Maroons recall Nanai, Coates, Fotuaika for Origin II
Melbourne winger Xavier Coates is back in the Queensland side for game two of the State of Origin series to replace injured Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo.
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Nanai’s 53 minutes of mayhem key to Maroons selection
Queensland coach Billy Slater had a tough call to make about his right edge second-rower for Origin game two but says Jeremiah Nanai made a compelling case.
Moses makes compelling Origin case as Eels smash Dogs
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‘Just getting started’: Billy Slater’s warning to NSW
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Kelly named for women’s Origin II after horror injury
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Storm and Sharks set for spicy NRL top-four battle
Melbourne and Cronulla will rekindle their fierce rivalry in a pivotal NRL clash with a top-four spot on the line at AAMI Park.
Barnett faces one-week ban, Hopoate cited for hair pull
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Sky’s the limit for Warriors, says Nicoll-Klokstad
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NRL’s Dragons upset Souths as coaching call looms
St George Illawarra have proven there are green shoots for their new coach to work with, upsetting South Sydney 36-30 in their NRL match at Jubilee Stadium.
Injured Souths trio to know Origin readiness on Monday
Jason Demetriou says South Sydney's injured NSW State of Origin contenders will be assessed on Monday, determining whether they're available for Game II.
Late Reynolds try gets Broncos home over brave Knights
Adam Reynolds scored the winning try in Brisbane's 24-20 win over Newcastle but the battle between gun No.1s Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh was one for the ages.
Blues enforcer Martin hurt in Penrith win over Roosters
NSW coach Brad Fittler may have lost another Blues star for State of Origin II after Liam Martin was concussed in Penrith's 30-6 rout of the Sydney Roosters.
Leniu backed to take on Queensland after JWH tussle
Penrith forward Spencer Leniu is firming for his NSW State of Origin debut after antagonising Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
Ponga ‘comfortable’ with call to sit out Origin series
Kalyn Ponga says he decided to withdraw from this year's State of Origin series to put enjoyment and playing for Newcastle first after a tough start to 2023.
Keep Carr on after coaching call is made: Dragons
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‘Up to Freddy now’: Reynolds makes case for Origin
Brisbane skipper Adam Reynolds says he is a more complete player than when he last played for NSW in 2016 and is ready and willing for an Origin recall.
Injured Cody Walker racing the State of Origin clock
State of Origin hopeful Cody Walker has suffered a minor quad injury that could affect his ability to earn a NSW recall for the second game of the series.
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Maroons turn to Polata, target Origin clean sweep
Winger China Polata will make her State of Origin debut for Queensland as they target winning the series against NSW outright and not on points aggregate.
RLPA bullish on settlement proposal, CBA talks drag on
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‘Ripping contest’: Walsh v Ponga clash excites Walters
Two of Queensland's best fullbacks do battle when Brisbane star Reece Walsh takes on Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga, the man he usurped for Maroons' No.1 jersey.
Maroons hopeful Fotuaika credits Tino for regained mojo
Gold Coast prop Moeaki Fotuaika says he is in a better position to fire for Queensland should he get a Maroons recall.
Premiership star Scott Sorensen re-signs with Penrith
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Warriors rout Raiders to spoil Croker celebration
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Turbo-charged Manly thump injury-hit Dolphins 58-18
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Bennett won’t buy to fix faltering Dolphins
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Walters drops Paix, gives Smoothy Broncos debut
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has sent hooker Cory Paix back to Queensland Cup to work on his game, while giving Tyson Smoothy his club debut.
Koroisau out of Origin with broken jaw as Titans win
Wests Tigers and NSW hooker Api Koroisau broke his jaw while Gold Coast and Queensland prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui was put on report in the Titans' 28-12 NRL win.
Tino escapes ban for shot on Koroisau, free for Origin
Maroons and Titans prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has escaped suspension for his shot that broke Apisai Koroisau's jaw and is free for State of Origin II.