Blues bank on 31-year first to help conquer Suncorp
NSW have entered enemy territory for the start of this State of Origin series, but know a 31-year first in their squad can help them prepare for battle.
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DCE in line with Klein as skipper rubbishes subterfuge
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans has addressed a photo of him in relaxed conversation with referee Ashley Klein and slammed a Selwyn Cobbo conspiracy theory
Moses was always destined to be a star: NSW great
All eyes will be on Mitchell Moses come the State of Origin series opener, but one NSW legend is convinced the Blues' five-eighth will be up to the challenge.
Storm sign Titans young gun until end of 2027
Melbourne have boosted their forward stocks by signing young gun Josiah Pahulu after Gold Coast agreed to release the rising star.
Moses parks ego as Blues’ injury cloud darkens
Stephen Crichton has added to the Blues' injury concerns while Mitchell Moses is adamant he can co-exist with Nathan Cleary in the halves.
Tapine walks free as fellow Raider whacked with ban
Joseph Tapine has avoided an NRL ban after being placed on report twice in Canberra's win over the Warriors, as Tom Starling was suspended for a high shot.
Daley back with hope it’s not same old blues for NSW
Laurie Daley's return to the NSW State of Origin job is a throwback to some of the Blues' toughest days. But this time he coaches a team expected to win.
Munster, DCE to pass Maroons legends on all-time list
Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry-Evans will become the second-most capped halves pairing in Queensland history in the State of Origin series opener.
Souths beast is NRL’s form prop but prefers other role
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has told Tongan international Keaon Koloamatangi he has played himself into the front row for good.
Savala stakes claim to be Roosters No.7 amid DCE chase
Hugo Savala says he wants to be the Sydney Roosters' long-term halfback amid speculation the club will make a move for Manly veteran Daly Cherry-Evans.
Galvin situation comes with more questions for Bulldogs
Lachlan Galvin's mid-season move from Wests Tigers to Canterbury would be one of the biggest in NRL history, but it will leave several questions at Belmore.
Knights must defy grim Origin stat to revive season
Newcastle's "over-reliance" on Kalyn Ponga will be tested as the club attempt to kickstart their season in the Origin period, a time that has proven a bugbear.
How camp Cronulla helped revitalise the Sharks
Cronulla players admit six straight games on the road could have derailed their season. But instead the Sharks have turned it into the making of the team.
How Dearden plans to pull off Maroons’ mystery role
Tom Dearden has no shortage of inspiration as he prepares to become the latest Queensland playmaker to wear the No.14 in Brisbane's State of Origin opener.
Cartwright chuffed, Aussie star shines in Hull win
Hull have ended their four-game losing streak in the Super League by powering to a 26-12 victory at Leigh.
Dolphins rise in the wet to rip through depleted Dogs
NRL ladder-leaders Canterbury have been brought down to earth with a bang after being on the wrong end of a 44-8 loss to the Dolphins.
Herbie climbs off hospital bed to muzzle Bulldogs
Barely a few hours after leaving a Brisbane hospital with an infection, Herbie Farnworth has helped steer the Dolphins to a dominant win over Canterbury.
Maroons prop’s Origin plea for refs to ‘let it slide’
Queensland front-rower Moeaki Fotuaika has made a not-so-subtle State of Origin wish regarding the NRL's crackdown on high contact.
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.
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.
Water-logged Blues say wet good prep for sunny Suncorp
NSW's second State of Origin training session looked like it could almost be washed out, but players say that's good preparation for a dry Suncorp Stadium.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.