‘A gem’: Maroons son of gun a valued Johnny on the spot
Queensland 'Mr Fix-It' Max Plath can plug any hole any time, and his four-time premiership-winning father John has revealed his trade secrets run deep.
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‘Sorry for all those comments’: Slater clarifies future
Billy Slater says he wants to keep coaching Queensland, clarifying recent comments that cast doubt on his role, as Ben Ikin made the QRL's position clear.
Walker explains pending NRL exit after viral offload
Dylan Walker is leaving the NRL after producing one of the most spectacular moments of his career. This is why.
July 2026 could be best month of star Blue’s life
NSW centre Stephen Crichton has plenty to look forward to at the moment, both on and off the footy field.
Prep for decider more intense than Olympics: NSW star
Code-hopper Mark Nawaqanitawase is preparing to make his second, and possibly final, NSW appearance in the State of Origin decider.
Free-falling Tigers reveal Koroisau’s injury fate
Wests Tigers have revealed Api Koroisau's injury timeline, with the co-captain expected to return to NRL action this year.
‘Very confident’: Blues’ Strange fit for Origin decider
Canberra wonder boy Ethan Strange has been passed fit for the State of Origin decider after sending an injury scare through the NSW camp.
Dragons’ Flanagan addresses ‘personal’ season target
After being tipped to claim a first-ever wooden spoon, Kyle Flanagan would love St George Illawarra to finish the 2026 season with a flourish.
‘He’s on track’: GI backs Maroons star to break record
Queensland legend Greg Inglis is in awe of "lethal" Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow as his own all-time State of Origin try-scoring record is set to be run down.
‘Through a brick wall’: how Munster carries the torch
Words of wisdom from Queensland greats will be front of mind for Cameron Munster when he captains the team in a home State of Origin decider for the first time.
Brown field of dreams snaps Dolphins’ record win streak
The Dolphins' club record run of eight straight victories is over after Newcastle star Dylan Brown delivered a match-winning field goal.
‘Self inflicted’: Manly cop wake-up call in Eels loss
Manly have blown a golden chance to keep pace in the race for a top-four spot as Parramatta claimed a 23-14 NRL win.
New-era Tigers too hot for Eels, Warriors belt Bulldogs
After finishing last for the past two years, Wests Tigers have scored an excellent NRLW win over Parramatta, and the Warriors have run riot against Canterbury.
Dolphin heeds NSW’s call and makes history in decider
Jack Bostock will become the first Dolphins player to represent NSW when he runs out in the State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium.
‘Handles himself’: Munster will be his own bodyguard
Queensland captain Cameron Munster has been backed to handle anything his NSW arch enemy Liam Martin dishes up as he vows to not be worried "about one bloke".
‘Career has been a fairytale’: DCE opens up on future
Sydney Roosters veteran Daly Cherry-Evans is in no hurry to make a call on playing beyond this season as he targets helping the Tricolours go to another level.
‘Sweeter Caroline’ note awaits Maroons half in decider
Maroons half Sam Walker will be looking to make some sweet music in the State of Origin decider in Brisbane.
NSW’s chief wind-up merchant back with a vengeance
Back from his knee injury, feisty NSW second-rower Liam Martin will be making up for lost time when he returns to the State of Origin arena in the decider.
Slick Sharks put another nail in Broncos’ finals hopes
Brisbane's eighth loss in a row has them needing to win all remaining eight matches to make the finals as Cronulla's halves set up a 28-16 win.
‘Poor’ Tigers suffer injury blow, defeat to Dragons
A potentially season-ending injury to Api Koroisau has compounded a night of misery for Wests Tigers, who lost 24-10 to spoon favourites St George Illawarra.
‘Speed up ruck’: coach’s call after Roosters’ NRLW romp
Sydney Roosters, reigning premiers Brisbane and Canberra notched impressive NRLW wins on Saturday.
Why winning Brisbane decider is Cotter’s Holy Grail
Reuben Cotter says Queensland's 2024 home decider loss still "burns" while teammate Kurt Capewell explains why he'll play his next Origin like it's his last.
Coach’s message as Manly rookie thrust into spotlight
Kieran Foran has some words of wisdom for Joey Walsh as the 20-year-old halves prospect begins a run of games in Manly's starting side.
‘Brings fear’: plot thickens on Maroons’ plan for Walsh
Queensland continue to cast doubt into the NSW camp about their plans for dynamic Reece Walsh and Maroons forward Kurt Capewell has added to that mystery.
‘Freaky’: Hammer backs Fuller to nail it in Phinland
The Dolphins have a perfect record this year when without their State of Origin guns - and Trai Fuller and Tevita Naufahu are two players who love to stand up.
‘He’ll be okay’: NSW confident in playmaker’s recovery
Ethan Strange was a spectator at NSW training on Saturday, but teammates insist he is on track to play in the State of Origin decider.
Souths veteran banned for kicking Penrith playmaker
Depleted South Sydney have been left to count the cost of Cody Walker's brain snap during the loss to ladder-leading Penrith.
Walker apology after kicking in Souths loss to Panthers
Thomas Jenkins has grabbed a hat-trick for Penrith as the Panthers brushed South Sydney aside in a 36-14 NRL win.
Bunker change urged as Dragons look to avoid history
St George Illawarra need a win to avoid an unwanted record for the NRL club, but interim coach Dean Young is also calling on changes to the bunker.
Ray of hope for battling Broncos as star returns
Brisbane will need to beat Cronulla to keep their hopes of making the NRL finals alive after a week of much player activity at the club.
Bulldogs star on stand-by after NSW’s injury scare
NSW have settled on their back-up plan as Ethan Strange fights to overcome an injury he suffered at training.