NSW tipping Maroons fans to spark Blues’ ‘loose cannon’
Spencer Leniu is set to enter the State of Origin series opener at Suncorp Stadium as public enemy No.1, and Angus Crichton says it will suit the NSW fireball.
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Why Blues want Newcastle venue to be made permanent
NSW back-rower Yasmin Clydsdale loves going home to Newcastle and she's hoping the local fans can get closer to game three of Origin than she can to her cows.
How Liverpool and the Cowboys inspired Eels’ NRL oasis
Parramatta have opened the largest centre of excellence rugby league has ever seen, built on 11 hectares of land and costing $70 million.
Bronco Walsh says sorry as TikTok punchline falls flat
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has raised eyebrows with a bizarre video he posted on TikTok during his injury lay-off.
Changes as Maroons fight to avoid women’s Origin sweep
Queensland coach Tahnee Norris has made changes for the third women's State of Origin match as the Maroons hope to avoid a series whitewash.
Brailey ‘rewires brain’ to find running game for Sharks
Cronulla hooker Blayke Brailey has revealed how he "rewired his brain" to evolve his game and take Cronulla's attack to the next level with Addin Fonua-Blake.
‘Fresh as ever’: Paulo pushes past latest milestone
Junior Paulo has outlined the legacy he wants to leave at Parramatta ahead of his 250th NRL game, also explaining why he has no plans to retire soon.
History repeats with Bulldogs bitten by Origin rule
Not for the first time, Canterbury are preparing to lose a player to State of Origin duty, but they are unlikely to see him take the field in the series opener.
‘Great question’: Bulldogs coach stumped on Galvin saga
The NRL's Lachlan Galvin saga has taken another turn, prompting comments from the coach of one of the clubs tipped as a possible destination for the teen star.
Devil in the detail: debutant Maroon’s rise after ACLs
Beau Fermor has risen from two ACL ruptures in his short career and the Queenslander has erased any doubts about whether he could return to his best.
How Slater’s ‘gold’ helps Ponga go to another level
Kalyn Ponga will start at fullback for Queensland for the first time since 2022, and he intends to hang on to it by putting in a performance to be proud of.
Concussion leaves Penrith with more Origin-round issues
Penrith will be missing their five first-choice back-rowers against Newcastle after an ill-timed concussion ruled another forward out of their Bathurst clash.
Back three give Blues big advantage over Queensland
Data has shown how much of a boost NSW's back three give the Blues for State of Origin I, with the numbers towering over their Queensland rivals.
Meninga gets key endorsement as Perth Bears coach
Former North Sydney star and current QRL boss Ben Ikin endorses Mal Meninga as coach of Perth Bears expansion club and explains why it makes sense.
Roosters turn to Dom Young amid Origin depth test
Dom Young will play his first NRL game in a month as the Sydney Roosters, Penrith and other clubs brace for the start of the State of Origin period.
Munster ditches Uber Eats, set to dine out on Blues
Queensland's Cameron Munster has changed his lifestyle with the help of a former NSW gun and is ready to dominate Origin after fearing his rep career was over.
Trbojevic brothers moving on from Origin disappointment
The 2025 State of Origin series opener marks NSW's first game without both of Tom and Jake Trbojevic in three years.
Why Cleary and Moses can park ‘egos’ to spark NSW magic
Is there such thing as too many cooks? Nathan Cleary says he and Mitchell Moses will need to park their egos as they look to combine in the halves for NSW.
Gilbert cops latest injury hit, Roosters prop sidelined
Dolphins and Queensland forward Tom Gilbert will miss at least three months in the latest injury blow that will extend his State of Origin hiatus.
DCE reveals why he will play on in 2026
Daly Cherry-Evans has opened up on his future plans and why he won't make a call on which NRL club he joins in 2026 until after the State of Origin series.
How ‘diving on concrete’ shaped latest Maroons rookie
Queensland rookie Trent Loiero's State of Origin mentors say a lot about the type of player Billy Slater will blood in next week's State of Origin opener.
‘Blood everywhere’: stitched-up Bronco an Origin lock
Pat Carrigan has recalled the gruesome scenes and quick action taken to ensure he'll be free to run out for Queensland in the State of Origin opener.
‘Best I’ve seen’: Toia’s rise from rugby gun to Maroons
Queensland debutant Robert Toia is ready to mark Latrell Mitchell on his State of Origin debut after Nudgee College and Sydney Roosters set him on his path.
Why NSW fans won’t be hearing from Latrell Mitchell
Latrell Mitchell is one of two NSW players unlikely to talk at all throughout the 2025 State of Origin series.
Self-confessed pub footballer rides dream to Origin
Canterbury prop Max King has gone from being out of contract and fearing his NRL career was over through injury, to a NSW State of Origin debut at age 28.
Blues make call on Haas after crucial quad scans
Payne Haas has undergone scans on his sore left quad, with the results shaping as crucial for NSW's State of Origin hopes.
Maroons’ debutant ball, headed by rookie destroyer Toia
Queensland coach Billy Slater has put his faith in new blood, with Robert Toia, Beau Fermor and Trent Loiero to feature in the State of Origin cauldron.
Broncos team changes in frame after form takes dive
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has been loyal to his underperforming side but now it's time to decide whether forwards Ben Te Kura and Blake Mozer get promoted.
Disappointed Luai says NSW Origin axing solely on him
Jarome Luai has refused to suggest he was hard done by in being dropped from NSW's State of Origin side for game one, conceding he must 'own' his form in 2025.
Bennett takes Souths into top eight with miracle run
South Sydney have returned to the NRL's top eight with a 22-12 win over Wests Tigers, with their form under Wayne Bennett defying the club's casualty ward.
Clinical Canberra move to third with thumping of Titans
Rock-solid defence and a brilliant attacking display from fullback Kaeo Weekes helped the Raiders to a 40-24 blitz of the hapless Titans.