Pangai’s Origin axing ‘blessing in disguise’: Addo-Carr
Josh Addo-Carr predicts NSW has not seen the last of his Canterbury teammate Tevita Pangai Jr., who was axed from the side for the must-win Game II.
Josh Addo-Carr predicts NSW has not seen the last of his Canterbury teammate Tevita Pangai Jr., who was axed from the side for the must-win Game II.
Cameron Smith is happy he endorsed Daly Cherry-Evans as Maroons captain in 2019, while the man known as DCE credits his former captain for blazing the trail.
Reigning Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes is in "uncharted territory" as Cronulla fight to bounce back from last week's big loss to Melbourne.
Junior Paulo is urging his NSW teammates to recognise the significance of the second State of Origin game as Brad Fittler's coaching job hangs in the balance.
Pat Carrigan says an African philosophy embraced by the Boston Celtics has primed he and his Queensland teammates to go above and beyond at State of Origin.
The Sydney Roosters have held on to beat Newcastle 18-16, but lost five-eighth Luke Keary to a suspected fractured jaw.
New coach St George Illawarra Shane Flanagan says granting Ben Hunt an early release from his NRL contract is out of the question.
Parramatta have beaten Manly 34-4 to record their fourth win in a row and send a warning to the rest of the NRL that they are right in the premiership race.
Melbourne's Will Warbrick ran in four tries as the Storm thrashed Wests Tigers on a night when Alex Twal broke a well-documented scoring drought.
Ben Hunt's St George Illawarra teammates want to see him in the Red V through to the end of his contract after his request for a release was denied.
Queensland winger Murray Taulagi was a schoolboy rugby star but 'wouldn't change a thing' about his career despite a Wallabies catch-up with two close mates.
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has been vindicated by sticking to his guns on the side's playing style after early losses led to doubts about the Eels' methods.
Prop Josh Kerr's return to his junior club the Dolphins has been brought forward to bolster the playing stocks at a club hit hard by injuries and suspensions.
Jarome Luai's chemistry with his new halves partner Mitch Moses has impressed NSW's coaches ahead of their must-win second State of Origin game.
NSW aren't expecting Ben Hunt's St George Illawarra dramas to distract Queensland from the chance to seal the State of Origin series in Brisbane.
Queensland firebrand Tom Flegler is now capable of as much impact as his Brisbane teammates Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan, says former Maroons lock Corey Parker.
Nicho Hynes has endured a tough few weeks, culminating in his State of Origin axing, but the Cronulla half bounced back to form as the Sharks belted Canterbury.
Queensland forward Tino Fa'asuamaleaui says 2020 coach Wayne Bennett gave him the belief he could shine as a State of Origin player.
St George Illawarra remain adamant they can convince skipper Ben Hunt, who on the weekend requested a release from the NRL club, to see out his contract.
Canterbury's Kyle Flanagan could soon be in for his first NRL game against father Shane, who takes charge of St George Illawarra next season.
As he prepared for a second chance at State of Origin football, Hudson Young called on his Canberra coach and 14-time Blue Ricky Stuart for advice.
Queensland's Origin preparations appear seamless but captain Daly Cherry-Evans says any perception of a "Serenity Now" camp of bliss are far from the truth.
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur will be on the opposite side to his son Jake for the first time in their NRL careers when the Eels take on Manly.
"Lifelong Rooster" Mitchell Pearce is all-but-certain to return to the NRL club, just not as a player next season, insists head coach Trent Robinson.
Under an injury cloud, Latrell Mitchell withdrew from the must-win second State of Origin game, a decision his NSW teammates have described as selfless.
Dane Gagai missed out on the Queensland team but former Maroons centre Brent Tate says he has handled that blow superbly, as his season statistics reveal.
Coach Craig Bellamy says Wests Tigers can't be taken lightly on Saturday night and wants to see Melbourne back up their big win over Cronulla.
The loss of key players to State of Origin could lift the Sydney Roosters rather than sounding the death knell to their season, NSW skipper James Tedesco says.
NSW are set for an aerial barrage against high-flying Queensland in the shape of former triple-jumper Xavier Coates and LeBron James-inspired Jeremiah Nanai.
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has scuppered reports linking Luke Brooks to the club, and says an extension for assistant coach Dean Young is imminent.
NSW Blues star Latrell Mitchell will miss a second consecutive State of Origin match with the calf injury he suffered late last month.