More heat on Freddy as Teddy unsteady in Roosters loss
NSW captain James Tedesco's place in the Blues side for State of Origin III is under mounting pressure after a poor game in the Roosters' loss to Canberra.
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Roosters can still win premiership, says Robinson
Triple premiership-winning coach Trent Robinson maintains the Sydney Roosters can still win the 2023 NRL title despite slumping to 12th on the ladder.
Hannay’s State of Origin wisdom lifts Cowboys
North Queensland's Valentine Holmes and Murray Taulagi have taken the Maroons' edge defence back to club football with strong results.
Foran insists ‘father figure’ Hasler will boost Titans
Kieran Foran says the Titans will fire for interim coach Jimmy Lenihan before his own former mentor Des Hasler arrives in 2024 to showcase "deep love and care".
Dragons retain Hunt, thwart Broncos’ bold poaching bid
St George Illawarra have doubled down on their stance on the Ben Hunt saga, reiterating the captain will not be permitted to leave the struggling NRL club.
Bronco Walsh referred to NRL judiciary for foul rant
Brisbane's Reece Walsh insists his foul-mouthed spray on Sunday was not aimed at referee Chris Butler after he was referred straight to the NRL judiciary.
‘Hunting season’: Knights’ O’Brien knows pressure is on
Back-to-back losses have heaped pressure on Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien as critical games against Canterbury and Wests Tigers loom.
Broncos can win comp without Hunt: Kerrod Walters
Kerrod Walters says Brisbane reminds him of the 1992 outfit that won the title after just missing the finals in 1991 and can succeed without Ben Hunt.
NSW makes Qld premier’s day hoisting Maroon’s colours
A bet between state leaders has put the Queensland Origin Flag atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge after NSW lost to the Maroons.
O’Sullivan in, Marshall-King out for NRL’s Dolphins
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has called up Sean O'Sullivan to return from injury, while hooker Jeremy Marshall-King will miss the NRL clash with Parramatta.
Warriors crush Dragons as disgruntled Hunt misfires
The Warriors have continued their push an NRL top-four finals berth with a crushing win over St George Illawarra as a disgruntled Ben Hunt failed to fire.
Knights not scared of massive Penrith NRL challenge
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien, who believes his team is capable of playing in the NRL finals, will welcome three keys players back to face Penrith.
Ricky Stuart coy on NSW State of Origin coaching links
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart won't rule out his interest in coaching NSW should the state part ways with Brad Fittler after another State of Origin defeat.
Manly rally round as Trbojevic confirmed out for season
With Tom Trbojevic facing the rest of the NRL season on the sidelines, a "shattered" Anthony Seibold is planning for the absence of Manly's star fullback.
Sick Munster in doubt for Storm side to face Manly
Star Melbourne playmaker Cameron Munster remains in bed following Queensland's State of Origin win, putting him in doubt to face Manly on Saturday night.
Titans great Rogers embraces Hasler, feels for Holbrook
Mat Rogers says Des Hasler is a "fantastic" signing for NRL club Gold Coast but insists the sacked Justin Holbrook is a good coach and says he feels for him.
‘I was shocked’: Holbrook blindsided by Titans sacking
Justin Holbrook is crestfallen at being axed as Titans coach and not getting to finish what he started with the side on the cusp of the eight and injury free.
Scans confirm NSW’s Trbojevic has torn pectoral muscle
Manly and NSW star Tom Trbojevic appears set for a lengthy stint on the sideline after scans confirmed he suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Origin II.
NSW edge Qld, Maroons hoist women’s Origin Shield
A down-to-the-wire finish has seen Queensland crowned women's State of Origin champions on aggregate after a game two thriller against NSW in Townsville.
Coote calls time after fifth concussion in two years
2015 NRL premiership winner Lachlan Coote has retired on medical advice after a fifth concussion inside two seasons while playing for Hull KR in England.
Blues and Maroons united in three game series calls
NSW and Queensland are sworn enemies when State of Origin comes around but both women's coaches are united in their calls for a three game series.
Broncos must raise bar in run to NRL finals: Riki
Brisbane host Gold Coast in an NRL clash on Sunday aiming to overcome the slow starts which have forced them to play catch up on several occasions this season.
‘They keep me young’: Queensland skipper Cherry-Evans
Queensland veteran Daly Cherry-Evans has no intention of ending his State of Origin career after a famous series win, relishing leading the young team.
Future return to league ‘too far’ to consider: Suaalii
Code-hopper Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will be 24 years old when his rugby union contract is up, but says a possible return to the NRL is still too far to consider.
Trbojevic suffers pec injury minutes into Origin II
State of Origin II got off to a sub-optimal start for NSW as centre Tom Trbojevic had to leave the field with a pectoral injury.
Maroons polish off Blues to seal Origin series win
Queensland have sealed an emphatic State of Origin defence with a game in hand, beating NSW 32-6 at Suncorp Stadium.
DCE leadership key to Maroons’ stunning series win
Daly Cherry-Evans has captained Queensland to three series wins out of four and the 34 year old set the benchmark for his team of tyros to follow in fine style.
Luai, Walsh sent off for headbutting in Origin II
Jarome Luai and Reece Walsh have been sent off for head-butting one another in the final seconds of State of Origin II.
NSW State of Origin ratings for game two
NSW will have to wait another year for a shot at Origin glory after only scoring once in their 32-6 loss to Queensland at Suncorp Stadium.
Queensland State of Origin ratings for game two
Queensland has retained the State of Origin shield again and it was another middle forward awarded man-of-the-match in the 32-6 victory.
Fittler uncertain on future, Slater defends NSW coach
Brad Fittler isn't considering his future as coach yet after NSW dropped consecutive State of Origin series by falling at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday.