Canberra Raiders NRL News

Jock Madden is negotiating to leave Brisbane Broncos, seeking a new team for 2026, potentially Hull FC.

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Unlikely to remain at Red Hill, Brisbane Broncos playmaker Jock Madden has reportedly begun talks with another team to join them in 2026.

Previously told that he is free to leave if he finds a new home elsewhere, Madden's imminent departure comes as the Broncos look to free up some space in their salary cap after offering big-money contracts to the likes of Ben Hunt, Blake Mozer, Kotoni Staggs, Ezra Mam and Reece Walsh.

Previously linked with a move to the South Sydney Rabbitohs, and fielding interest from teams in the Super League competition, Madden has now begun talks with Hull FC. per All Out Rugby League.

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Melbourne Storm hope Ryan Papenhuyzen will return next week after recovering from a minor calf strain.

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The Melbourne Storm are hopeful that star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will only need another week on the sidelines as he recovers from a minor calf strain.

The number one, who has missed more times than he hasn't in recent seasons, was a late withdrawal from last week's Saturday afternoon victory over the Newcastle Knights with what was described as calf tightness.

In their team list announcement on Tuesday, the Storm wrote that the club medical staff were taking a 'cautious approach' to Papenhuyzen's return.

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Rocco Berry is out for six weeks with a shoulder injury; Kurt Capewell replaces him in the centres.

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The New Zealand Warriors have confirmed Rocco Berry will miss the next six weeks with a shoulder injury.

The outside back was unable to complete Sunday afternoon's match with the Wests Tigers, leaving the field after dislocating his shoulder.

The outside back has had a terrible run with injuries throughout his short NRL career to date, and was only in his second game back from a hamstring problem against the Tigers.

The Warriors have confirmed Kurt Capewell will move into the centres as he returns from Origin duty and a week of rest for this Sunday afternoon's road trip to play the Newcastle Knights.

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