"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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NRL Round 2: $5k Fine for AJ! Trbojevic One Hit From Retirement & Benji’s Brutal "There’s The Door"

Alex Johnston is two tries from breaking the NRL try-scoring record — and the NRL is threatening $5,500 fines for any fan who storms the field. Jake Trbojevic is back after three concussions in 2025 knowing one more could end his career. And Benji Marshall told his Tigers squad "there's the door" if they don't meet his standards — now Round 2 is the first test. Plus Melbourne Storm's roster overhaul post-Lomax and who Readie reckons should fill their two spots.

Alex Johnston is two tries from breaking the NRL try-scoring record &mdash; and the NRL is threatening $5,500 fines for any fan who storms the field. Jake Trbojevic is back after three concussions in 2025 knowing one more could end his career. And Benji Marshall told his Tigers squad "there's the door" if they don't meet his standards &mdash; now Round 2 is the first test. Plus Melbourne Storm's roster overhaul post-Lomax and who Readie reckons should fill their two spots.

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Lomax Code Switch, Walsh Stinker & DCE Nightmare Debut

Zac Lomax ends the saga with a code switch to the Western Force, the Broncos suffer their worst performance under Maguire in a 26-0 belting by Penrith, and DCE's Roosters debut ends in a 42-18 horror loss in Auckland. NRL Round 1 2026 review — the Titans' 50-10 embarrassment, Manly's golden point collapse, Alex Johnston chasing Ken Irvine's all-time try record, and the game of the round: Penrith vs Cronulla at Bathurst.

Zac Lomax ends the saga with a code switch to the Western Force, the Broncos suffer their worst performance under Maguire in a 26-0 belting by Penrith, and DCE's Roosters debut ends in a 42-18 horror loss in Auckland. NRL Round 1 2026 review &mdash; the Titans' 50-10 embarrassment, Manly's golden point collapse, Alex Johnston chasing Ken Irvine's all-time try record, and the game of the round: Penrith vs Cronulla at Bathurst.

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/341d14a2-06b1-4ead-8c70-b408006bc320/transcript

Are the NRL Are Coming for Parramatta? The Lomax Salary Cap Pressure Revealed

Zac Lomax, Parramatta and a salary cap bombshell. Are the NRL pressuring the Eels with a cap penalty to force them into letting Lomax play?

Zac Lomax, Parramatta and a salary cap bombshell. Are the NRL pressuring the Eels with a cap penalty to force them into letting Lomax play?

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

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