NRL mulls future of Dylan Brown after touching charge
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown could be stood down as he faces five charges of sexually touching a woman without her permission.
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Milford, Wallace face bans in double blow for Dolphins
The Dolphins are set to be without experienced players Anthony Milford and Jarrod Wallace for three games after they were cited by the match review committee.
Tedesco’s ‘champion’ performance halts Roosters’ slide
Under fire after NSW lost the opening State of Origin game, James Tedesco has responded in style to lead the Sydney Roosters to a 25-24 win over Canterbury.
Bulldogs’ Flanagan set for recall as Mahoney goes down
Canterbury will recall Kyle Flanagan for his first NRL game in almost two months after losing Reed Mahoney to a head injury against the Sydney Roosters.
Cowboys’ second half blitz dominates Storm at home
North Queensland scored five tries to Melbourne's one in a second half blitz that keeps their season alive and ends a two-game NRL slide.
Blues blow: Cleary hamstrung as Panthers beat Dragons
Nathan Cleary's State of Origin hopes are in doubt after he limped out of Penrith's 26-18 NRL win over St George Illawarra.
Outside backs stay on Cowboys’ NRL radar for 2024
Todd Payten is already looking ahead to 2024 after using a recent fortnight in NSW to sound out potential signings for North Queensland.
More Rabbitohs in Origin frame but Demetriou keeps cool
South Sydney could lose a raft of players to Origin duty as the series progresses but Jason Demetriou is prepared to cross that bridge when he comes to it.
Payten gives Young space as Dragons race heats up
Dean Young is one of two front-runners to snare the vacant St George Illawarra coaching job but his current boss is yet to broach the situation with him.
Maroons’ Cobbo out, Walsh aims to back up for Broncos
Brisbane's Selwyn Cobbo will miss Saturday's NRL clash against Cronulla but the rest of the Broncos' State of Origin contingent are keen to back up.
Warriors wary of ‘complete package’ Dolphins
Warriors coach Andrew Webster's plan to combat impressive NRL newcomers the Dolphins is to win the possession battle.
Maroons triumph in first game of Women’s Origin series
Queensland have landed the first blow in the Women's State of Origin series, claiming a 18-10 win over NSW at CommBank Stadium.
Error rate prompts calls to shift Women’s Origin series
Both NSW coach Kylie Hilder and Queensland fullback Tamika Upton have suggested shifting the Women's State of Origin series to the post-season.
Blues can beat Suncorp boos, square Origin series: Haas
Payne Haas is confident that NSW can overcome history and win in Brisbane to set up a State of Origin decider in Sydney.
Queensland hit with fine for Origin extra-player error
A $30,000 fine for playing 30 seconds with 14-men is unlikely to take the shine off Queensland's victory over NSW in the State of Origin opener.
Kelly, Robinson in doubt for Women’s Origin Game II
NSW co-captain Isabelle Kelly and Queensland winger Julia Robinson could both miss Origin II after an incident in the series opener left Kelly hospitalised.
Sheens unfazed as Johnson snubs Wests Tigers
Shaun Johnson has rejected Wests Tigers' advances, with coach Tim Sheens ready to move on to new targets as he prepares his side to face Canberra.
Luai won’t forget Walsh’s hair-raising Origin stunt
Jarome Luai aims to cut Queensland fullback Reece Walsh down to size after having his hair pulled by the Maroons rookie in the State of Origin opener.
Cowboys look to draw on inspirational Origin teammates
Scott Drinkwater hopes his side can harness the spirit of North Queensland's State of Origin players ahead of a home clash with Melbourne.
NSW think they own the game: Maroons whiz Walsh
Reece Walsh has credited Maroons coach Billy Slater for masterminding his stunning Origin debut against a NSW side he says "think they're better than everyone".
‘Filthy’ Pangai, Young keen to make amends for NSW
Hudson Young and Tevita Pangai Jr believe they have done enough for a reprieve from Brad Fittler after NSW suffered defeat in the State of Origin series opener.
Coach Stuart whacks Croker critics ahead of Tigers rest
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is standing by his decision to rest Jarrod Croker so his 300th game will be at home, saying it's for the entire Canberra community.
Raiders hope Harawira-Naera can do light training soon
Canberrra's Corey Harawira-Naera could return to light training as early as next week, after his seizure in last weekend's NRL match against South Sydney.
Webcke’s 1998 Origin I play a template for Maroons
Former Maroons hitman Peter Ryan says Reuben Cotter and Tom Gilbert are most likely to deliver a match-winning 'effort play' like Shane Webcke 25 years ago.
Blues must win ruck to claim opener: Fittler
NSW coach Brad Fittler says it's up to his side, not referee Ashley Klein, to determine the pace of the game as the Blues prepare for Origin 1.
Origin debut bittersweet for record-breaking Southwell
Jesse Southwell is set to etch her name into State of Origin history but the occasion will be bittersweet as sister Hannah watches on from the casualty ward.
Ryles snubs Dragons, returns to Storm as NRL assistant
Jason Ryles has rejected St George Illawarra's offer to become head coach from 2024, instead re-joining Melbourne as an assistant.
Oates return gives Broncos boost ahead of Sharks clash
The return of winger Corey Oates has given Brisbane a lift as centre Herbie Farnworth returns to Cronulla, the scene of his 2019 NRL debut.
Cleary to wait and see on Penrith’s Origin players
Penrith found success resting players during last year's State of Origin period and coach Ivan Cleary is considering a similar approach this time around.
‘If I play on, I want to stay with Warriors’ – Johnson
Warriors halfback veteran Shaun Johnson has indicated he will only play with the Auckland-based club, if he plays at all, next NRL season.
Gilbert dislocates shoulder in Queensland’s Origin win
Queensland prop Tom Gilbert dislocated a shoulder and NSW star Tom Trbojevic was concussed during the State of Origin opener in Adelaide.