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.
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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.
Jack De Belin named Dragons captain against Dolphins
St George Illawarra have named Jack de Belin as their captain for Thursday's fixture with the Dolphins with Ben Hunt away on State of Origin duties.
Take mind games for Grant-ed as Maroons Hunt Origin win
Queensland coach Billy Slater says his former Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy "may get his wish'' as he keeps NSW guessing on a key positional strategy.
Schuster declares he won’t leave Manly for Wests Tigers
Josh Schuster is adamant he has no plans to leave Manly, rejecting any suggestion he could follow recruitment manager Scott Fulton to Wests Tigers.
Steak fuelling Taniela Paseka’s Manly rise
Big Manly prop Taniela Paseka says a nightly dinner of big steaks is helping him deliver his best season to date for the Sea Eagles.
Origin dream lingers for Hopgood after junior defeats
J'maine Hopgood would have laughed if you said he was a Queensland State of Origin contender at the start of the NRL season, but now it's a real possibility.
Lomax on good terms with Griffin, back using old tee
Anthony Griffin demoted Zac Lomax in the final weeks of his tenure at St George Illawarra but the Dragons centre insists the pair remains on good terms.
Roosters blow: Radley, Smith face long sideline stints
Sydney Roosters lock Victor Radley is facing at least three games on the NRL sidelines for a headbutt, while hooker Brandon Smith is out 6-8 weeks with injury.
Parramatta adamant Souths upset shows off the real Eels
Parramatta captain Clint Gutherson is adamant the Eels remain a team who can be a force in 2023, despite their poor start to the season.
Robinson calm as Roosters drop third-straight game
For only the second time in Trent Robinson's tenure, the Sydney Roosters are preparing to enter the crucial State of Origin period with a losing record.
Eels stun Souths to breathe life back into their season
Dylan Brown and Mitchell Moses have starred to help Parramatta become the first team to beat South Sydney in the NRL's Indigenous Round in seven years.
Oloapu to make history as young Bulldogs half
Canterbury prodigy Karl Oloapu is set to become the NRL's youngest starting half since the Super League war when he runs out in No.6 against Gold Coast.