Averillo our long-term fullback: Jackson
Canterbury captain Josh Jackson has thrown his support behind Jake Averillo as the club's long-term fullback, casting further doubt over Matt Dufty's future.
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Tonegato firms as Australia No.1 favourite
A starring role for NSW in their Women's State of Origin win has made Emma Tonegato favourite for the Australian fullback role at the coming Women's World Cup.
Reynolds set for Broncos NRL return
Adam Reynolds missed Brisbane's last game through injury but looks set to make his return against North Queensland this weekend.
Japanese TV steels Jarome Luai for Origin
Jarome Luai's obsession with Japanese cartoons may provide NSW the inspiration to level the State of Origin series in Perth.
Brains over brawn has Maroons on the cusp
As inspirational as Billy Slater's posting to Queensland coach has been, it's his strategic moves that have placed the Maroons a game from a series victory.
Staines committed to Panthers NRL contract
Winger Charlie Staines is on the outer at Penrith but says he's committed to seeing out the remainder of his NRL contract.
Fittler faces toughest Origin task yet
A look at the difficulty of the task facing NSW as the Origin II arrives in Perth, with coach Brad Fittler and his team facing a 28-year hoodoo.
Ponga fit for Origin homecoming
Kalyn Ponga has dealt with a lingering illness to present as one of Queensland's young leaders under coach and mentor Billy Slater.
Cleary to keep it cool amid Origin chaos
Nathan Cleary was a target for Queensland in State of Origin I but the NSW halfback has form for fighting his way out of a corner.
Taumalolo set for ’emotional’ Test return
Jason Taumalolo says there's no greater pride and sense of atmosphere than running out in front of a sea of red ahead of Tonga's international clash.
Samoa a chance for Cup glory: Nofoaluma
Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma says Samoa can be among the heavyweight teams at the Rugby League World Cup, which begins in October.
‘Sad’ pay disparity for Women’s Origin
While Queensland will pay their men's and women's State of Origin players equally, NSW's players are covering costs for lesser-paid squad members.
Test match an NRL audition for PNG
Saturday night's Test match against Fiji will give PNG the chance to prove they have the talent and appetite to support an NRL team.
Women’s Origin: Maroons ready for wrestle
Queensland say they've prepared for NSW to try to slow them with tackle wrestling in Friday night's Women's State of Origin clash in Canberra.
Workhorse Trbojevic primed for NSW return
Spurred on by a return to the NSW set-up, Jake Trbojevic hopes to be a difference-maker as the Blues look to square the series against Queensland in Perth.
Nofoaluma backs Tigers teammate Brooks
David Nofoaluma says the Wests Tigers' playing group has not been informed as to whether Luke Brooks will be dropped to reserve grade for their next game.
NSW’s Crichton ready for Munster challenge
NSW centre Stephen Crichton is keen to make amends after being left red-faced by Maroons magician and man-of-the-match Cameron Munster in Origin I.
Papalii happy with Qld Origin cameo role
Veteran prop Josh Papalii played just 20 minutes across two stints of Queensland's State of Origin game one win against NSW in Sydney.
Roosters confirm new NRLW signings
The Sydney Roosters will hope the signings of Destiny Brill, Jayme Fressard and Shaniah Power can bolster their chances of winning consecutive premierships.
Dolphins sign ex-Origin player Lee
State of Origin representative and NRL premiership winner Brenko Lee has signed with the Dolphins on a two-year contract.
Jumping Jeremiah ready to make Origin mark
Jeremiah Nanai is jumping at the chance to contribute to a Queensland State of Origin series win after avoiding serious injury and acclimatising in Sydney.
Stars align for NSW in Women’s Origin
Gun prop Millie Boyle is one of five Dally M medallists in the NSW Women's State of Origin side that will play at GIO Stadium on Friday night.
Martin revels in Maroons’ ‘grub’ claims
Liam Martin has been crowned as Queensland's most hated New South Welshman but the Penrith backrower is at ease with the Maroons' claims he is a "grub".
Martin to test Munster’s Origin mettle
Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster knows his patience will be tested by Blues enforcer Liam Martin, who he expects will target him physically.
NSW must ditch nice guys Origin act: Paulo
Junior Paulo concedes NSW will have to get nasty in the battle for supremacy at the ruck in Origin II.
Kiwis Test team a Warriors-free zone
New Zealand have named their line-up for Saturday's rugby league Test against Tonga, including an exciting halves combination of Dylan Brown and Jahrome Hughes.
How Kiwis debutant Leota was almost a Blue
Moses Leota almost became NSW's version of Ronaldo Mulitalo last year when he was considered for State of Origin only to be ruled out by an eligibility check.
Panicked Blues pose threat to Maroons
NSW's Penrith combinations pose a threat to Queensland's hopes of wrapping up the Origin series with a game to spare, according to Maroons great Billy Moore.
Wests hopeful of naming new coach in weeks
Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis says the club is hoping to unveil its new head coach in the coming weeks.
Familiar feel as Fittler opts for Burton
Matt Burton will rekindle his defensive connection with fellow Penrith grand final winners Jarome Luai and Brian To'o in Origin II on Sunday.
Blues Women not ready for Pelite: Maroons
Queensland captain Ali Brigginshaw says NSW may not be ready for dynamic centre Evania Pelite ahead of the Women's State of Origin in Canberra on Friday night.