Luai ready to wear No.7 for NSW amid halves crisis
Jarome Luai has put his hand up to fill the halfback hot spot for NSW in State of Origin, as Blues officials wait on the severity of Nicho Hynes' calf injury.
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Tedesco axed as fullback in shock NSW Origin shake up
Dylan Edwards has won the race for the NSW No.1 jersey, with James Tedesco to be a shock axing for the Blues in game one of State of Origin.
Sorensen happy to go middle as Penrith sign Papali’i
Penrith have sealed a three-year deal for Isaiah Papali'i, with Scott Sorensen happy to move to the middle and help replace the outgoing James Fisher-Harris.
Dragons seek consistency against patchy Bulldogs
Following a much-needed bye week, St George Illawarra are refreshed and ready to find some consistency against the equally patchy Bulldogs on Thursday.
Storm won’t risk injured star in clash with Manly
Coach Craig Bellamy says he won't be tempted to rush Jahrome Hughes back from injury to face Manly despite losing fellow Storm star half Cameron Munster.
Blues’ injury crisis deepens as Mitch Moses ruled out
NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire's selection headache has worsened, with Parramatta half Mitch Moses denied a chance to prove his fitness against South Sydney.
Miracle return of Bronco ‘Hulk’ Haas all about science
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has recovered from what appeared to be a serious injury last week to take his place against Gold Coast.
Unfinished business: Wayne seals Souths three-year deal
Current Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett is excited about turning South Sydney around after inking a three-year deal to return to the Rabbitohs from next season.
No option off the table as Eels hunt Arthur replacement
Parramatta chief executive Jim Sarantinos says the club won't act hastily to find their next coach after Wayne Bennett snubbed the Eels to rejoin Souths.
Eels have high hopes of holding on to Blaize Talagi
Chairman Sean McElduff says Parramatta expect Blaize Talagi to commit to the club, despite the teen turning down an option to remain at the Eels.
Fractured rib cruels Staggs ahead of NSW audition
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs is out of the clash with Gold Coast with a rib injury, and his hopes of a NSW recall are in tatters.
Faitala-Mariner’s regret over handling of Dogs’ drama
Former Canterbury captain Raymond Faitala-Mariner has lifted the lid on his exit from the club, admitting he may have been wrong to question Cameron Ciraldo.
Souths stars ‘can’t wait’ for Bennett but must lift now
Wayne Bennett's return to coaching the Rabbitohs can't be an excuse to get complacent, leading players say, as they aim to leave the bottom of the NRL ladder.
Walsh on track for Broncos after double knee knock
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh was running with the rehab group on Monday and is on course to return from a knee injury against the Gold Coast Titans.
Schoupp leaves Titans to join Manly on two-year deal
Aaron Schoupp will join Manly immediately after struggling for opportunities under new Gold Coast coach Des Hasler.
Annesley backs bunker on Kelly no-try, rebutts Hasler
NRL head of football Graham Annesley supports the bunker's ruling to overturn an on-field decision of try to Gold Coast's Brian Kelly in the loss to Newcastle.
Arthur axed as ‘stalled’ Parramatta search for progress
Parramatta have sacked long-standing coach Brad Arthur after the Eels' underwhelming start to the 2024 NRL season.
Best out of Origin 1 in more injury blues for NSW
NSW's incumbent centre Bradman Best has been ruled out of the State of Origin series opener with injury but the Blues and his club side Newcastle have options.
Best set for scans as NSW, Knights hold their breath
Newcastle football boss Peter Parr says Bradman Best will have scans on an injured hamstring as Kalyn Ponga's rehabilitation is set to go up a notch.
Lockyer backs Madden to guide Broncos without Reynolds
Brisbane legend Darren Lockyer says half Jock Madden's game management and cool head to land a match winning field goal against Manly summed up his class.
Panthers upset ‘proves what Warriors need to do’: coach
The Warriors have sprung a huge upset on reigning premiers Penrith, with stand-in fullback Taine Tuaupiki scoring the winning conversion after crossing late.
Panthers won’t blame May absence for shock loss
Penrith centre Taylan May was arrested the day before the side's shock loss to the Warriors but the Panthers are not looking for excuses.
Munster in Origin doubt after Magic Round groin agony
Cameron Munster's recurring groin injury in the Storm's Magic Round flogging of the Eels has put the Queensland star in doubt for the State of Origin series.
‘I’ve never walked away from a fight’: Eels boss Arthur
Brad Arthur says he's never been one to walk away from a fight, as the Parramatta coach insisted he was the man to lead the Eels out of their rut.
Hammer inspires Dolphins win as Tigers lose two to bin
Dolphins fullback Hamiso 'Hammer' Tabuai-Fidow scored a double in a 24-12 win over Wests-Tigers who lost Brent Naden and Justin Olam to the sin-bin.
Souths-bound Bennett says he won’t poach Dolphins guns
Wayne Bennett has said he will keep Ben Hornby on his coaching staff at South Sydney next year and guaranteed the Dolphins he wouldn't raid their roster.
Naden, Olam to miss a week for Tigers as Benji fumes
Wests Tigers duo Brent Naden and Justin Olam are facing one-week NRL suspensions with early guilty pleas to dangerous contact charges.
From footy clinics to 50k fans: Braidon Burns is back
Three weeks ago, Braidon Burns was running footy clinics in schools. Now, he heads into NRL round 12 as the man who snapped North Queensland's losing streak.
I want Trindall back playing for Sharks ASAP: Hynes
Nicho Hynes is hopeful troubled Cronulla teammate Braydon Trindall will make his NRL comeback sooner rather than later.
Maroons boost as top gear Hammer speeds towards Origin
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow says he's ready to light up State of Origin for Queensland after a blistering return from injury against Wests Tigers.
Munster ruled out of entire Origin series for Maroons
Cameron Munster will miss the entire State of Origin series, but his Maroons teammates are confident either Tom Dearden or Ezra Mam can fill in.