Copyright 2026 Nine Entertainment Co. Pty LimitedThe top News headlines from The Age. For all the news, visit https://www.theage.com.au/https://www.theage.com.au/rss/sport/nrl.xmlhttps://www.theage.com.au/icons/rss/theage.pngen-AUFri, 06 Mar 2026 17:21:23 +1100https://www.theage.com.au/rss/sport/nrl.xmlFri, 06 Mar 2026 17:21:23 +1100Sport / NRLDominic BrockIt’s the first Friday night football of the 2026 season, with the star-studded Roosters in action in Auckland before defending premiers the Broncos host powerhouses Penrith.d8f5ff6b-d455-47a2-975a-31794331201ehttps://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-2026-live-updates-dce-s-roosters-face-warriors-panthers-take-on-brisbane-20260304-p5o7gh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlFri, 06 Mar 2026 17:20:19 +1100Sport / NRLRoy MastersA football season is a test of whether the forces that bond a club together can withstand the forces seeking to pull it apart. Coaching is usually the easy part.f8eb7937-f1d5-4a02-9c06-f48cfefee7e7https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/it-takes-a-special-person-to-be-an-nrl-coach-so-why-do-they-do-it-20260305-p5o7y5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlFri, 06 Mar 2026 15:48:00 +1100Sport / NRLChristian NicolussiJosh Hannay will think of three men just before he takes charge of his first official game as an NRL head coach on Saturday.0b269ff7-93ae-487d-a77a-0abadc1e24d1https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/how-the-advice-from-three-wonderful-teachers-shaped-the-nrl-s-latest-head-coach-20260305-p5o7ui.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlFri, 06 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +1100Sport / NRLNational sports editor Neil Breen and 40/20 podcast host Zac Bailey from Nine News discuss the Zac Lomax affair, the explosive texts, blindsides, and 'bully boy' tactics.3257c97c-75b2-4090-9f93-d278aec1091bhttps://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/zac-lomax-affair-uncensored-has-he-played-his-last-match-in-the-nrl-20260305-p5o7s6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlFri, 06 Mar 2026 13:49:14 +1100Sport / NRLCronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says the Sharks can find "strength" in having so many players off contract in 2026.36acc557-30fe-4c42-970d-374b600024f2https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/coach-opens-up-on-sharks-off-contract-20260306-p5o86k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlFri, 06 Mar 2026 13:15:37 +1100Sport / NRLAdrian ProszenkoThe only thing more surprising that Parramatta’s opening-round capitulation to the Storm last year was that the Eels would allow it to happen again.6b10be71-5aef-46eb-9c3c-5dbffede49a1https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/lazy-defence-panic-calls-pushed-passes-ugly-eels-opener-had-it-all-20260306-p5o81p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlFri, 06 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +1100Sport / NRLAdrian ProszenkoCooper Cronk came to the Roosters at the end of his career and won two premierships in two years. Daly Cherry-Evans knows fans want the same from him.1386b297-4898-4ce1-b55c-dcb85c7d2b83https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/i-d-love-to-do-a-cronk-dce-knows-exactly-what-s-expected-of-him-at-roosters-20260305-p5o7o1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlFri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +1100Sport / NRLDan WalshFor the first time in five years, Penrith blinked when a tight contest was there to be won in last year’s preliminary final against Brisbane.c120846c-6eb4-4ce1-a43e-3e297a31b67fhttps://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/the-season-defining-moments-that-have-haunted-penrith-all-summer-20260305-p5o7o5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlFri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +1100Sport / NRLCooper Clarke explains how he trimmed down from 145kg to 120kg ahead of his NRL debut with the Storm.3394d65e-e8ef-4a2c-89cf-3247af89592ehttps://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/storm-debutant-details-huge-weight-loss-20260305-p5o808.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlThu, 05 Mar 2026 23:11:42 +1100Sport / NRLMelbourne fullback Sua Faalogo speaks to Nine after his side's round one win over Parramatta.3cd175c5-8fbe-400b-8be7-e31c30009a97https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/slaters-influence-on-storm-youngster-20260305-p5o807.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlThu, 05 Mar 2026 23:06:37 +1100Sport / NRLMelbourne Storm take on the Parramatta Eels in Round 1 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at AAMI Park, Melbourne.aedbb0eb-c5f1-46de-87d1-9041b096a69dhttps://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-highlights-storm-v-eels-round-1-20260305-p5o802.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlThu, 05 Mar 2026 22:38:08 +1100Sport / NRLEels winger Bailey Simonsson is sin binned for a professional foul against the Storm.147259e8-7d03-4b21-a960-b3baff7ac33bhttps://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/simonsson-binned-for-professional-foul-20260305-p5o7zx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlThu, 05 Mar 2026 21:49:10 +1100Sport / NRLStorm captain Harry Grant limps off the field in round one with a leg injury.dee53d39-3e13-4a7e-9296-6a131b257e4ehttps://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/storm-captain-limps-off-injured-20260305-p5o7zv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlThu, 05 Mar 2026 21:46:07 +1100Sport / NRLStorm halfback Jahrome Hughes puts back-rower Joe Chan through a gaping hole to extend his side's lead.1f054d4e-70e1-4059-a15b-a834b36b8a2ahttps://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/hughes-puts-it-on-a-platter-20260305-p5o7zt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlThu, 05 Mar 2026 21:24:28 +1100Sport / NRLLos Angeles Rams players touch down in Melbourne and speak to Nine's Danika Mason about two Storm guns.955a88b0-72b8-4d80-84d8-a894873c1e67https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/storm-stars-in-nfl-sights-20260305-p5o7zr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlThu, 05 Mar 2026 21:14:42 +1100Sport / NRLNick WrightAs Reece Walsh slammed suggestions Payne Haas’ defection would derail Brisbane’s hopes, the latter has set about influencing the trio aiming to replace him.175551e9-b206-4062-a73d-bbf79cbeb45ehttps://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/make-it-count-why-haas-defection-won-t-derail-broncos-this-year-or-next-year-20260304-p5o7bx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlThu, 05 Mar 2026 21:11:37 +1100Sport / NRLHarry Grant is penalised for starting a melee between the Storm and Eels.bbeea119-716f-4a5f-bf0d-6e24e320d29ahttps://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/grant-penalised-as-tensions-spill-over-20260305-p5o7zo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlThu, 05 Mar 2026 20:59:07 +1100Sport / NRLBrian Kelly's knock-on stands after the Eels are unsuccessful with a captain's challenge.0b8b028f-3fb6-4b67-83f8-4c9c622e0812https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/joey-stunned-by-captains-challenge-call-20260305-p5o7zl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlThu, 05 Mar 2026 20:57:57 +1100Sport / NRLStorm captain Harry Grant darts out of hooker and races past some tired Eels defenders to score.87cb1f9d-95f1-4295-ab37-b775602812a1https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/grant-scores-stunning-solo-try-20260305-p5o7zh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlThu, 05 Mar 2026 20:30:30 +1100Sport / NRLSean Russell scores in the corner early in Parramatta's round one game against the Storm.2e31a69c-e9bf-4082-9aec-8d904f4b6fa4https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/eels-score-with-a-man-down-20260305-p5o7zf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlThu, 05 Mar 2026 20:29:26 +1100