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 The NRL Telstra Premiership Ladder after Round 2 (2026 season) shows a strong start for several teams, with the top six all on 4 points but separated by points difference. The Melbourne Storm lead convincingly with an impressive defensive record and big wins, while the New Zealand Warriors and Penrith Panthers also remain unbeaten. Teams with a bye (like Wests Tigers and Bulldogs) sit high despite playing fewer games. Lower down, several sides are still searching for their first win or consistency. Here's the current standings (sourced from official NRL and reliable updates as of mid-March 2026):

  South Sydney Rabbitohs legend Alex Johnston has etched his name into rugby league immortality. In a packed Allianz Stadium showdown against the Sydney Roosters, the 31-year-old winger broke the all-time NRL try-scoring record — a mark that had stood for over five decades. Johnston entered the game needing just one try to equal Ken Irvine's long-standing record of 212. He got there in the first half with a sharp finish off a Latrell Mitchell flick pass. Then, just one minute into the second half, he exploded down the left edge for a brilliant coast-to-coast runaway try — his 213th in the NRL — surpassing Irvine and claiming the crown as the greatest try-scorer in Australian rugby league history. The scenes were electric. Fans ignored warnings and stormed the field in wild celebration, swarming Johnston and his teammates in a sea of red and green. Even reports suggest the Australian PM joined the chaos on the pitch. The game paused amid the joy, a fitting tribute to one of the game...

Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds was forced off late in their recent loss to the Eels after a heavy direct hit to the ribs — the classic mechanism for one of the most painful injuries in rugby league. Rib issues hurt like hell because every breath and twist aggravates them. Players often call it sharp, stabbing pain that's tough to shake. The good news? Scans showed no fracture — just cleared of any break. That makes it mainly a pain management case rather than needing full bone healing time. Without a fracture, it's often about controlling the pain and protecting the area. Many players bounce back fast with: Pain meds Injections if needed Extra padding or taping Reynolds is hoping to push through with padding and pain relief, and he's set to resume contact training ahead of the big clash with Melbourne. Players in similar spots frequently return the next week, though pain can sometimes force 1–2 games off, and there's always a higher risk of making it worse. If it had bee...

There were plenty of eyebrows raised when the Knights picked $13m man Dylan Brown at halfback for their season opener, but the way the game is evolving is proof it can work. Any time that you come up against a team that present Dylan Brown, Fletcher Sharpe and Kalyn Ponga as your seven, six and one, you’ve got to be on your toes and it’s a very exciting prospect.

  The Brisbane Broncos have received a significant pre-season boost as emerging talent Ezra Mam is reportedly set to commit to the Red Hill club with a long-term contract. According to The Courier Mail, Mam is expected to sign a deal extending until at least the end of 2025, joining the ranks of high-profile Broncos securing their future with similar long-term contracts, including Payne Haas, Pat Carrigan, Reece Walsh, and Selwyn Cobbo, as the club strives to transform from 2020 wooden spooners to premiers in 2024.  The official announcement of Mam's extension is anticipated before the Broncos' season opener against the Roosters in Las Vegas. While Mam's retention is a success for Brisbane, attention now turns to retaining fullback Reece Walsh beyond 2025, as he becomes a potential free agent at the end of the 2024 season.  Mam's standout performance in the 2023 grand final, marked by a dazzling second-half hat-trick against the Panthers, solidified his status as one...

  Anticipated lineup and updates for the Wests Tigers: Starting Lineup: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Brent Naden 3. Asu Kepaoa 4. Justin Olam 5. Junior Tupou 6. Jayden Sullivan 7. Aidan Sezer 8. David Klemmer 9. Api Koroisau 10. Stefano Utoikamanu 11. John Bateman 12. Isaiah Papali’i 13. Fonua Pole Bench: 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Justin Matamua 16. Alex Twal 17. Samuela Fainu Team News: Under the guidance of incoming coach Benji Marshall, Wests Tigers showcase a revamped halves combination with Jayden Sullivan and Aidan Sezer, while Latu Fainu waits in the wings. David Nofoaluma's troubled pre-season led to a mutual agreement departure, paving the way for Brent Naden to secure the wing spot. Star center Justin Olam joins from the Storm, becoming a crucial element in Benji's backline. Samuela Fainu eyes a spot on the bench, and promising talents Justin Matamua and Fonua Pole are poised for permanent roles at Concord.