Origin returns Maroons’ Flegler to natural environment
Queensland prop Tom Flegler has promised fireworks in his State of Origin return, embracing his role as an enforcer in the wake of Josh Papalii's retirement.
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Collins finds purity, expects ‘another level’ in Origin
Lindsay Collins has found football "purity" after his 2021 ACL tear, and expects to step up a level from 2022's Origin decider that left him concussed.
NSW Origin backs say they can party like it’s 2021
NSW's back five are confident they can play with the same attacking flair they had in the 2021 State of Origin series, despite the NRL becoming lower scoring.
Indigenous war cry boosts NSW Origin team connection
Performing a traditional Indigenous war cry at training has helped the NSW Blues grow closer ahead of the State of Origin series opener.
NSW Blues reject NRL plea to change navy blue jersey
NSW will wear a navy blue strip as planned against Queensland in the State of Origin series opener despite concerns over a jersey clash.
Haas set for Origin after shaking off ankle complaint
In a major boost for NSW, prop forward Payne Haas is back training after an ankle injury hampered his preparation for the State of Origin opener.
Ponga bounces back from blows, blemishes in Knights win
Kalyn Ponga says he must spend more time on the field to win back his Queensland No.1 jersey after guiding Newcastle to a 28-18 NRL over Manly.
Gagai heartache as Slater relationship goes full circle
Dane Gagai has detailed how the pain of being told he was dropped by Queensland was matched only by the hurt of delivering the news to his son.
Veteran Paulo to keep learning from NSW teammate Haas
Junior Paulo is a senior member of the NSW State of Origin team but he is more than content to learn as much as he can from prop forward partner Payne Haas.
Hasler gave DCE the siege mentality Qld call their own
Maroons captain Daly Cherry-Evans has proven his critics wrong in key moments of his Origin career and Cameron Munster says ''that's what I love about him'.
Fun Freddy adds a hardened edge to Blues for Origin
Brad Fittler was stung by last year's defeat in State of Origin Game I and the NSW coach is keen to not make the same mistakes in 2023.
How Queensland shape up for Origin I
A look at the Queensland side to play NSW in the State of Origin series opener at Adelaide Oval.
Hunt, Maroons not fazed by Mitchell omission
Queensland hooker Ben Hunt has enjoyed a smooth State of Origin build-up and played down the impact of NSW star Latrell Mitchell's late withdrawal.
‘Can’t plan for Munster’: Lewis crowns Maroon magician
Queensland's greatest No.6 Wally Lewis explains why Cameron Munster is unique in the modern Maroons outfit and why he will fire in the State of Origin opener.
Cleary ready to own Origin in own great era: Johns
Andrew Johns expects Nathan Cleary to come into his own for NSW in State of Origin for the next five years, predicting a similar career trajectory to his own.
Points aggregate to decide two-game women’s Origin
NSW's tight win in their one-off women's State of Origin last year will count for nothing, points aggregate to determine the victor of the two-game 2023 series.
De Belin to stay at Dragons after taking up final year
Jack de Belin's management have informed St George Illawarra the forward intends to take up an option to stay at the NRL club in 2024.
Moses leads Eels to hard-fought win over the Cowboys
A late Mitchell Moses try has led Parramatta to a much-needed 24-16 win over the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL.
Climbing Parramatta say bye to tough season’s start
Parramatta get a much-needed bye week with coach Brad Arthur hopeful they can continue their steady climb up the NRL ladder.
Beware State of Origin on an oval: Andrew Johns
The State of Origin series opener will be held at Adelaide Oval, which Andrew Johns believes will pose different challenges for the two sides' playmakers.
Hynes relishes State of Origin reunion with Trbojevic
Tom Trbojevic and Nicho Hynes have been playing alongside one another since primary school but they will become State of Origin teammates for the first time.
Club form no concern for Tedesco and Blues teammates
James Tedesco has rejected any suggestion NSW will enter State of Origin on the back foot, despite several players, including himself, battling for club form.
Rabbitohs must wear blame for Cook’s Origin snub: Coach
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says the Rabbitohs' performance against Parramatta last week likely thwarted Damien Cook's State of Origin bid.
Foran credited for David Fifita’s Maroons resurrection
David Fifita is racking up career-best NRL numbers this season to force his way back into the State of Origin fray, and Queensland has a New Zealander to thank.
Baby Broncos to cop NRL depth test against Warriors
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is eager to gauge the club's depth as they deal with five State of Origin-enforced absentees in Saturday's clash with the Warriors.
Dragons forward Jack de Belin avoids ban for cannonball
Stand-in St George Illawarra captain Jack de Belin has avoided suspension for the cannonball tackle that thwarted the Dragons against the Dolphins.
Blues hopeful Haas injury will be no big Payne
Prop Payne Haas has sent a scare through NSW's State of Origin camp after suffering an apparent ankle injury at training.
NRL’s Roosters re-sign Waerea-Hargreaves, Tupou
The Sydney Roosters have re-signed two of their most experienced players in Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Daniel Tupou.
How NRL’s Manly helped make Wallabies fullback Wright
Brumbies and Wallabies fullback Tom Wright has signed an extension with both organisations, meaning he'll be sticking around until the end of 2025.
Forget Manly thrashing, Ricky tells his reeling Raiders
Canberra will travel to face South Sydney looking to respond to a dismal game against Manly last weekend, with some key faces missing from their line-up.
RLPA unhappy as NRL pay talks hit another impasse
Players' union boss Clint Newton has made clear his frustration over the latest impasse in negotiations with a settlement offer to be rejected by the NRL.