Mum’s legacy drives Grant as he ditches beetroot juice
Maroons hooker Harry Grant feels blessed to have had his mum as a PE teacher and learned plenty from a famous schoolboy coach who made him drink beetroot juice.
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DCE ‘not entertaining retirement’ from Maroons just yet
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says a personal challenge set by coach Billy Slater has him primed for his milestone match in a Maroons jumper.
Blues enforcer Martin sets sights on wounded Munster
Liam Martin had been at risk of missing the State of Origin series through injury but is now primed to reprise his role as Cameron Munster's agitator in chief.
No reservations about picking de Belin as captain: Carr
Jack de Belin spent more than two years subject to the NRL's no-fault stand-down policy but coach Ryan Carr had no qualms with selecting him as fill-in captain.
Dragons land NZ sevens gold medallist Nathan-Wong
NZ sevens star Tyla Nathan-Wong will switch codes and join St George Illawarra in the NRLW while Corban Baxter and Brydie Parker return for the Sydney Roosters.
Releasing son only ‘selfish’ call of Arthur’s tenure
Coach Brad Arthur has breathed a sigh of relief after releasing his son Jake, who was the victim of booing and social media abuse during his time at the Eels.
‘Fittest at club’ Sailor earns Broncos NRL chance
Regarded as the fittest man at the club, Tristan Sailor will join his father as a Brisbane NRL player when he wears the No.1 against the Warriors on Saturday.
Old foes Gilbert, Fifita now Maroons brothers in arms
Tom Gilbert and David Fifita enjoyed a ferocious north-south Brisbane rivalry as junior players but now they are united for a common cause.
NSW’s Mitchell keen to silence Maroons’ Origin boasts
Latrell Mitchell is eager to prove that State of Origin means as much to NSW as it does Queensland.
Luai becomes NSW’s shock option as back-up dummy-half
NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai could end up filling in for Apisai Koroisau at dummy-half in State of Origin I, emerging as the Blues option to spell the hooker.
Hynes’ mother can attend State of Origin opener
Nicho Hynes' is hopeful his mother can be in Adelaide for his Origin debut, after lawyers confirmed her parole conditions do not prevent interstate travel.
Maroons concede there’s no way to stop Payne Haas
Brisbane teammates Tom Flegler and Pat Carrigan have conceded there's no way for them to completely nullify NSW rival Payne Haas in State of Origin.
Ponga to win Queensland No.1 jersey for Origin opener
Queensland coach Billy Slater is set to name Kalyn Ponga at fullback for State of Origin I, with Tom Flegler and David Fifita likely to be recalled to the pack.
Addo-Carr to make Origin return as Bulldogs beat Titans
Josh Addo-Carr has made a try-scoring return from an ankle injury as Matt Burton inspired Canterbury to a 20-18 defeat of Gold Coast.
Trbojevic ready for Origin after Manly smash Canberra
Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic has shut down any doubt about his fitness for State of Origin, scoring a hat-trick as his side smashed Canberra 42-14 in the NRL.
Hudson Young won’t die wondering in NSW Origin debut
Canberra back-rower Hudson Young has been included in NSW's squad for State of Origin Game 1, setting up a debut he says he's dreamed about for years.
Mahoney calls for more clarity on hip-drop tackles
The NRL is desperate to rid the game of the hip-drop tackle but Canterbury's Reed Mahoney believes there is still uncertainty about its definition.
Blues back Pangai to keep cool starting in Origin I
NSW coach Brad Fittler is confident debutant Tevita Pangai will be able to keep his emotions in check in the State of Origin series opener against Queensland.
Walsh to debut for Maroons amid Origin selection shocks
Maroons coach Billy Slater explains why Reece Walsh and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow were preferred to Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai for the State of Origin series opener.
‘The hardest phone call’: Slater on dropping Gagai
Maroons coach Billy Slater was on the phone on Sunday night to make tough calls to dropped stars and 'good ones' to the tyros he selected for Queensland.
Graham a chance for Souths despite NSW withdrawal
Campbell Graham could still line up for South Sydney this weekend despite being forced out of the NSW camp on Monday morning with a sternum injury.
Jake Arthur a ‘massive loss’ for Parramatta: Moses
Jake Arthur is set for an immediate NRL move from Parramatta to Manly in what Mitchell Moses says is a huge loss for the Eels.
‘It is mine to lose’: Walsh will play No.1 his way
Queensland debutant Reece Walsh does not intend to relinquish his No.1 jersey to Kalyn Ponga and he will express himself in the State of Origin series opener
Trbojevic worn down by questions over fitness
Manly star Tom Trbojevic is adamant he has not been playing within himself, and is confident he can operate at full capacity for NSW in State of Origin.
Sympathetic DCE’s advice after stunning Qld Origin call
Maroons captain Daly Cherry-Evans knows how Dane Gagai is feeling after an omission that stunned the Blues, and has urged the centre to respond appropriately.
Tigers to return to Campbelltown and Leichhardt in 2024
Wests Tigers will return to playing five games each at Campbelltown Stadium and Leichhardt Oval in 2024, for the first time since 2004.
Cleary can’t understand questions over Luai’s No.6 pick
Nathan Cleary says questions over whether Jarome Luai should have kept the No.6 jersey were over the top, backing the five-eighth's selfless form.
Roosters’ woes won’t lessen Tedesco’s impact: Latrell
Latrell Mitchell is confident James Tedesco can bounce back from a sluggish start to the season with the Sydney Roosters come the Origin opener.
Klein handed whistle again for State of Origin opener
Ashley Klein will referee his 12th State of Origin match, despite being heavily criticised by New South Wales coach Brad Fittler.
Manly’s Jake Trbojevic out for six weeks with calf tear
Scans have confirmed Manly forward Jake Trbojevic has suffered a fresh calf tear, ending his State of Origin hopes for 2024 and ruling him out for six weeks.
‘Bring it on’: Munster dares Blues to target his ribs
Maroons No.6 Cameron Munster says he must improve to be regarded in the top echelon of players as he regrets giving away the nature of injuries he is carrying.