Ikin: QRL wants Slater to stay on as Maroons coach
Queensland Rugby League CEO Ben Ikin says Maroons coach Billy Slater and the team continue to improve and expects the trend to continue if he stays in the role.
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Halfback Fogarty open to criticism after blowout losses
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty is encouraging coach Ricky Stuart to be more critical of his performances after the Raiders' recent poor home record.
‘Special’ ties bind Maroons’ Ben Hunt and Harry Grant
To understand why Maroons hookers Ben Hunt and Harry Grant are a lethal duo on the field you need to look into their past in a small Central Queensland town.
No interest in underdog tag on NSW Origin judgement day
For the first time since the State of Origin playing days of Cameron Smith and Billy Slater, the NSW Blues find themselves as considerable underdogs.
Canterbury’s Jake Averillo signs with Dolphins
Utility back Jake Averillo will join the Dolphins from 2024, his current club Canterbury has confirmed.
Cherry-Evans inspired by ethos of Khawaja’s fightback
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans and Test opener Usman Khawaja share a lot in common and the Maroons No.7 says both find solace in their "happy place".
Roosters receive welcome news on Luke Keary injury
Luke Keary has been cleared of a serious jaw injury in a boost to the Sydney Roosters' flagging NRL premiership fortunes.
Meticulous rehab pays Origin II dividends for Murray
Cameron Murray has been cleared to play for NSW in State of Origin II after emerging injury-free from a training session following a groin complaint.
Maroons stalwart new Broncos football manager
Brisbane have secured a replacement for former head of football Ben Ikin with Joe McDermott to work alongside head NRL coach Kevin Walters.
Upton looking to ride Queensland wave in Origin II
With a clear plan of attack and a sea of Maroon at their backs, Tamika Upton hopes her side can ride a Queensland wave in Origin's Townsville decider.
NRL’s Lodge to leave Roosters immediately
Matthew Lodge is on the lookout for a new club after being granted an immediate release from his Sydney Roosters deal.
North Queensland pinch vital NRL win against Penrith
North Queensland have made it back-to-back wins over NRL premiership fancies by scoring a 27-23 golden-point win over Penrith in Townsville.
Defence killed Panthers in Cowboys loss: coach Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary was full of praise for his fill-in talents but says a bad defensive effort cost them victory against North Queensland on Friday night.
Frizell relishing new lease on State of Origin life
There was a time when Tyson Frizell thought his State of Origin career was over but the second-rower now firms as crucial to the Blues' chances in game two.
Pangai’s Origin axing ‘blessing in disguise’: Addo-Carr
Josh Addo-Carr predicts NSW has not seen the last of his Canterbury teammate Tevita Pangai Jr., who was axed from the side for the must-win Game II.
Smith gave ‘special’ DCE template as Maroons skipper
Cameron Smith is happy he endorsed Daly Cherry-Evans as Maroons captain in 2019, while the man known as DCE credits his former captain for blazing the trail.
Hynes growing in ‘uncharted territory’: Fitzgibbon
Reigning Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes is in "uncharted territory" as Cronulla fight to bounce back from last week's big loss to Melbourne.
Blues doing it for Freddy as tenure hangs in balance
Junior Paulo is urging his NSW teammates to recognise the significance of the second State of Origin game as Brad Fittler's coaching job hangs in the balance.
Ego-free Carrigan embracing ‘Ubuntu ethos’ with Maroons
Pat Carrigan says an African philosophy embraced by the Boston Celtics has primed he and his Queensland teammates to go above and beyond at State of Origin.
Keary suffers suspected broken jaw in Roosters victory
The Sydney Roosters have held on to beat Newcastle 18-16, but lost five-eighth Luke Keary to a suspected fractured jaw.
Dragons’ Hunt and Flanagan set for meetings post-Origin
New coach St George Illawarra Shane Flanagan says granting Ben Hunt an early release from his NRL contract is out of the question.
Gutherson stars as Eels whip Manly, enter NRL top eight
Parramatta have beaten Manly 34-4 to record their fourth win in a row and send a warning to the rest of the NRL that they are right in the premiership race.
Twal breaks try-scoring drought but Storm beat Tigers
Melbourne's Will Warbrick ran in four tries as the Storm thrashed Wests Tigers on a night when Alex Twal broke a well-documented scoring drought.
Teammates urge Ben Hunt to stick solid with Dragons
Ben Hunt's St George Illawarra teammates want to see him in the Red V through to the end of his contract after his request for a release was denied.
Maroons’ Taulagi has no regrets after Wallabies chat
Queensland winger Murray Taulagi was a schoolboy rugby star but 'wouldn't change a thing' about his career despite a Wallabies catch-up with two close mates.
Eels far from electric but it’s the way Arthur likes it
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has been vindicated by sticking to his guns on the side's playing style after early losses led to doubts about the Eels' methods.
Josh Kerr straight to Dolphins after Dragons release
Prop Josh Kerr's return to his junior club the Dolphins has been brought forward to bolster the playing stocks at a club hit hard by injuries and suspensions.
‘Look at the body of work’: NSW back Luai minus Cleary
Jarome Luai's chemistry with his new halves partner Mitch Moses has impressed NSW's coaches ahead of their must-win second State of Origin game.
Hunt’s Dragons drama won’t distract Maroons: NSW
NSW aren't expecting Ben Hunt's St George Illawarra dramas to distract Queensland from the chance to seal the State of Origin series in Brisbane.
Maroons prop Flegler a third wheel no more
Queensland firebrand Tom Flegler is now capable of as much impact as his Brisbane teammates Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan, says former Maroons lock Corey Parker.
Hynes bounces back, Sharks belt woeful Bulldogs in NRL
Nicho Hynes has endured a tough few weeks, culminating in his State of Origin axing, but the Cronulla half bounced back to form as the Sharks belted Canterbury.