Maestro Moses orchestrates Blues’ dominant Origin show
Mitchell Moses has repaid NSW Origin coach Michael Maguire for his bold selection with the halfback starring in the Blues' big win at the MCG.
rugby league
Mauled Maroons in disarray after MCG massacre
Queensland capitulated up front in a 38-18 State of Origin loss to NSW and must find firepower and mongrel in the forwards in the decider in Brisbane.
NSW demolish Queensland in 38-18 Origin II win
Mitchell Moses has helped salvage NSW's State of Origin campaign, leading the Blues to a 38-18 thrashing of Queensland in Melbourne.
September D-Day set for NRL’s 20-team expansion plans
The NRL has begun the formal process towards a 20-team competition and plans to announce an expansion blueprint by the end of the current season.
May sues Penrith over threat to terminate his contract
Penrith's Taylan May is pursuing damages and compensation from the NRL club over an attempt to sack him while stood down for domestic violence charges.
Wests Tigers allow Stefano Utoikamanu to test market
Wests Tigers have opened the door for Stefano Utoikamanu, their best forward, to walk to an NRL rival.
In-form reserves nipping at second-rate Raiders’ heels
Canberra's firing reserves and juniors are vying for selection in first grade with the NRL side in a form slump and on a quest to re-find some mental toughness.
‘It sucks’: Parramatta lament six-year NRL low
For the first time since their 2018 wooden spoon season, Parramatta are coming into a round of football on the bottom of the ladder.
Cleary set for post-Origin round-20 NRL return
Penrith have identified round 20 as Nathan Cleary's most likely return date, meaning he will not play any role in NSW's State of Origin series.
Hammer attacker ‘crushed’ as court delays NRL return
An ex-Dragons player who chased a man across rooftops with a hammer will have to wait until 2026 to return to professional rugby league.
David Armstrong backflips on Knights, set to leave club
Newcastle have confirmed David Armstrong will leave the Knights at the end of the year despite initially agreeing to a new deal at the club.
Brad Arthur ‘ideal’ choice for Perth team: Eels players
Brad Arthur has been sounded out to coach the NRL's mooted Perth team, and his former Parramatta charges say he'd be a good hire.
No second thoughts on three-game Origin for Sky Blues
NSW insist they're pleased the women's State of Origin has expanded to three games, even if under the old system they would already have been crowned champions.
Slater and DCE on cusp of joining Maroons great duos
Maroons coach Billy Slater and captain Daly Cherry-Evans are closing in on a rare feat of three Origin series wins in a row as a combination.
Night of horrors readies Edwards for Origin onslaught
Queensland can throw whatever they want at new NSW fullback Dylan Edwards, who believes he can handle the pressure of his Origin debut.
Jarryd Hayne to avoid fourth trial after rape acquittal
Prosecutors have confirmed former NRL star Jarryd Hayne will not face trial for a fourth time, after appeal judges quashed his convictions for raping a woman.
Sharks sweet as NRL teams sweat on Origin stars
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has been able to name a settled side to face Canterbury with no Sharks players part of the State of Origin battle.
Maguire lauds Latrell impact on Blues’ Origin focus
Michael Maguire is lavishing praise on Latrell Mitchell for the added x-factor he will give the NSW State of Origin side.
Slater-Maguire feud adds spice to Origin build-up
Michael Maguire and Queensland counterpart Billy Slater insist they remain on good terms after the NSW coach kicked off a war of words.
Maroons No.1 Walsh won’t carry demons at MCG: Slater
Queensland coach Billy Slater says Reece Walsh is ready to fire in the State of Orgin clash at the MCG with no self-doubts from his game one concussion.
Warriors star sidelined again after humbling NRL defeat
The Warriors will look to bounce back from their heavy NRL loss to Gold Coast without veteran halfback Shaun Johnson, who will miss at least the next month.
Jobless ex-NRL star avoids conviction for AVO breach
Former NSW State of Origin player James Roberts has been told to prove an AVO breach was out of character as he avoids a conviction.
Dolphin warming to sunny Redcliffe after lukewarm start
Dolphins centre Jake Averillo says the sunny Queensland weather has helped him adapt to his new home after a difficult start to his first season at Redcliffe.
Fifita backed by Tino to regain his Maroons jersey
David Fifita had a blinder for Gold Coast against the Warriors, and injured Queensland prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is backing him to return to the Maroons side.
Maroons plan Hammer and Lightning raid on NSW
Queensland are preparing to unleash fullback Reece Walsh and centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow on NSW in a State of Origin one-two punch for the ages.
Maroons will Axe MCG hoodoo to repeat 1995: Gillmeister
Queensland great Trevor Gillmeister captained the Maroons to their only Origin win at the MCG in 1995 and says Daly Cherry-Evans will break the 29-year-hoodoo.
Edwards’ debut puts Penrith’s dynasty among the greats
Penrith's 2021 premiership-winning squad has joined the likes of Brisbane in the early 2000s and St George Illawarra of 2011 to have 13 State of Origin players.
Meninga backs Tedesco but keeps close eye on Origin
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga will watch State of Origin closely, as NSW look to recreate history from 1994 at the MCG when they levelled the series.
Galvin pleads for Utoikamanu to stay with him at Tigers
Lachlan Galvin is using Wests Tigers' 48-24 flogging of Canberra to convince fans he wants to stay at the club, and now wants Stefano Utoikamanu to follow suit.
‘I’ve been lacking’: Broncos’ Piakura vows to lift game
Brisbane second-rower Brendan Piakura was in the Queensland camp for Origin I but his form since has been down and he intends to fire against the Warriors.
Moses demanding best from Blues says NSW playmaker Luai
Jarome Luai says Mitchell Moses has been calling the shots in the NSW State of Origin team, taking control as the Blues try to level the series at the MCG.