Unlikely captains Brooks and Brown ready to lead Manly
Luke Brooks is relishing the chance to co-captain Manly alongside lifelong friend Nathan Brown when the Sea Eagles meet South Sydney.
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No kicking stones for Burton as big games loom for Dogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo says Matt Burton has shown no signs of his NSW State of Origin rejection ahead of a crucial three weeks for the Bulldogs.
Broncos’ Jensen sprains ankle, Cobbo set for Warriors
Brisbane prop Corey Jensen sprained an ankle at training on Friday while centre Selwyn Cobbo trained well and will play against the Warriors on Saturday week.
NRL heavyweights withdraw from Las Vegas opening round
Melbourne have told the NRL they're not interested in going to Las Vegas for the 2025 season opener, leaving the Warriors, Penrith, Cronulla and Canberra to go.
Concreter looks for a crack in Latrell’s Origin defence
Returning NSW State of Origin star Latrell Mitchell got a thorough test when he faced up against St Marys centre Semisi Kioa.
‘No one deserved to be dropped’: NSW defend Origin team
No NSW player deserved to be dropped for the decider of the first ever three-match women's State of Origin series, Blues coach Kylie Hilder says.
Visions of Buddy: Tabuai-Fidow gets to fulfil MCG dream
Queensland's Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow gets to follow in the footsteps of childhood idol Buddy Franklin and play at the MCG, where he hopes to score a try or four.
Injured Storm superstar tracking for early NRL return
Cameron Munster's recovery from a serious groin injury is ahead of schedule with the Melbourne gun back running as he plots a return to play.
Roosters release American NRLW prospect Liz Tafuna
Liz Tafuna was set to become the NRLW's first American recruit but the rugby sevens convert has had to return home to the US.
Nanai fails to train with Maroons due to calf ‘niggle’
Queensland have concerns over the fitness of forward Jeremiah Nanai ahead of the second State of Origin clash in Melbourne.
NRL wants me to stay out of PNG discussions: Olam
When it comes to granting Papua New Guinea the NRL's 18th licence, Justin Olam says his opinions differ with those of rugby league powerbrokers.
‘Special player’: Maroon Carrigan backs Cobbo to shine
Queensland and Brisbane flyer Selwyn Cobbo has returned to his home town of Cherbourg to recharge his batteries after he was left out of the Maroons squad.
Origin the last frontier for NSW giant Haas to conquer
Payne Haas has established himself as one of the NRL's premier front-rowers, but he has yet to assert that same level of dominance at State of Origin level.
Dolphins hunt second big scalp in Storm blockbuster
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says Tevita Pangai is a game-breaker but isn't expecting miracles against the Storm in his first match of the season.
NSW’s Lomax and Moses to provide preview for Parra fans
Parramatta will get a sneak preview of Zac Lomax's combination with Mitch Moses when the Eels' 2025 recruit and halfback run out together for NSW.
The Origin stat Manly must defy to boost finals hopes
A heavily changed Manly side will bid to buck a trend of suffering Origin-affected losses when they travel to South Sydney in round 16.
Raiders fans ‘right to be upset’ over home humiliations
The Canberra Raiders are determined not to let their fans down again after being booed off the pitch in their third-straight home defeat.
Keilee Joseph returns for Queensland in Origin decider
Injury has forced Queensland coach Tahnee Norris to make one change to her Maroons line-up for the Women's State of Origin decider.
Valentine homes in on Latrell in Origin centre clash
Queensland centre Valentine Holmes has outlined his plans for handling "classy" opposite number Latrell Mitchell in game two of the State of Origin series.
Luckless Adam Doueihi pens new deal with Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers have secured the services of Adam Doueihi for 2025 and backed the injury-plagued playmaker to deliver on his potential.
Jake Trbojevic unfazed by NSW captaincy criticism
Despite criticism of his position as captain following State of Origin I, Jake Trbojevic insists nothing will deflect him from doing his best for NSW.
Souths No.9 Damien Cook set to complete Dragons return
Damien Cook is on the cusp of agreeing a deal to leave South Sydney and return to St George Illawarra.
Manu can’t see himself back at Sydney Roosters in 2025
Sydney Roosters superstar Joey Manu says it is very unlikely he'll be back at the NRL club in 2025, believing he needs more than six months in rugby union.
Hamiso on track to become greatest Origin tryscorer
Queensland centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored eight State of Origin tries in just five games and is on track to smash Origin all-time records.
Call of Duty: man cave helps prep Olakau’atu for Origin
Haumole Olakau'atu raced the clock for State of Origin selection with an ice pack on his calf and video games on his computer.
Capewell ready to be Mr Fix-it for Maroons after recall
Veteran forward Kurt Capewell is back for Queensland in the role of a bench utility and will play his 10th State of Origin match at the MCG.
Big names return in NRL as injured Manly duo back up
Manly have managed to name a NRL team with just one debutant despite missing 13 players, while several big names are set to return for other clubs.
Warriors taking positives from painful loss to Storm
Star back Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will return from his lengthy hamstring injury against Gold Coast as the Warriors look to regroup after falling to Melbourne.
Eels scrap Tuilagi judiciary bid after injury update
Parramatta second-rower Kelma Tuilagi has opted to take a five-game NRL ban for a dangerous throw, with a thumb injury set to sideline him anyway.
Walsh forgives Suaalii, vows he won’t be gun shy at MCG
Queensland fullback Reece Walsh won't change the way he plays against NSW on return from concussion and has smoked the peace pipe with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
NSW vow to not change their targeting of Reece Walsh
Liam Martin has declared NSW will again target Reece Walsh in State of Origin II, unfazed by Queensland's insinuations that they illegally went after the No.1.