Rugby League News

Moses Leota's future is uncertain as four clubs, including Raiders and Roosters, vie for his signature.

Fox League

The manager of Moses Leota has named the four clubs that are in the lead to secure the signature of the star Penrith Panthers front-rower as he faces an uncertain future.

Granted permission by the Panthers to test the open market and explore his options last month, Leota ultimately opted against signing elsewhere - for now - but will be back on the market on November 1 as he remains unsigned for 2028.

While Penrith have put contract talks on hold as they work through managing their salary cap, it has been revealed that the Canberra Raiders, Gold Coast Titans, Parramatta Eels and Sydney Roosters are leading the chase for his signature.

"It's a tough situation for Penrith because they have so many players in demand and Moses understands that," Leota's manager Gavin Orr told Wide World of Sports.

"We reported to them the interest from at least six clubs with the Raiders, Eels, Titans and Roosters leading the way, but we have to wait until they see what Cleary and Yeo are doing and how much money they have in the cap.

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Warriors' Te Maire Martin is injured; Panthers' Jack Cogger misses match for child's birth in crucial top-four clash.

LeagueNews.co

The New Zealand Warriors and Penrith Panthers have been compelled to make significant late changes ahead of their crucial top-four matchup in Auckland this Friday night.

Te Maire Martin of the Warriors will not be participating due to a hamstring injury he unfortunately sustained during training earlier this week.

Meanwhile, Jack Cogger from Penrith is staying in Australia as he prepares for the birth of his child, leaving him unavailable for the match.

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Luke Bateman overcame gambling addiction and suicidal thoughts, moving from NRL player to passionate author and social media personality.

The Sydney Morning Herald

When Luke Bateman was at rock bottom, he was the picture of masculinity: a professional NRL player with a beautiful girlfriend. But Bateman was also battling a gambling addiction that left him in deep debt and self-hatred that saw him cheat on his partner.

Things got so bad he considered suicide.

"I was in the most privileged position in society, living my dream, and I tried to take my own life," Bateman says. "How does that happen?"

Six years later, having left the NRL, undertaken rehab and moved to a farm in remote Queensland, Bateman is starting to find the answers. Today, the 31-year-old is best known for his social media presence on #BookTok, where he enthusiastically shares his passion for reading and writing.

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Raiders host undefeated Broncos, who are on a five-game winning streak, showcasing strong depth and attacking prowess.

NRL.com

A blockbuster clash awaits in Canberra as the Raiders host the undefeated Broncos.

Brisbane is sitting on top of the ladder after opening their 2026 campaign with five consecutive wins.

The Broncos were dominant again in Magic Round, beating the Bulldogs 34-4. Their depth, experience and ability to strike through multiple attacking weapons continues to separate them from the rest of the field.

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