From a wheelchair to the MCG: Watson’s Origin journey
Twelve months ago, Connor Watson was pondering the end of his rugby league career - now he's ready to debut in State of Origin, wherever he is asked to play.
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Souths hint at cooking up some more Mamouzelos minutes
Ben Hornby has identified Peter Mamouzelos as the man who should replace Damien Cook for South Sydney, hinting more minutes may be coming for the hooker.
Door ajar for Wallabies star to join Titans early
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt isn't ruling out Rugby Australia allowing NRL-bound playmaker Carter Gordon to join the Gold Coast Titans this year.
‘Took a toll’: Murray details drain of Souths drama
His mind and body broken by South Sydney's in-fighting, Cameron Murray hopes a six-week lay-off can help him save the Rabbitohs and NSW's State of Origin hopes.
Dockers forward Treacy laughs off goalkicking blooper
Fremantle have copped heavy criticism following their big flop against the Bulldogs, but forward Josh Treacy says they will come out firing against Gold Coast.
Titans lose Fifita to flu ahead of Warriors clash
Gold Coast's hopes of climbing off the bottom of the NRL with a win over the Warriors have suffered a setback with speedster Jojo Fifita out with the flu.
Youngster gets Maroons call-up minutes after thrashing
Queensland Maroons coach Tahnee Norris is excited for a big home crowd as her side chases a Women's State of Origin series win despite losing players to injury.
Storm hang on to pip Dolphins, Pangai on report
Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes starred and Dolphins new recruit Tevita Pangai Junior created fireworks in the Storm's thrilling 30-24 NRL win.
Blues belt Cats by 63 points as Hawkins on crutches
Carlton have asserted themselves at the MCG, easily beating Geelong as Cats star Tom Hawkins suffered a foot injury.
Bellamy’s stunning Storm reveal on Papenhuyzen return
Melboune coach Craig Bellamy says he considered picking Ryan Papenhuyzen in the Queensland Cup this week before his return in the 30-24 win over the Dolphins.
Pangai’s strong Dolphins display ‘scary’ for NRL rivals
Tevita Pangai Junior received a fine for a late hit, but his explosive return to the NRL with the Dolphins won praise from both his coach and prop Josh Kerr.
Greatest comeback awaits Souths after 2023 capitulation
South Sydney made unwanted history in 2023 by falling from first on the ladder to out of the finals and they're now eyeing off a chance to flip the script.
Paris means family as diver Rousseau prepares for Games
Cassiel Rousseau, confirmed in the nine-member Australian Olympic diving team, has special family reason to look forward to competing in Paris.
New Dolphins signing Tevita Pangai targets Storm clash
Dolphins forward Tevita Pangai Jnr is on track to make his much-awaited return to the NRL after a 10-month absence from the top grade.
Like a car crash: Petracca opens up on horror injuries
Star Demons midfielder Christian Petracca says he struggles to watch football at the moment due to the traumatic nature of the injuries he suffered last week.
Returning Mitchell eager to make peace with Leniu
Latrell Mitchell says he wants to patch things up with new NSW teammate Spencer Leniu after some pointed criticism following the Las Vegas racism scandal.
Eels back-rower fights for reduced dangerous-throw ban
Parramatta's Kelma Tuilagi has opted to try to reduce a dangerous-throw charge down to two matches, risking a five-game ban if he is unsuccessful.
Dom Young fit as Roosters avoid backline crisis
Dom Young has got through an early-week training session, meaning the Sydney Roosters won't have to draw from outside their NRL squad.
Manly eye debutants with 14 men out against Rabbitohs
Anthony Seibold is facing the prospect of handing out multiple NRL debuts as Manly deal with the possibility of being without 14 players against South Sydney.
Joe Burns achieves rare feat with century for Italy
Former Australian Test batter Joe Burns has become only the sixth player in history to hit centuries for two different nations, after making 108 for Italy.
Dockers wingman Sharp has old Suns mates in his sights
Fremantle wingman Jeremy Sharp says he's looking forward to confronting his former team in Sunday's clash with Gold Coast at Optus Stadium.
Power’s Dixon rubbed out for three, Butters also banned
Charlie Dixon has copped a three-match suspension for his big bump while playing in the SANFL, while Zak Butters' Brownlow Medal hopes appear over.
Hynes a ‘scapegoat’ for Blues’ Origin I failure: Moses
Mitchell Moses says Nicho Hynes became a media "scapegoat" as he replaces the Cronulla playmaker in the NSW halfback jersey.
Butters cleared at AFL Tribunal, Dixon to fight charge
Zak Butters has overturned his one-match ban at the AFL Tribunal, while Port teammate Charlie Dixon will contest his three-match ban at the SANFL Tribunal.
NRL’s Dolphins lock in key man Jeremy Marshall-King
Jeremy Marshall-King's star is continuing to rise at the Dolphins, with the hooker now tied to the NRL club through 2028.
Emotions of debut disappointment fuel Edwards
Dylan Edwards rarely gets emotional but says he let his guard down after having his State of Origin debut snatched away from him.
NSW unchanged for women’s Origin decider
Kylie Hilder has stuck solid with the team that lost game two as NSW prepare to head to Townsville with the women's State of Origin series on the line.
NSW vow to not change their targeting of Reece Walsh
Liam Martin has declared NSW will again target Reece Walsh in State of Origin II, unfazed by Queensland's insinuations that they illegally went after the No.1.
Anzac Day clash put Lions’ Andrews on path to AFL
Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews says going to the 2013 Anzac Day blockbuster at the MCG had a big impact and helped him realise he wanted an AFL career.
Walsh forgives Suaalii, vows he won’t be gun shy at MCG
Queensland fullback Reece Walsh won't change the way he plays against NSW on return from concussion and has smoked the peace pipe with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
Lofty goal for Olympic gymnasts despite loss of star
With a record 13 Australian gymnasts competing at the Paris Olympics, the women's artistic team are aiming to make their first final in 16 years.