Insipid Broncos bench give Walters a big headache
Brisbane's 22-12 loss to Cronulla highlighted a weakness on the bench, with coach Kevin Walters disappointed in players not backing up from State of Origin.
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Trindall leads Sharks to comeback win over Broncos
Cronulla have ended a two-game losing streak with a win over Brisbane to return to the top of the NRL, with Braydon Trindall excelling in place of Nicho Hynes.
Warriors score seven tries in Cowboys thrashing
The Warriors have won for the third successive match, crushing a listless North Queensland outfit who had four players backing up after State of Origin.
Latrell stars in Origin audition as Souths sink Titans
Latrell Mitchell has had a near-faultless audition to win back his place in the NSW State of Origin side, leading South Sydney to a 46-12 win over Gold Coast.
Storm’s Queensland Origin pair set to face Knights
Melbourne skipper Harry Grant and star winger Xavier Coates are set to back up from State of Origin in a boost for the undermanned Storm against Newcastle.
Panthers back Martin, Edwards to be fit for Origin II
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary claims Dylan Edwards and Liam Martin should both recover in time to face Queensland in State of Origin II.
Marshall lashes Tigers after worst half in club history
Wests Tigers' horror second half against St George Illawarra was their worst in the club's history, with ill-discipline infuriating coach Benji Marshall.
Lomax cleared, Ravalawa awaits sanction for dissent
Zac Lomax won't be sanctioned for taking out Tigers rookie Solomon Alaimalo, but axed winger Mikaele Ravalawa is facing a ban for abusing a NSW Cup official.
Lomax scores 32 points as Dragons scorch Tigers
St George Illawarra have thrashed Wests Tigers 56-14 to return to the NRL's top eight, with Zac Lomax scoring 32 points on his own.
Injured Souths star doubtful to play before Origin II
Injured South Sydney captain Cameron Murray may not have the chance to re-assert his State of Origin credentials before teams are picked for game two.
Shannon Mato escapes with fine for hair pull in Origin
Shannon Mato has learnt her fate after going on report for pulling Yasmin Clydsdale's hair in the second women's State of Origin match.
Cowboys rest Origin representatives Robson, Taulagi
North Queensland have ruled out at least two of their State of Origin representatives for their round-14 clash with the Warriors.
NRL must do more to protect Reece Walsh: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's four-week ban isn't long enough to ensure players will stop putting shots on Reece Walsh.
Suaalii’s immediate NSW career all but over after plea
Blues centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has accepted a four-match ban for the shot that knocked out Queensland's Reece Walsh in the State of Origin series opener.
Tevita Pangai Jr to make NRL comeback with Dolphins
After quitting the sport last year, Tevita Pangai Jr will make his NRL comeback with the Dolphins for the rest of 2024, reuniting with mentor Wayne Bennett.
The Townsville Redemption: Sky Blues eye Origin III
NSW will head to Townsville for the women's State of Origin decider with memories of last year's second interstate game still fresh in their memories.
Queensland level women’s series in Origin II thriller
Queensland have levelled the inaugural three-match women's State of Origin series after Lauren Brown kicked a field goal that sealed their 11-10 defeat of NSW.
Fullback Sloan signs new two-year deal with Dragons
Tyrell Sloan has signed a new two-year deal at St George Illawarra in a major boost for the rebuilding NRL club.
Benji hopes holiday a turning point for tired Tigers
The refreshed Wests Tigers hope to turn their flailing NRL season around when they take on St George Illawarra after a much-needed bye week.
Dearden cements Origin credentials in DCE masterclass
Tom Dearden is one of the NRL's most exciting young playmakers, but his maturity in the Maroons' demolition of NSW shows why he will be a future Origin leader.
Josh Hannay could be new Eels coach: J’maine Hopgood
Parramatta forward J'maine Hopgood says Maroons and Cronulla assistant Josh Hannay would be a strong hire as the Eels look to fill their head-coaching role.
Thurston accuses Blues of ‘putting target’ on Walsh
Queensland legends Johnathan Thurston and Nate Myles have savaged NSW after Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was sent off for a high shot that concussed Reece Walsh.
‘Am I in trouble?’: Hammer strikes after Slater chat
Queensland hat-trick hero Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow thought he was in for a dressing-down when coach Billy Slater came on the field to talk to him during Origin I.
DCE, Slater warn Blues that Origin best is yet to come
Queensland coach Billy Slater and team veterans are looking for vast improvements for the rest of the State of Origin series despite thrashing NSW 38-10.
Edwards injury, Hynes form a selection headache for NSW
Nicho Hynes' tough night for NSW will mean Blues coach Michael Maguire is considering the make-up of his side with the series on the line.
History on Maroons’ side as Blues seek MCG miracle
NSW have a mountain to climb to rescue the State of Origin series, but prop Payne Haas says it's a feat the Blues can accomplish.
‘Let down my state’: Suaalii remorseful after Walsh hit
Blues coach Michael Maguire has ridiculed claims his side targeted Maroons No.1 Reece Walsh, as NSW's Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii apologised for his reckless tackle.
Tedesco’s NSW recall leaves Maguire with more questions
Michael Maguire has been left with more questions to answer after a hot-and-cold showing from James Tedesco marked the NSW coach's Origin bow.
Cobbo selection masterstroke key to Maroons victory
Maroons coach Billy Slater was criticised for picking Selwyn Cobbo on the bench but he was crucial in the 38-10 win over NSW after Reece Walsh left the field.
Queensland win Origin I after NSW’s Suaalii sent off
Queensland have thrown the first punch in the State of Origin series by securing a 38-10 win over NSW, whose debutant centre Joseph Suaalii was sent off early.
Suaalii cops four-game ban for Origin hit on Walsh
NSW centre Joseph Suaalii is facing a monster ban after knocking Queensland's Reece Walsh out of the State of Origin series opener.