NRLW opening wins for Broncos, Dragons and Cowboys
A number of debutants have shone along with renowned superstar Tamika Upton, in the colours of Brisbane once again, as round one of the NRLW continues.
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Meaney the man as Storm sink Cowboys to go second
Melbourne have come up with all the answers without a suite of stars to go second on the NRL ladder with a 26-20 away win over North Queensland.
The miracle try inspiring Blues for Origin decider
Mark Coyne's 1994 epic for Queensland is State of Origin's miracle try. But NSW say James Tedesco's in the last Sydney decider deserves the same billing.
Brave Munster to play Origin after his father’s death
Queensland captain Cameron Munster has been given time to grieve with his family after the death of his father Steven but will play in the Origin decider.
Injury mars Roosters’ big start to NRLW title defence
Fiji international Taina Naividi scored a first-half hat-trick as the Sydney Roosters crushed the returning Warriors in the NRLW.
Even NSW back ‘legendary’ Papalii’s Origin swansong
NSW's playing group know just how valuable Josh Papalii will be for Queensland when he comes out of State of Origin retirement for the decider in Sydney.
Tigers ‘given no chance’ but stun Roosters in classic
Benji Marshall's Wests Tigers have overcome a week of headlines and a slew of absences to stun top-eight hopefuls the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
Smith set for another stint out after another knee blow
Brandon Smith is set to be sidelined for up to eight weeks after suffering a medial injury in his comeback from an ACL rupture, as South Sydney lost to Manly.
How teacher’s aide became Koroisau’s new understudy
Tristan Hope was in class as a teacher's aide when he received a life-changing call from Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson.
No ban for tackle that sidelined Brandon Smith again
Matt Lodge says he wouldn't have been able to live with himself had his tackle on Brandon Smith re-injured the hooker's anterior cruciate ligament.
Ex-NRL flyer ‘relieved’ after cops drop drug, cash case
A former NRL star is looking forward to getting on with his life after drug and stolen property accusations against him were tossed out of court.
‘A great influence’: Dearden credits Thurston for rise
Queensland halfback Tom Dearden has learned plenty from Johnathan Thurston about how to shine as a playmaker in the State of Origin arena.
‘Throw our arms around him’: Maroons lift for Munster
Cameron Munster's Queensland teammate Harry Grant says the captain's late father Steven would back his decision to play in the State of Origin decider.
Rival’s ultimate praise for fairytale Origin debutant
Stephen Crichton insists his opposite man Gehamat Shibasaki deserves to make a fairytale State of Origin debut for Queensland.
‘A huge lure’: key reason Smith wants Australia job
Cameron Smith didn't get to experience an Ashes tour as a player, but is a favourite to do it as Australia coach, with Wayne Bennett's candidacy up in the air.
Papalii the bridge to Maroons last super Sydney decider
Queensland must make State of Origin history to win the series in Sydney but the recall of veteran Josh Papalii has reinforced why the mission is achievable.
Daley welcomes anxiety in bid to break decider duck
Laurie Daley has never won a State of Origin Game 3 series decider as a NSW coach, but insists the anxiety he feels around the match can only be a good thing.
Maroons find diamond in rough as Gem sheds happy tears
The stunning rise of Gehamat Shibasaki from being without a contract six months ago to a Queensland Origin debut is a dream-come-true tale.
Double blow for Warriors with spine ripped apart
The Warriors have lost fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad for a month to a knee injury, after confirming halfback Luke Metcalf has a season-ending ACL rupture.
Martin out for Munster revenge over man-of-match outing
Liam Martin admits he would hate himself if he was a Queensland State of Origin fan, but is ready to be NSW's chief antagonist again and target Cameron Munster.
Cobbo’s return for Broncos an inspiration for Karapani
Brisbane have recalled Selwyn Cobbo at fullback as winger Josiah Karapani, the man who initially replaced him in the team, spoke of Cobbo's selfless influence.
Bennett picks Wighton over Dodd as Souths’ No.6
Super-coach Wayne Bennett still can't find a place for star half Lewis Dodd in South Sydney's starting side despite the Rabbitohs' massive injury toll.
Tigers want meeting with government over Campbelltown
Campbelltown's council has pledged $10 million of funding for its stadium, but Wests Tigers are weeks away from deciding to leave if government doesn't step in.
Tigers overhaul spine amid NRL Origin, injury chaos
Several NRL sides have been forced to name depleted line ups for round 18, with State of Origin and last week's brutal round of injuries causing issues.
Hidden heartache behind Gosiewski’s super Broncos form
Brisbane forward Jack Gosiewski thinks about his parents before every game after the death of both his father and mother since joining the club last year.
Dolphins suffer another injury blow to star playmaker
The Dolphins will be looking for a new halves partner for Isaiya Katoa after Kodi Nikorima was ruled out for six weeks with a torn hamstring.
Roofer to NRLW: Cronulla young gun does it all
The Sharks' Georgia Hannaway is stepping up as a key playmaker for the 2025 NRLW season after the departure of her former co-captain.
The Bodyguard: Papalii hailed as Maroons’ new protector
Josh Papalii has been likened by Cameron Munster to Kevin Costner as the recalled Queensland prop gets set for his own bodyguard role in the Origin decider.
Penrith 2021 vibes as Blues brave litany of injuries
Three NSW players sat out their first training session in the Blue Mountains and two more were on modified duties, but Liam Martin sees it as history repeating.
Smith gets key backing as Australia’s next coach
Cameron Munster and Harry Grant have thrown their support behind Cameron Smith as the new Australia coach, explaining why he is the perfect choice for the role.
Haas ready to face different Shibasaki in Origin arena
Gehamat Shibasaki is one of State of Origin's biggest bolters, but Payne Haas could see the Queenslander was a new man from the moment he returned to Brisbane.