Bennett’s 2020 babes now Maroons marauders for Billy
Queensland Rugby League chairman Bruce Hatcher says Maroons coach Billy Slater has continued the legacy of Wayne Bennett and given young guns an Origin crack.
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NSW’s Cook not averse to Origin centre reprise
There's little chance of NSW repeating their call to move Damien Cook to centre for Origin III, but the Rabbitohs rake would be up for the challenge.
To’o tips Luai to rise from NSW Origin axing
Jarome Luai won't feature for NSW in State of Origin III but his good mate Brian To'o says the Penrith five-eighth has taken the axing in his stride.
Taupau extends at Broncos, Haas out until round 21
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has ankle tendon inflammation and will be unavailable until round 21, while fellow front-rower Martin Taupau has inked a new deal.
NRL players could ditch media for months amid CBA war
Players will boycott game-day media commitments, including during State of Origin III, as part of an ongoing CBA dispute between the NRL and the RLPA.
Grateful Cowboy Nanai saddles up for Origin outing
After a stop-start beginning to 2023, North Queensland's Jeremiah Nanai is back to his blistering best and keen to make the most of his State of Origin return.
Dolphins boost as Marshall-King season far from over
Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King has been described as 'tough as woodpecker lips' and he's about to prove it and play through a labral tear in his shoulder.
Dolphins in my heart and on my arm: Josh Kerr
Dolphins prop and Redcliffe junior Josh Kerr once asked Wayne Bennett to find a way to get him a gig at the club, and how it panned out couldn't be scripted.
New Bulldog Sexton backed by Foran after Titans exit
There's plenty more to come from Toby Sexton after the out-of-favour halfback's mid-season switch from Gold Coast to the struggling Bulldogs, Kieran Foran says.
Blues’ Fittler denies swinging the axe for Origin III
Not since 2019 has Brad Fittler made as many changes to his NSW side as he did for Origin III, but the coach doesn't believe he has taken drastic action.
Cherry-Evans buys into Horsburgh cult-hero status
Corey Horsburgh's gusto, attitude and most importantly red hair has all the makings of a new Queensland cult hero, according to captain Daly Cherry-Evans.
Bulldogs ‘will take time’ to rise from NRL rut: Gould
Canterbury could face a few years in the NRL wilderness rebuilding after a heavy defeat at the hands of Newcastle, says club football manager Phil Gould.
Best attitude: Bradman’s path from bus bad boy to Blues
A dramatic change in attitude has helped Bradman Best go from underachieving Newcastle centre to a NSW State of Origin player.
Horsburgh to debut, Brimson back as Maroons name squad
Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh and Gold Coast fullback AJ Brimson have been named in Queensland's 17 as the Maroons target a State of Origin clean sweep.
Grant on cloud nine as Maroons switch rakes, target 3-0
Harry Grant has been named to start at hooker and Ben Hunt on the bench as Queensland tinkers with their line-up in pursuit of a rare series whitewash.
Slater backs banned Walsh to learn important lesson
Queensland coach Billy Slater says suspended No.1 Reece Walsh is imperfect like a lot of 20-year-olds and will learn a valuable lesson from a suspension.
Brown cops $40k fine, seven games for sexual touching
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has been sanctioned by the NRL after being found guilty of two counts of sexual touching.
NRL says bunker critics ‘bring game into disrepute’
The NRL's head of football Graham Annesley believes criticism of a no-try decision in one of Saturday's round-18 matches was excessive.
Knights ease pressure on coach with huge win over Dogs
Newcastle have piled on 11 unanswered tries to crush Canterbury 66-0 in the Knights' biggest NRL victory, easing pressure on embattled coach Adam O'Brien.
Ciraldo pleads with fans to not give up on Bulldogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo is promising disgruntled fans good times are ahead despite the side's 66-0 mauling from Newcastle.
Manly breathe life into season with win over Roosters
Inspired by Daly Cherry-Evans, Manly have triumphed in a close encounter with the Sydney Roosters to keep their sputtering NRL season alive.
Robinson frustrated with refereeing of Roosters’ loss
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has lamented a lopsided penalty count and some crucial refereeing calls in his side's tight loss to Manly.
‘Not many changes’: NSW won’t swing axe for Origin III
Brad Fittler says there will not be many changes to his side for the third State of Origin match as NSW fights to avoid a series whitewash.
West Tigers’ Twal facing ban after 74-0 mauling
The darkest night in Wests Tigers history has become darker with prop Alex Twal set to miss a game for a hip-drop tackle in the 74-0 loss to North Queensland.
Luai dropped among raft of NSW changes for Origin III
NSW coach Brad Fittler has recalled Cody Walker and Clint Gutherson among seven new faces as the Blues look to restore some State of Origin pride.
Cowboys coach Payten backs Drinkwater for Origin III
Todd Payten has thrown his support behind fullback Scott Drinkwater as a bolter for Origin III after he starred for the Cowboys.
Cowboys saddle up for revenge in Wests Tigers showdown
After six weeks licking their wounds, North Queensland are plotting payback for their record-breaking 48-point defeat to Wests Tigers in round 12.
Brimson targets Maroons No.1 after Walsh suspension
Gold Coast fullback AJ Brimson says he wants to end his two-year Queensland absence as selector Darren Lockyer provides a clue on who will replace Reece Walsh.
South Sydney hammer Warriors in sodden Auckland clash
South Sydney have bounced back to winning form with a 28-6 NRL victory over the Warriors in wet conditions at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium.
Penrith thump Melbourne to extend NRL ladder lead
Penrith have clawed their way back from an early 14-point deficit to roar to a 34-16 victory over Melbourne and extend their NRL ladder lead.
Milestone man Johnston has premiership in sights
While records are nice, Alex Johnston says the Rabbitohs are focused on staying in the NRL's top eight after an impressive win over the Warriors in Auckland.