Tupou lifted by rookies, Roosters make big Origin call
Daniel Tupou is the most capped player at the Sydney Roosters, but finds himself reinvigorated by two NRL rookies.
Daniel Tupou is the most capped player at the Sydney Roosters, but finds himself reinvigorated by two NRL rookies.
Melbourne have secured a scrappy 28-16 victory over Gold Coast but Titans coach Des Hasler was unhappy with a crucial bunker call.
North Queensland looked set for a 50-point win before the Wests Tigers roared home, scoring four late tries for a thrilling finish in Townsville.
Daly Cherry-Evans says he would be at peace with whatever call Queensland make on his State of Origin future, after starring in Manly's 34-6 win over Brisbane.
Mark Nawaqanitawase's handling has been ruthlessly exposed by rival NRL sides but Roosters coach Trent Robinson is willing to play the long game.
Without Jamal Fogarty and Tom Starling, Canberra's future has shone brightly in a 26-24 win over the Sydney Roosters.
Penrith have climbed off the bottom of the NRL ladder with a gritty defeat of their most bitter rivals Parramatta.
Alex Johnston's hopes of breaking Ken Irvine's try-scoring record have been given a significant boost, with talks ramping up on a new deal at South Sydney.
Alex Johnston has scored his 200th career try with a hat-trick for South Sydney against the Warriors, but it wasn't enough to stop the Rabbitohs losing 36-30.
Lachlan Galvin's Wests Tigers teammates are at peace that the star five-eighth is leaving the club after weeks of public scrutiny.
Beating Queensland once seemed near-impossible for NSW legend Ruan Sims, but the current Blues want to start a new women's Origin dynasty with a whitewash.
Zac Lomax scored twice as NSW beat Queensland 18-6 in Brisbane to begin their State of Origin defence with a bang.
Queensland must now win two games away and make history to secure the State of Origin series after having no answers to a NSW side that ruled in all facets.
Mitchell Moses and Nathan Cleary have proven they have no issue working together in the halves, starring in NSW's 18-6 State of Origin I win over Queensland.
Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans insists his team can make history and win the current Origin series after NSW legend Andrew Johns said he should be dropped.
After dominating on one leg, Payne Haas has warned he's far from the finished product as NSW sit on the cusp of back-to-back Origin series wins.
Queensland must replicate NSW's 2024 heroics to come back and win State of Origin on the road. But game one suggests it will be far harder for the Maroons.
Brisbane's Cory Paix returns to the starting side against Manly with his future yet to be secured as the Broncos aim to revive their spluttering season.
Robert Toia's strong State of Origin debut for Queensland has revealed why he will have many classic battles with NSW star Latrell Mitchell in years to come.
Battered Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleui wants to play against Melbourne in round 13 after sustaining a bruised and swollen left eye in Origin I.
Veteran middle forward Jack de Belin hopes he can remain a one-club player and return for St George Illawarra next NRL season.
Mitchell Moses and Nathan Cleary had a special message for fans after State of Origin I - and it is not going to please Maroons supporters.
NSW stars Stephen Crichton and Payne Haas were among the Blues' biggest performers in Origin 1, but they both almost missed out due to injury.
Queensland have saved face with a tight win over NSW in the third game of the women's State of Origin series.
NSW prop Sarah Togatuki took the field for the third State of Origin match only days after the death of her sister.
Queensland captain Ali Brigginshaw has addressed her playing future following criticism of her form during the 2025 State of Origin series.
Karmichael Hunt has coached Brisbane prop Ben Te Kura and says he is ready to run amok in the NRL on his recall against Manly.
Canberra cult hero Corey Horsburgh has been backed to stake a claim for a Queensland recall as the Maroons aim to bounce back from a dire Origin loss.
Exciting New Zealand international Keano Kini has signed a monster contract extension to remain at the Gold Coast Titans.
Mitchell Moses finished last year's State of Origin decider with a ruptured biceps, but there's two reasons his Brisbane return with the Blues could be tougher.
Ben Ikin, the youngest and least experienced State of Origin debutant, has explained why 10-game NRL rookie Robert Toia can shine on Queensland debut.