"Arrogant": The ugly truth behind Storm v Eels Lomax War + Luai’s private Tigers confession

The build-up to the 2026 NRL season has exploded with a bitter feud. On the first episode of Code NRL, the team reveals why the Melbourne Storm were "arrogant" in their pursuit of Zac Lomax. 

Plus, Jerome Luai looked us "dead in the eyes" with a massive Wests Tigers promise, and we investigate the depth crisis threatening to derail South Sydney’s campaign before a ball is kicked.

The build-up to the 2026 NRL season has exploded with a bitter feud. On the first episode of Code NRL, the team reveals why the Melbourne Storm were "arrogant" in their pursuit of Zac Lomax.&nbsp;
Plus, Jerome Luai looked us "dead in the eyes" with a massive Wests Tigers promise, and we investigate the depth crisis threatening to derail South Sydney&rsquo;s campaign before a ball is kicked.

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When the biggest stories in Rugby League break, Mick Carayannis, Dave Riccio, and Brent Read are the first to know.

Brought to you by CODE Sports and The Daily Telegraph, Code NRL cuts through the noise to give you the truth. Expect heated debate, exclusive scoops, and the kind of analysis you can only get from the journalists living and breathing the game 24/7.

Unfiltered. Unrivalled. The NRL from every angle.
When the biggest stories in Rugby League break, Mick Carayannis, Dave Riccio,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Brent Read&nbsp;are the first to know.
Brought to you by&nbsp;CODE Sports&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Daily Telegraph, Code NRL cuts through the noise to give you the truth. Expect heated debate, exclusive scoops, and the kind of analysis you can only get from the journalists living and breathing the game 24/7.

Each week you&apos;ll hear from Daily Telegraph journalists Phil Rothfield, Mick Carayannis, Paul Kent, Dean Ritchie, David Riccio and Paul Crawley as they pull apart all the goings on in the NRL

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Every Thursday during the NRL season, you'll hear from Code Sports journalists Dave Riccio, Brent Read, Michael Carayannis, and Adam Mobbs as they pull apart the inside workings of the NRL....

Every Thursday during the NRL season, you'll hear from Code Sports journalists Dave Riccio, Brent Read, Michael Carayannis, and Adam Mobbs as they pull apart the inside workings of the NRL....

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Former NRL Star James Maloney sits down with Alex Pichaloff to discuss his pathway to the NRL

Former NRL Star James Maloney sits down with Alex Pichaloff to discuss his pathway to the NRL, his time in park footy and overseas in France, and the lessons he hopes to teach as he transitions into his coaching afterlife.

Former NRL Star James Maloney sits down with Alex Pichaloff to discuss his pathway to the NRL, his time in park footy and overseas in France, and the lessons he hopes to teach as he transitions into his coaching afterlife.

'Eyes up is the only way you can play': James Maloney on bush footy and rugby league pathways

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Some fans are furious after the NRL's State of Origin eligibility bombshell, with many saying the rule change will destroy the greatest rivalry in rugby league. The boys also break down whether the Broncos can still go back-to-back without Payne Haas, the NRL's finals hosting crackdown and what it means for Shark Park. Plus: can the Parramatta Eels make the top eight if Mitch Moses stays fit?

Some fans are furious after the NRL's State of Origin eligibility bombshell, with many saying the rule change will destroy the greatest rivalry in rugby league. The boys also break down whether the Broncos can still go back-to-back without Payne Haas, the NRL's finals hosting crackdown and what it means for Shark Park. Plus: can the Parramatta Eels make the top eight if Mitch Moses stays fit?

Fans: "It Will Destroy State of Origin"

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"It Could Break the Broncos" — Is Payne Haas Just the Beginning?

Payne Haas is leaving the Broncos for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in a bombshell move masterminded by Wayne Bennett. We break down the Bennett factor, the family explanation, what his manager Ahmed really said, and why the Maguire rumours don't stack up. Plus: Zac Lomax headed to court — will he play Round 1? The R360 10-year ban double standard explained. Should the NRL All Stars be scrapped or moved? And the young guns lighting up the pre-season trials.

Payne Haas is leaving the Broncos for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in a bombshell move masterminded by Wayne Bennett. We break down the Bennett factor, the family explanation, what his manager Ahmed really said, and why the Maguire rumours don't stack up. Plus: Zac Lomax headed to court &mdash; will he play Round 1? The R360 10-year ban double standard explained. Should the NRL All Stars be scrapped or moved? And the young guns lighting up the pre-season trials.

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"Arrogant": The ugly truth behind Storm v Eels Lomax War + Luai’s private Tigers confession

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