Crucial Sunday looms before Blues pick Origin I squad
NSW will have to wait until after the final game of round 12 to be certain of the backline they will take into State of Origin I against Queensland in Adelaide.
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Ponga HIA scare in Sharks’ victory over Knights
Nicho Hynes furthered his State of Origin case and Kalyn Ponga was sent for a HIA as Cronulla comfortably defeated Newcastle 26-6 in Coffs Harbour.
Brooks has a party for his 200th in 66-18 Tigers win
Luke Brooks has had one of the finest nights of his career in his 200th NRL game, as Wests Tigers racked up a record-breaking 66-18 win over North Queensland.
Kaufusi set to miss Origin as Storm beat Dolphins
The Storm beat the Dolphins 24-16 with Queensland second-rower Felise Kaufusi put on report for a high shot to leave his Origin hopes in limbo.
Cowboys adamant they can rebuild from Tigers mauling
North Queensland coach Todd Payten is adamant the 66-18 knockout blow delivered by the Wests Tigers won't kill off his team's NRL season.
Fa’asuamaleaui joins Kaufusi in QLD Origin purgatory
Queensland's Felise Kaufusi faces a three-game ban and will miss State of Origin I unless he can successfully contest a grade-two careless high tackle charge.
Koroisau set for Origin as Blues leave out Cook
NSW's selectors have made a late call to include Apisai Koroisau in the State of Origin squad, with the Blues set to leave out Damien Cook for Game I.
Sheens wants to meet with NRL over referees’ calls
Wests Tigers' big 66-18 win over North Queensland hasn't stopped coach Tim Sheens from being unhappy with several refereeing calls.
Brooks unsure on Tigers future after 200th-game heroics
Luke Brooks had his best night in Wests Tigers colours for his 200th NRL game, but he is unsure if he wants to remain at the NRL club.
Munster to play with fractured rib for Maroons
Cameron Munster will nurse rib and elbow injuries in Origin camp for Queensland after playing through the pain to lead the Storm to victory over the Dolphins..
Papalii’s retirement opens up race for Maroon selection
Long-time Queensland prop Josh Papalii has announced his retirement from State of Origin football, leaving Billy Slater to look elsewhere for front-row options.
Souths at home in Homebush ahead of Moore Park return
South Sydney were incensed by the NSW government's decision to block them from moving to Moore Park last year, but they now feel right at home in Homebush.
Southwell eyes NSW debut in women’s Origin opener
NSW coach Kylie Hilder has called up 18-year-old halfback Jesse Southwell for the women's State of Origin series opener against Queensland.
Storm to open new Queensland NRL academy
Melbourne are opening a new academy hub on the Sunshine Coast to try to ward off the recruitment threat of NRL newcomers the Dolphins.
NRL blindsided by NSW Government’s UFC announcement
The NRL says it was not advised about the NSW Government's decision to bring a UFC event to Sydney on the Sunday of the first week of finals.
Cleary makes history as Panthers beat gritty Broncos
The Panthers have ground Brisbane down in a steely 15-4 win that featured a Nathan Cleary landmark and a bizarre disallowed try to Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs.
Eels set a fresh challenge for in-form Cartwright
As Parramatta fight to save their NRL season, captain Clint Gutherson is priming Bryce Cartwright to take his career-best form to a new level.
Jarome Luai fined for making contact with touch judge
Escaping with a fine which leaves him free for Origin, Penrith's Jarome Luai says his push on touch judge Chris Sutton was a case of mistaken identity.
Banana-drama! Walters wants Flegler in Maroons squad
Brisbane warrior prop Tom Flegler hails from a workaholic banana farming family and is a Queensland prop in waiting insists his coach Kevin Walters.
Chilli Sydney camp to ‘galvanise’ Cowboys: Todd Payten
The North Queensland Cowboys might love the tropical heat but an extended and chilly Sydney camp has come at just the right time, says coach Todd Payten.
No Munster, no worries in halves for Bennett’s Dolphins
Wayne Bennett may not have superstar halves but says the players he does have are doing a "great job" ahead of the Dolphins NRL clash with the Melbourne Storm.
Coffs boy Miller eyes win over old Sharks teammates
Newcastle star Locky Miller is relishing the chance to play against his former Cronulla teammates when the NRL returns to his Coffs Harbour stomping ground.
Tigers to make multi-year offer to keep Luke Brooks
Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has declared his club will make an offer to keep Luke Brooks, batting away claims the off-contract halfback needs a fresh start.
Bennett: Gilbert the epitome of a Queensland forward
Tom Gilbert is in the hunt for Queensland selection with his Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett providing a glowing endorsement of the lock forward.
QRL boss Ikin targets Bennett, explains Broncos exit
QRL CEO Ben Ikin remains great friends with Brisbane coach Kevin Walters and says their robust discussions when he was head of football benefited the club.
Ikin: QRL backs Brisbane Tigers to be 18th NRL team
The plan by the newly launched Brisbane Tigers bid to develop the game in Brisbane's western corridor is key to why the QRL is backing their NRL plans.
Dragons stun Roosters with late try in NRL thriller
St George Illawarra have upset the Sydney Roosters after scoring in the dying seconds for a 24-22 NRL win under interim coach Ryan Carr.
Radley’s horror record prompts long ban for headbutt
Star Sydney Roosters lock Victor Radley is facing at least three games on the sidelines for a headbutt in his team's loss to St George Illawarra.
Roosters give Ryles green light to discuss Dragons role
Jason Ryles will be free to leave the Sydney Roosters this NRL season if he lands the vacant St George Illawarra role after the Roosters paved the way.
Leilua to rebuild NRL career after DV charges dropped
North Queensland player Luciano Leilua is set to hit the NRL field again after police dropped domestic violence-related charges against him.
Blame me, not Smith for Roosters’ struggles: Robinson
Brandon Smith has been criticised for his form at the Sydney Roosters, but coach Trent Robinson says the club is failing to get the best out of the star hooker.