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.
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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.
Ciraldo tells Dogs pack to bring bite like Pangai Jr
Cameron Ciraldo wants his Canterbury forwards to match Tevita Pangai Jr's thirst for work when they take on Parramatta.
Melbourne crush Cronulla and Hynes’s Origin hopes
Star Melbourne duo Cameron Munster and Harry Grant have combined to serve up a 54-10 win over Cronulla, with NSW hopeful Nicho Hynes having an unhappy game.
Storm duo push Hynes as Blues Origin halfback
Storm coach Craig Bellamy and captain Christian Welch have gone in to bat for Nicho Hynes, saying he deserves to be NSW halfback despite the Sharks' heavy loss.
Coates on call if injured Cobbo ruled out for Maroons
Xavier Coates showed he's ready to step in for Selwyn Cobbo if the Queensland Origin winger misses Game II, with the Storm flyer impressing against the Sharks.
NSW to drop Hynes in gamble on Origin debutant Robson
North Queensland hooker Reece Robson is set to make his State of Origin debut for NSW in the second game of the series, spelling bad news for Nicho Hynes.
Sydney Roosters back Robinson as fans turn on coach
Sydney Roosters hooker Jake Turpin believes talk that triple premiership-winning mentor Trent Robinson is no longer the best coach for the club is ridiculous.
Storm’s Welch to miss a week for hip-drop style tackle
Melbourne captain Christian Welch is set to miss the side's next game after being cited for a hip-drop style tackle in the Storm's romp against Cronulla.
Maroons recall Nanai, Coates, Fotuaika for Origin II
Melbourne winger Xavier Coates is back in the Queensland side for game two of the State of Origin series to replace injured Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo.
Brooks has teammates’ blessing to leave Tigers
Luke Brooks' Wests Tigers teammates insist they will support the beleaguered playmaker in his decision to leave the club after the current season.
Raising Lazarus: Haas targets emulating idol in Origin
NSW prop Payne Haas has always admired Glenn Lazarus, and it's one reason why he's added an offload to his game as he targets beating Queensland in Brisbane.
Nanai’s 53 minutes of mayhem key to Maroons selection
Queensland coach Billy Slater had a tough call to make about his right edge second-rower for Origin game two but says Jeremiah Nanai made a compelling case.
Moses makes compelling Origin case as Eels smash Dogs
Mitchell Moses has left NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler with food for thought as he starred in Parramatta's 34-12 NRL win over Canterbury.
‘Just getting started’: Billy Slater’s warning to NSW
Queensland coach Billy Slater says his next generation Maroons have another gear to go to after winning their past two Origin games against the odds.
Kelly named for women’s Origin II after horror injury
NSW will give Isabelle Kelly every chance to prove her fitness for Game II after suffering a horror injury in the women's State of Origin series opener.
Storm and Sharks set for spicy NRL top-four battle
Melbourne and Cronulla will rekindle their fierce rivalry in a pivotal NRL clash with a top-four spot on the line at AAMI Park.
Barnett faces one-week ban, Hopoate cited for hair pull
Warriors forward Mitch Barnett is set to miss one game for a high tackle on Canberra's Jordan Rapana, while Canberra's Albert Hopoate was cited for a hair pull.
Sky’s the limit for Warriors, says Nicoll-Klokstad
Former Canberra fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad came back to haunt the Raiders on Friday night, starring as the Warriors earned a gutsy NRL away win.
NRL’s Dragons upset Souths as coaching call looms
St George Illawarra have proven there are green shoots for their new coach to work with, upsetting South Sydney 36-30 in their NRL match at Jubilee Stadium.
Injured Souths trio to know Origin readiness on Monday
Jason Demetriou says South Sydney's injured NSW State of Origin contenders will be assessed on Monday, determining whether they're available for Game II.
Late Reynolds try gets Broncos home over brave Knights
Adam Reynolds scored the winning try in Brisbane's 24-20 win over Newcastle but the battle between gun No.1s Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh was one for the ages.
Blues enforcer Martin hurt in Penrith win over Roosters
NSW coach Brad Fittler may have lost another Blues star for State of Origin II after Liam Martin was concussed in Penrith's 30-6 rout of the Sydney Roosters.
Leniu backed to take on Queensland after JWH tussle
Penrith forward Spencer Leniu is firming for his NSW State of Origin debut after antagonising Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
Ponga ‘comfortable’ with call to sit out Origin series
Kalyn Ponga says he decided to withdraw from this year's State of Origin series to put enjoyment and playing for Newcastle first after a tough start to 2023.
Keep Carr on after coaching call is made: Dragons
As St George Illawarra prepare to make a call on their next coach, the Dragons' playing group are hoping interim boss Ryan Carr remains on the staff in 2024.