Sloan wants to be Dragons’ generational answer at No.1
St George Illawarra have cycled through 19 fullbacks since Darius Boyd's 2011 exit, but Tyrell Sloan has set his sights on being the solution to that problem.
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Olakau’atu injury concern as Panthers down Manly
NSW forward Haumole Olakau'atu managed just 23 minutes in Manly's 32-22 NRL loss to Penrith, plunging his availability to play in Origin II into doubt.
Storm hold out Knights in high-scoring NRL encounter
Melbourne have piled on six tries, with five-eighth Tyran Wishart crossing twice, to hold out Newcastle 36-28 to again move to the top of the NRL table.
Lomax defends NSW’s Origin fight as Latrell calls grow
Zac Lomax has defended the 12-man Blues' fight in the opening game of the State of Origin series as Latrell Mitchell looms as a replacement for NSW.
Barrett targets Dogs win in hunt of full-time Eels job
Trent Barrett wants to coach Parramatta next season but he is reluctant to allow speculation derail the Eels' bid to climb up the NRL ladder.
Sharks centre Ramien makes case for NSW debut in Origin
NSW coach Michael Maguire has told Cronulla centre Jesse Ramien he is in contention for an Origin debut as the powerhouse Shark delivered against Brisbane.
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.
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.