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.
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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.
Ponga back for Maroons as Slater makes Origin changes
Queensland have recalled Kalyn Ponga, Selwyn Cobbo and Dane Gagai for the State of Origin series decider, with Gold Coast forward David Fifita left out again.
Maroons coach Slater unfazed by Grant, Ponga concerns
Kalyn Ponga and Harry Grant have both been dealing with fitness concerns in recent weeks, but that won't necessarily rule them out of State of Origin III.
Best replaces Latrell as one of two NSW Origin changes
Bradman Best will replace the injured Latrell Mitchell in one of two changes to Michael Maguire's NSW State of Origin side for game three.
Milestone man JWH binned, but Roosters have last laugh
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves entered the Sydney Roosters history books as his side overpowered St George Illawarra for a big 42-12 win at Allianz Stadium.
Canterbury’s Salmon banned for hit that refs overlooked
Jaeman Salmon has been banned for a hit that could have yielded the Warriors a game-winning penalty goal against Canterbury, but went unpunished at the time.
Blues boss Maguire in crunch call as Burton makes case
Matt Burton has declared he'd be ready to play left centre for NSW in State of Origin III, as coach Michael Maguire weighs up how to replace Latrell Mitchell.
Cherry-Evans kicks Manly into eight with extra-time win
Daly Cherry-Evans has kicked a record-extending seventh golden-point field goal to lead Manly to a dramatic 21-20 win over North Queensland in Townsville.
Maguire faces crunch centre call as Burton makes case
Matt Burton has declared he would be ready to play left centre for NSW in State of Origin III, as Michael Maguire weighs up how to replace Latrell Mitchell.
Storm weather Asofa-Solomona blow to tame Tigers
Melbourne have shrugged off the first-half loss of Nelson Asofa-Solomona to tighten their grip on top spot in the NRL with a 40-28 thumping of Wests Tigers.
Raiders’ defence has ‘turned the corner’: Ricky Stuart
Canberra made big strides with their defence last week with coach Ricky Stuart hopeful the side has put a leaky fortnight behind them.
Burton comes up clutch on eve of NSW team selection
With a spot in the NSW State of Origin team set to open up, Matt Burton has sent a timely reminder of his ability to excel in pressure situations.
De Belin rejects overseas interest to remain at Dragons
Experienced prop Jack de Belin has opted to stay at St George Illawarra for another year, rejecting interest from rivals in Australia and overseas.
Mitchell set to miss Origin III with foot injury
NSW have been left weighing up potential options to replace Latrell Mitchell, with the superstar Blues centre likely to be ruled out of State of Origin III.
‘Gentle giant’: Fiery JWH cements Roosters legacy
Trent Robinson says Jared Waerea-Hargreaves should be recognised as one of rugby league's great front-rowers as he sets a Roosters club record.