NRL

Melbourne's Eliesa Katoa won't play in 2026, with the Storm announcing the Tongan star has been ruled out after brain surgery following multiple head knocks.

The Penrith Panthers have emerged as one of several big losers after the 2026 NRL season schedule was released.

Melbourne will have home-ground advantage when they face premiers Brisbane in a grand-final rematch in round three, while a new team misses Magic Round in 2026.

Family and friends are receiving support as they deal with the shock loss of the much-loved schoolboy champion.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: He will go down as one of the NRL’s greats, but the four-time premiership winner continues to flounder at the highest levels of competition.

There were intense scenes in the last game of the series and noisy fans eventually turned on their own.

It’s been nearly eight months since his bombshell announcement, but we finally know where Daly Cherry-Evans will play next year.

Fans will have to wait a little longer to see more debutants for the Kangaroos after Kevin Walters revealed his squad for the final Ashes Test.

The 25-year-old was rushed into ICU and underwent surgery after three nasty head knocks.

The ex-Dragons and NSW forward allegedly accessed another man’s account and transferred the funds to himself.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Cameron Munster laughed it off, but the ease with which the pitch invader managed to weasel his way onto the ground during the national anthem should serve as a serious wake-up call.

The NRL world is rallying around the Storm star after the disturbing scenes during yesterday’s Pacific Cup match.

Cameron Munster was totally unbothered by the antagonist, admitting he thought he was ‘Kevvie’s cousin or something’.

‘Your support and love will always be appreciated.’

The 27-year-old had a year to run on his contract but has suddenly cut ties with the club.