2026 NRL General Discussion Thread

[The Strapper]

Kepaoa has been suspended for six matches for using a homophobic slur in a NSW Cup game against the Dragons.

Disappointing, especially from a player who is struggling to crack it despite being signed by four different clubs.

What did he say?

 

[Big Pete]

Kepaoa was sent off during last Friday night’s NSW Cup clash against St George Illawarra after he called a Dragons’ rival a “f---ing f----t”.

Newcastle player given six-week ban for homophobic slur

Asu Kepaoa has apologised for his actions after being banned for using a homophobic slur against an opponent in the NSW Cup.

www.smh.com.au

That will do it.

 

[Brocko]

 

[Fernando]

The ARL Commission is set to seal a stunning $5.3 billion TV rights deal in a broadcast bonanza that will see the NRL trump the AFL’s existing contract by almost $1 billion.

The deal is worth around $750 million annually, but could grow to almost $800m per season with the addition of a 20th franchise, a 10th game per round, and Kiwi TV investment.

The ARL Commission is putting the finishing touches on the deal with a formal announcement expected in the coming days, if not early next week.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-to-seal-record-sevenyear-53-billion-broadcast-rights-deal/news-story/09845639667b2c4ee332326afca68ec4

 

[ningnangnong]

We shouldn't be adding more teams just to bump up the TV deal.

It should be because the game needs it, which it doesn't.

 

[Renegade]

A second NZ team is ace. Let's gooooooooo

 

[Sproj]

Aside from PNG though, credit where its due - Redcliffe, Perth and NZ2 are good choices.