Slater’s wisdom puts Nanai, Cowboys back on NRL track
A call from Queensland coach Billy Slater was just the medicine Jeremiah Nanai needed to put away a slow start in 2023 and improve his NRL mindset.
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Luai backs Hynes pairing in Cleary’s Origin absence
NSW and Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has been ruled out of the second State of Origin match as Jarome Luai sizes up a halves pairing with Nicho Hynes.
Warriors backer apologises for NRL ref integrity attack
The boss of the Warrior's major sponsor has publicly apologised after an attack on the integrity of the NRL's referees was called out as fanciful and insulting.
Controversial penalty helps Raiders tame raging Tigers
A penalty goal in the dying minutes has allowed Canberra to survive an almighty scare from the Wests Tigers, holding on for a breathless 20-19 NRL win.
Stuart lashes ‘muppets’ as Croker call vindicated
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says his decision to rest Jarrod Croker for the clash against Wests Tigers took a level of leadership unknown to his detractors.
Dragons aren’t short on leadership options: Lawrie
St George Illawarra prop Blake Lawrie insists the Dragons have depth of leaders after they controversially named Jack de Belin fill-in captain last week.
Raider Fogarty feels for Tigers after crucial penalty
A last-minute penalty goal denied Wests Tigers a famous victory over Canberra, and the man who struck the final blow admits he feels for the joint venture side.
Craig Bellamy surprised but happy with Ryles’s decision
Jason Ryles's decision to choose Melbourne over St George Illawarra came as a surprise to head coach Craig Bellamy but he's happy to welcome him back in 2024.
Bulldogs predict improved Pangai after Origin debut
Tevita Pangai Jr will play for Canterbury against the Roosters with Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo confident the prop will be boosted by his Origin experience.
Johnson dances through the Dolphins in big Warriors win
The Warriors have got their NRL season back on track with a 30-8 win over an undermanned Dolphins outfit in Auckland.
Origin guns Arrow, Murray injured as Souths whip Titans
Winger Alex Johnston has scored a hat-trick to take his career tally to 178, but two other Souths stars were injured as the Rabbitohs thumped the Titans 46-28.
Broncos triumph in NRL heavyweight bout with Sharks
With key players backing up from State of Origin duties, Brisbane have come out on top in their heavyweight bout with Cronulla in a 20-12 win in Sydney.
Tino needs help to cure Titans of second-half fade-outs
The Gold Coast have given up four double-digit leads this year and inspirational captain Tino Fa'suamaleaui has had enough of it.
Successful return for Warriors’ hard-hitting Barnett
Mitch Barnett has made a successful return to the Warriors after a two-month injury break.
Fitzgibbon praises Hynes for bouncing back from Origin
Nicho Hynes had a forgettable State of Origin debut but the Cronulla captain's effort in his follow-up game has impressed his coach Craig Fitzgibbon.
‘Got his mojo back’: Johnston back to Rabbitohs best
South Sydney winger Alex Johnston is just 34 tries away from Ken Irivine's all-time mark of 212 as coach Jason Demetriou explained why the scores still flow.
Cook keen to answer Brad Fittler SOS recall for NSW
Rabbitohs hooker Damien Cook respects the way NSW coach Brad Fittler spoke to him about being dropped from the Origin side, but insists he's ready to return.
NRL mulls future of Dylan Brown after touching charge
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown could be stood down as he faces five charges of sexually touching a woman without her permission.
Milford, Wallace face bans in double blow for Dolphins
The Dolphins are set to be without experienced players Anthony Milford and Jarrod Wallace for three games after they were cited by the match review committee.
Tedesco’s ‘champion’ performance halts Roosters’ slide
Under fire after NSW lost the opening State of Origin game, James Tedesco has responded in style to lead the Sydney Roosters to a 25-24 win over Canterbury.
Bulldogs’ Flanagan set for recall as Mahoney goes down
Canterbury will recall Kyle Flanagan for his first NRL game in almost two months after losing Reed Mahoney to a head injury against the Sydney Roosters.
Cowboys’ second half blitz dominates Storm at home
North Queensland scored five tries to Melbourne's one in a second half blitz that keeps their season alive and ends a two-game NRL slide.
Blues blow: Cleary hamstrung as Panthers beat Dragons
Nathan Cleary's State of Origin hopes are in doubt after he limped out of Penrith's 26-18 NRL win over St George Illawarra.
Outside backs stay on Cowboys’ NRL radar for 2024
Todd Payten is already looking ahead to 2024 after using a recent fortnight in NSW to sound out potential signings for North Queensland.
More Rabbitohs in Origin frame but Demetriou keeps cool
South Sydney could lose a raft of players to Origin duty as the series progresses but Jason Demetriou is prepared to cross that bridge when he comes to it.
Payten gives Young space as Dragons race heats up
Dean Young is one of two front-runners to snare the vacant St George Illawarra coaching job but his current boss is yet to broach the situation with him.
Maroons’ Cobbo out, Walsh aims to back up for Broncos
Brisbane's Selwyn Cobbo will miss Saturday's NRL clash against Cronulla but the rest of the Broncos' State of Origin contingent are keen to back up.
Warriors wary of ‘complete package’ Dolphins
Warriors coach Andrew Webster's plan to combat impressive NRL newcomers the Dolphins is to win the possession battle.
Maroons triumph in first game of Women’s Origin series
Queensland have landed the first blow in the Women's State of Origin series, claiming a 18-10 win over NSW at CommBank Stadium.
Error rate prompts calls to shift Women’s Origin series
Both NSW coach Kylie Hilder and Queensland fullback Tamika Upton have suggested shifting the Women's State of Origin series to the post-season.
Blues can beat Suncorp boos, square Origin series: Haas
Payne Haas is confident that NSW can overcome history and win in Brisbane to set up a State of Origin decider in Sydney.