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March 6, 2026

Lomax Circus Spins On, Storm vs Eels Spice and Flanno Rules Out A Comp & PNG Dreams

James Hooper fronts the latest episode of Rugby League Insider on Fanatics TV with Matty Vautin and resident numbers guru Brandon Savage joining him for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest talking points heading into the new NRL season.

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March 6, 2026

Chimes Joins Warren Livingstone To Talk Trade Windows, Lomax & Matterson + Bennett's future

Warren Livingstone is joined by Steve “Chimes” Gillis filling in for Kent Paul to unpack the ongoing Lomax drama and preview a blockbuster Round 1.

Rugby League
March 6, 2026

“You Either Do the Job or You Don’t”: Shane Richardson on Tigers, Souths and the State of the Game

Chimes sits down with veteran rugby league administrator Shane Richardson for a look at his four decades in the game. Richardson pulls few punches as he reflects on his time at Cronulla, Penrith, South Sydney and, most recently, Wests Tigers.​

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March 5, 2026

Penrith Out To Avenge Prelim Loss, Slow Start In '25 Ahead Of Round 1 Rematch At Suncorp

Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards says the Panthers are in a better position ahead of the 2026 NRL season stating the side has learnt from the slow start and inability to close out games that derailed their bid for a fifth consecutive premiership in 2025.

March 5, 2026

Andrew Webster: Warriors Ready To Rock Despite Barnett Departure, Taine Tuapiki Extends Until '28

New Zealand Warriors coach Andrew Webster says his side is 'ready to rock' as he brushed off any concerns around losing more Australian players as they prepare for a first round match at their Mt Smart base.

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March 5, 2026

Shenae Ciesiolka Joins Dragons NRLW Squad On 4 Year Deal

The Dragons have announced the signing of 28 year-old Shenae Ciesiolka to its NRLW side on a four year deal effective immediately.

March 5, 2026

2GB Bolsters NRL Coverage With Trio Of League Personalities

Under the watchful eye of new owner Arthur Laundy, 2GB has secured the services of Cooper Johns, Andrew Webster and Darryl 'The Big Mann' Brohman as part of a new Rugby League strategy for the 2026 season.

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March 5, 2026

Zac Lomax's Manager Joins Kenty Blitz For A Tell All

With Paul Kent sidelined while recovering from an intensive round of chemotherapy, Kenty Blitz pressed on under the stewardship of Warren Livingstone and Steve “Chimes” Gillis - and it didn’t miss a beat.

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March 5, 2026

Bulldogs Paint Vegas Blue While Broncos Eye History

Rugby League Insider’s second episode marked the on-air debut of Darcie McDonald, the Bulldogs’ media manager, fresh from a Las Vegas trip she won’t soon forget. She joins as co-host for the season, bringing energy and first-hand access to the stories behind the headlines.

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March 4, 2026

Hoops Reveals Details Of Phone Calls That Sunk Lomax's Storm Bid

James Hooper has revealed fascinating details of two phone calls between Parramatta's Ryan Matterson and Melbourne Storm Coach Craig Bellamy that ultimately decided the fate of want-to-be Storm Recruit Lomax.