Mitchell’s Origin teammates hail ‘selfless’ withdrawal
Under an injury cloud, Latrell Mitchell withdrew from the must-win second State of Origin game, a decision his NSW teammates have described as selfless.
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Gallant Knight Gagai on track for best ever season
Dane Gagai missed out on the Queensland team but former Maroons centre Brent Tate says he has handled that blow superbly, as his season statistics reveal.
Bellamy looking for consistency as Storm tackle Tigers
Coach Craig Bellamy says Wests Tigers can't be taken lightly on Saturday night and wants to see Melbourne back up their big win over Cronulla.
Origin absences could help Roosters lift: Tedesco
The loss of key players to State of Origin could lift the Sydney Roosters rather than sounding the death knell to their season, NSW skipper James Tedesco says.
High flyers Coates, Nanai prepare bombing raid on Blues
NSW are set for an aerial barrage against high-flying Queensland in the shape of former triple-jumper Xavier Coates and LeBron James-inspired Jeremiah Nanai.
Luke Brooks won’t saddle up with Cowboys, says coach
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has scuppered reports linking Luke Brooks to the club, and says an extension for assistant coach Dean Young is imminent.
NSW star Latrell Mitchell out of State of Origin II
NSW Blues star Latrell Mitchell will miss a second consecutive State of Origin match with the calf injury he suffered late last month.
Bellamy spray has Harry Grant primed for Maroons
Queensland hooker Harry Grant's last game was superb after a sub-par effort and his Storm mentor Craig Bellamy, a former NSW coach, played a role in his reboot.
Blues bracing for another frantic Origin finish
NSW captain James Tedesco is predicting State of Origin II will be decided in the dying minutes, and history suggests he might be on to something.
Hunt coy on future, endorses Flanagan as Dragons coach
St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt has not ruled out a return to Queensland but says Shane Flanagan is the experienced coach the Dragons need.
Cameron Munster’s quest to end Maroons’ game two blues
Cameron Munster has never won game two of a State of Origin series and wants to 'prove the critics wrong' at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.
Double trouble: Maroons plot to foil Turbo and Latrell
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans and Maroons legend Brent Tate back Valentine Holmes to handle Latrell Mitchell as the NSW star reunites with Tom Trbojevic.
‘Idiot’: Fittler’s fiery phone call to Blue Liam Martin
A mistimed tackle attempt left Liam Martin with a category-one head knock at the weekend, leading to a spray from NSW coach Brad Fittler.
Under 19s State of Origin confirmed for July 13
The NRL has scheduled Under-19s State of Origin matches for July 13, with men's and women's fixtures both set to be played at Kayo Stadium in Queensland.
Collins reveals origins of Maroons’ freakish try
Lindsay Collins may look like your typical front-rower but his leaping effort to set up a great State of Origin try reveals plenty about Billy Slater's Maroons.
Mo’s back in Maroon as Fotuaika brothers forge on
Moeaki Fotuaika has forced his way back into the Maroons' fold for State of Origin II while brother Feao forges a rugby union career in France.
Murray and Martin tracking well for NSW, Latrell unsure
Liam Martin and Cameron Murray are both on track to line up for NSW in the must-win second State of Origin match, but Latrell Mitchell's fate remains uncertain.
Flanagan given three-year deal by St George Illawarra
Premiership-winning ex-Cronulla boss Shane Flanagan has been officially confirmed as St George Illawarra's next head coach.
DCE warns new NSW halfback Moses about Origin beast
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says NSW half Mitch Moses faces a similar challenge to him in 2014 when he initially failed.
NSW debutant Robson has felt Origin-ready ‘for years’
Some were surprised by Reece Robson's inclusion in the NSW squad for Game II but the man himself has felt ready for the State of Origin arena for some time.
Fittler defends call to drop Hynes, tips Origin return
Mitch Moses and Reece Robson's inclusion in the NSW side left no room for Nicho Hynes but Brad Fittler does not believe his State of Origin career is over.
Knights drop Marzhew for missing team bus
Newcastle winger Greg Marzhew has been dropped for this weekend's game for a breach of the club's disciplinary standards.
Moses always the favourite to replace Cleary: Fittler
After fracturing his back in his 2021 Origin debut, Mitchell Moses has another chance to steer the Blues to victory in Brisbane.
Shane Flanagan set to be appointed Dragons coach
St George Illawarra will unveil Shane Flanagan as their next head coach but the ex-Cronulla boss will not join the Dragons until next season.
Cowboy Townsend shoots down ‘hand grenade’ exit rumours
Chad Townsend says he is frustrated by reports linking him with a move away from North Queensland with 18 months left on his contract.
Flegler lights fuse for Origin ‘biff’ after Tino taunts
Thomas Flegler would be happy for an uptick in State of Origin aggression as Queensland brace for a fierce reception from NSW for Tino Fa'asuamaleaui.
Walsh inspired by Ponga ahead of Origin showdown
Queensland fullback Reece Walsh is drawing on wisdom from coach Billy Slater and encouragement from Kalyn Ponga ahead of State of Origin's game two.
Resurgent Schuster welcomes Cherry-Evans’ reality check
Josh Schuster says a public dressing down from skipper Daly Cherry-Evans has helped him find NRL form for Manly.
Slater sifts options to chaos-proof Maroons for Origin
The versatility of Corey Horsburgh and energy of Jeremiah Nanai have impressed Queensland coach Billy Slater as he mulls his Origin injury replacement options.
Blues monitors Origin fitness of Mitchell and Murray
NSW coach Brad Fittler is leaning towards picking Liam Martin for State of Origin II as fitness clouds also hover over Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray.
Luke Brooks to leave Tigers, turns down new deal
Luke Brooks will quit NRL club Wests Tigers at the end of this year after turning down a proposed new contract.