The Brisbane Broncos secured a new partnership with Carina Leagues Club. The contract extends to 2029. Club CEO Kevin Walters dismissed claims about player or coach dissatisfaction. He labelled the concerns baseless while speaking about a rough beginning to the season. Media reports suggested the club needed to take stock before 2026. On the field , the Broncos Women dropped their second game to Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Women. The outcome was reported by ABC News. The men's and women's teams now face calls to recover after two losses.