Raiders' CEO criticizes NRL for favoring Broncos with advantageous 2026 premiership schedule.
Canberra Raiders' CEO Don Furner has openly criticized the NRL regarding the 2026 premiership schedule, claiming that the league is favoring the Brisbane Broncos by creating a fixture that provides them with a distinct advantage.
Furner's comments followed the NRL's announcement of the 2026 fixture list, which reveals that the reigning champions will play an impressive 14 games at Suncorp Stadium, even being designated as the 'away team' during Magic Round.
He described this situation as a "dream draw" for the Broncos and contended that the league routinely offers them scheduling benefits.