‘Run any time’: Walsh backed to rediscover Broncos form
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has not been at his brilliant best but coach Michael Maguire has seen positive signs that situation is set to change.
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Strong club form key to Strange staying in blue
Ethan Strange is set to back up from a starring performance for NSW in the State of Origin opener when he plays for Canberra against North Queensland.
Fight to slay MND ‘beast’ goes on after Daniher’s death
The death of AFL great Neale Daniher from motor neurone disease and NRL player Jai Arrow's diagnosis have thrust the cruel condition back into the spotlight.
Brailey broken in Sharks’ spirited win over Sea Eagles
Cronulla have inflicted just a second defeat on Manly since Kieran Foran took over as Sea Eagles coach to revive their NRL fortunes.
Burton challenged as Bulldogs resist Crichton rest
Matt Burton played his best game of the year in Canterbury's win over Melbourne and Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo wants him to go up another gear.
Eels reveal Moses injury outlook ahead of Origin II
Parramatta have laid Mitchell Moses's injury outlook bare as the star playmaker battles to get fit for game two of the State of Origin series.
Storm hopeful star Origin duo back up against Roosters
Melbourne need Cameron Munster and Harry Grant on deck after Origin to match the might of the Sydney Roosters, who also have a swag of rep players backing up.
‘It is crazy’: Skippers call for Origin date change
Women's State of Origin would be a better product for fans and players if it was played during the NRLW competition insist the Queensland and NSW captains.
Bluewash: NSW claim historic women’s Origin clean sweep
NSW have beaten Queensland 12-4 in the final match of the women's State of Origin series to make history with lock Olivia Kernick starring on the Gold Coast.
‘No apology’: NRL backs referee Klein’s send-off call
The NRL has supported Ashley Klein's controversial and game-changing decision to send off Kalyn Ponga, saying the Origin whistleblower got the call right.
‘Always a blessing’: Haas boosts Broncos and NSW
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has a first-up agenda of reviving Brisbane's season in a key area as he also puts himself in the frame for a return to to the NSW side.
‘I plan to be back’: Jensen rises from lung blood clots
Brisbane prop Corey Jensen has described the "whirlwind" episode that led to him spending nine days in hospital with blood clots in his lung.
Manly holding no grudges towards ‘great guy’ Ponga
Kalyn Ponga's shoulder charge will sideline recent NSW debutant Tolu Koula for two games, but Manly interim coach Kieran Foran is holding no grudges.
Cleary doesn’t care if masterclass silences doubters
For so long under fire over his record in big State of Origin moments, NSW halfback Nathan Cleary had his fingerprints all over a gripping game-one comeback.
Maroons to embrace history in bid to create their own
Queensland must become the first team to come from 1-0 down in consecutive series to retain the State of Origin shield, but it is history that will drive them.
There’ll be a spot for Moses in game two: Daley
Mitch Moses missed the State of Origin series opener through injury but there'll be a spot for him on the NSW teamsheet for game two, says coach Laurie Daley.
Pretty heartbreaking: Ponga’s pain at Maroons’ collapse
Kalyn Ponga has avoided a ban for the send off that shaped State of Origin I, but the Queensland fullback says he feels responsible for the Maroons' loss.
Cleary, Tedesco fire NSW to classic Origin comeback win
Superstars Nathan Cleary and James Tedesco and rookie Ethan Strange have piloted NSW to a thrilling, series-opening 22-20 State of Origin win over Queensland.
New talent outweighs old habits in Blues triumph
NSW's debutants Ethan Strange, Casey McLean and Blayke Brailey have all starred in a comeback win for the ages that clinched the State of Origin series opener.
Walker lives up to Langer hype in debut heartbreaker
Queensland have lost the State of Origin series opener in controversial circumstances, but discovered a star in debutant No.7 Sam Walker.
Ponga dodges ban for send-off that shook Origin
Kalyn Ponga won't be suspended for the shoulder charge on Tolu Koula that led to fullback being sent off and ultimately cost Queensland the Origin opener.
Destiny in Maroons’ hands as NSW eye historic whitewash
Queensland debutant fullback Destiny Mino-Sinapati has made an inspiring rise from injury as the Maroons aim to deny NSW a historic State of Origin whitewash.
‘The crap they carry on with’: Gallen’s Origin rocket
Paul Gallen has lit the fuse for an explosive State of Origin series, declaring Queenslanders full of self-importance and saying he can't wait for a NSW win.
Slater ‘pleasantly surprised’ by Origin rookie Walker
Nine days in State of Origin camp have enhanced Billy Slater's opinion of rookie Queensland halfback Sam Walker.
‘Kidding ourselves’: Daley won’t cop Cleary Origin talk
Nathan Cleary is tasked with getting NSW off to a flying start in State of Origin on Wednesday, but Laurie Daley isn't putting any pressure on the Blues 'No.7.
Rugby League World Cup gets major government boost
The federal government is showing its support for women's rugby league and the 2026 World Cup, tipping more than $12 million into the three-pronged tournament.
Reds looking to launch into Super finals with a bang
Queensland's Carter Gordon feels the Reds' best rugby is ahead of them and is hopeful his team hits top form with the Super Rugby Pacific finals looming.
Broncos big guns back as Sharks lose key playmaker
Manly have received a massive boost against Cronulla with forward Ben Trbojevic cleared to play after an HIA was reclassified by the NRL.
‘Bit more fire’: Ivan Cleary on Penrith star’s NSW snub
Penrith's Ivan Cleary says the stars have aligned for him to name his State of Origin stars for the Warriors clash, as he backs fullback Dylan Edwards to star.
How NRL’s bench shake-up could shape Origin I
The six-man bench will give NSW coach Laurie Daley and Queensland counterpart Billy Slater plenty of cause for thought in the State of Origin series opener.
‘Life of the party’ Arrow reunites with Maroon brothers
Jai Arrow has reunited with his former Queensland teammates in State of Origin camp and will continue to be around the group ahead of the series opener.