Bronson Xerri has thrown his toys out of the cot after being dropped to reserve grade by Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo. But did a breakfast with general manager Gus Gould smooth everything over?

And who’s more under the pump this week – the Sea Eagles or the Broncos? After shockingly poor performances last weekend will we see them turn things around?

This week, Herald league reporter Christian Nicolussi joins national sports editor Neil Breen to break down the latest NRL news with host, Channel Nine’s Zac Bailey.

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The Zac Lomax circus continued this week as he inked a deal with Rugby Australia, joining the Western Force for two years. Lomax's comments about his dream of “one day representing the Wallabies on a truly international stage” left International Rugby League chairman Troy Grant less than impressed, saying “Don’t let the door hit you on the ass on the way out”.

So will Lomax have what it takes to play in the Rugby World Cup for the Wallabies? Or could we see him back in the NRL?

Plus, as Alex Johnston is poised to break rugby league’s try-scoring record on Friday night will we see fans storm the field to celebrate?

This week, Herald sports reporter, Christian Nicolussi joins national sports editor, Neil Breen to dissect the latest news in league with host Zac Bailey from Nine News.

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The NRL season for 2026 kicked off under dazzling lights in Las Vegas - blinding some, but not our league experts.

Here, we put players, coaches and clubs under the blowtorch for the remainder of round one. Will DCE be under the pump? Will Shane Flanagan’s honesty cost his team? And what of Zac Lomax? There was a lot more to the story as it unravelled daily.

This week our national sports editor Neil Breen shares his predictions for the season with host Zac Bailey from Nine News. One of Breenie’s predictions floored Zac.

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