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101+ million: the Fanatics.TV 2026 NRL season in numbers

Clubhouse Writers
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October 12, 2026

It's been one hell of a season at Fanatics.TV with our rugby league shows watched or listened 101,536,470 times this season. Here is what that looks like.

An aerial view of Sydney filled with copies of Accor Stadium, with the number 101,536,470 across the middle

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Rugby League
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September 21, 2026

Newcastle’s fairytale is real and wounded Penrith are there to be beaten

I’m not treating Newcastle’s run as a cute September story any longer. The Knights are tough, skilful and utterly convinced — and that makes them dangerous.

Newcastle’s fairytale is real — and wounded Penrith are there to be beaten
Rugby League
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September 20, 2026

Newcastle’s fearlessness has put Penrith on notice and made Holbrook coach of the year

I’ve changed my mind: Justin Holbrook should be coach of the year. Newcastle have gone from the wooden spoon to within 80 minutes of a grand final, and nobody can dismiss this run as a September fluke.

Newcastle’s fearlessness has put Penrith on notice — and made Holbrook coach of the year
Rugby League
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September 19, 2026

Cronulla must stop mistaking September appearances for Premiership progress

I’ve seen enough of Cronulla’s reliable September football to know where it ends: respectability without the trophy. The Roosters exposed that ceiling brutally, even if their own premiership credentials remain far from convincing.

Cronulla must stop mistaking September appearances for premiership progress
Football
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September 18, 2026

Patience only works when there is a plan

I don’t judge a table before eight to 10 games, but I judge direction immediately. Right now, some famous clubs have excuses and no direction.

Patience only works when there is a plan
Rugby League
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September 18, 2026

The Tigers sold a revolution and delivered another wreck

I’m sick of clubs selling hope while rewarding failure. The Tigers are the worst offenders, but September is about to expose a few more frauds.

The Tigers sold a revolution and delivered another wreck
Rugby League
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September 18, 2026

The HIA loophole has become a finals integrity test the NRL cannot duck

I’m not declaring the Warriors guilty of anything, but those HIA numbers demand more than a raised eyebrow. At the business end of the season, a free interchange can change everything.

The HIA loophole has become a finals integrity test the NRL cannot duck
Rugby League
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September 18, 2026

Nathan Cleary will stay and the Penrith Panthers will retain the nucleus of their side

I don’t believe Penrith are about to be stripped bare, although they certainly haven’t secured everybody yet.

Rugby league thrives when it backs its people — and thinks bigger
Rugby League
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September 17, 2026

Enforce the rules or admit the clubs are running rugby league

I’m sick of rugby league bending its rules to protect the spectacle. Once officials start managing outcomes instead of policing infringements, the clubs own them.

Enforce the rules or admit the clubs are running rugby league
Rugby League
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September 17, 2026

The Tigers hid from the truth while Newcastle and Manly built for tomorrow

I’ll take an honest rebuild over a polished excuse every day of the week. Newcastle have shown what conviction can achieve; the Tigers have shown what happens when a club ducks the hard conversation.

The Tigers hid from the truth while Newcastle and Manly built for tomorrow
Rugby League
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September 16, 2026

Rugby league is handing over the keys while the clubs hide under the table

I don’t fear strong leadership. I fear weak people handing one man unchecked power, then pretending they have built good government.

Rugby league is handing over the keys while the clubs hide under the table