Olakau’atu concedes Maguire was right to drop him
Haumole Olakau'atu has declared Mitchell Barnett a man made for State of Origin, conceding it was the right call for the Warriors lock to claim his NSW jersey.
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Latrell ‘not too sore’, as Souths hold hope for return
South Sydney insist Jye Gray's move to fullback to replace Latrell Mitchell won't force changes in their game as they attempt a late surge into the NRL finals.
Gray to fill Latrell void as Souths delay surgery call
Jye Gray will step in to replace Latrell Mitchell, who hopes to play for South Sydney later this year after the club opted against sending him for an operation.
NRL to dazzle Las Vegas in nine-hour extravaganza
The NRL has confirmed its four teams for Las Vegas in 2025, with Penrith, Cronulla, Canberra and the Warriors all part of a nine-hour rugby league extravaganza.
‘Life flashed before my eyes’: Luai laughs off rescue
Five-eighth Jarome Luai has been rescued by a lifeguard after going out in a wave pool during a surfing session in NSW State of Origin camp.
Broncos selection shock as Smoothy named at lock
Brisbane, hit by injuries and State of Origin, have been forced to make innovative changes to their 17 for the NRL clash with St George Illawarra.
Trbojevic returns to No.1, rookie halfback at Manly
Tom Trbojevic's stint in the centres has lasted one week at Manly, with the superstar Sea Eagle returning to the No.1 jersey against Newcastle.
Hynes out for eight weeks in huge blow to Sharks
Cronulla star Nicho Hynes has been ruled out for about eight weeks after suffering bone and ligament damage to his ankle after a training injury.
Old housemate on high alert for rejuvenated Ponga
Connor Watson has endured a similar path to the State of Origin decider as Kalyn Ponga and he knows how dangerous his old housemate can be for Queensland.
Ponga’s vision of Walsh combo lifts Maroons for decider
Kalyn Ponga says he's imagined combining with Reece Walsh in attack for Queensland in a foregleam of what the dynamic duo could do in the Origin decider.
Rabbitohs delay call on surgery for Latrell Mitchell
Latrell Mitchell hopes to play for South Sydney later this year after the club opted against sending the fullback for a foot operation.
Captain’s sacrifice so new Eels coach can keep Talagi
Clint Gutherson will give up playing fullback if it means rookie sensation Blaize Talagi remains at Parramatta under new coach Jason Ryles.
Capewell ready to deliver in his third Origin decider
Queensland's Kurt Capewell says he has nothing to prove after beating David Fifita to a starting second-row position in what will be his third Origin decider.
Manly more prepared in halves as Humphreys debut looms
Luke Brooks insists Manly will be able to fire more shots in attack against Newcastle, after failing to score in their last game without Daly Cherry-Evans.
Plath to answer Dolphins SOS for hooker against Souths
The Dolphins face a rampant South Sydney without their State of Origin guns and with Max Plath set for a vital positional change.
Barnett Origin debut after missing birth for Blues
Mitchell Barnett's work ethic helped convince Michael Maguire to hand him a NSW State of Origin debut, after he missed the birth of his child for training.
‘I’ll repay club for brain snap’: Riki back for Broncos
Brisbane second-rower Jordan Riki is back from suspension and says he owes the club a big performance against St George Illawarra after his poor discipline.
‘Unacceptable’ Warriors were denied late penalty: NRL
The NRL says it is "unacceptable" the Warriors did not receive a penalty at a crucial juncture of their loss to Canterbury.
Eels insist club is united with Ryles appointed coach
Jason Ryles has been announced as Parramatta's next NRL head coach on a four-year deal, after players had pushed for Trent Barrett to be given the job.
Hynes sent for scans after injuring ankle
Cronulla's nightmare month-and-a-half in the NRL has continued with Nicho Hynes hurting his ankle at a club training session.
Knights pair assemble for Maroons’ Origin decider
Newcastle teammates Dane Gagai and Kalyn Ponga will be key to Queensland's fortunes after being recalled for the Brisbane State of Origin decider.
Maguire puts Tallis in glass house over Origin blasts
Michael Maguire has relit his feud with Queensland officials and former players, accusing Gorden Tallis of being one of those living in glass houses.
Bradman says he’ll be in best condition for Origin III
Bradman Best has taken a detour for precautionary scans on a tight hamstring on his way to NSW State of Origin camp but is confident he'll play in the decider.
Fifita’s standard still below last year: Slater
Queensland coach Billy Slater has explained why he overlooked David Fifita and dropped Jaydn Su'A for the State of Origin series decider.
Slater rejects claims he’s rattled ahead of decider
Billy Slater has insisted a decision not to have his Queensland players front the media at the start of State of Origin camp is not a sign he is rattled.
Ponga back, Fifita snubbed in Maroons team revamp
Queensland have recalled Kalyn Ponga, Selwyn Cobbo and Dane Gagai for the State of Origin series decider, with David Fifita left out again.
Waerea-Hargreaves cops big ban after milestone game
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves made history with his 307th appearance for the Sydney Roosters but a big hit in the milestone match has left the prop facing a ban.
Manly lose fullback Tolu Koula for a month
Manly have another decision to make at fullback after excitement machine Tolu Koula was ruled out for a month with a knee injury.
Eels appoint Jason Ryles as next head coach
Jason Ryles has been announced as Parramatta's next NRL head coach on a four-year deal, beating out Josh Hannay, Dean Young and Trent Barrett for the job.
Best sent for scans on way in to NSW Origin camp
Bradman Best has taken a detour for precautionary scans on a tight hamstring on his way to NSW State of Origin camp, after reporting soreness.
Raiders’ NRL season in tailspin after loss to Knights
Canberra's hopes of claiming a top-eight NRL finish are fading by the week after Newcastle scored a 16-12 win over the Raiders.