Crichton’s rise confirms junior buzz
Stephen Crichton's NSW State of Origin debut comes only three years after he completely won over Blues officials with his talent in his maiden underage camp.
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NRL’s foul play downgrade for Origin games
The NRL has changed the way players will be punished for foul play in representative football, lessening the chance of bans carrying into club football.
Raiders champion Croker done for season
The Canberra Raiders have been delivered a crushing blow with champion Jarrod Croker needing shoulder surgery, ruling him out for the rest of the season.
Yeo uncomfortable with NRL’s best lock tag
Isaah Yeo is now regarded as the NRL's best lock but the title doesn't sit well with the Penrith and NSW State of Origin star.
Smith puts Fa’asuamaleaui at Origin ease
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has enjoyed his reunion with former Melbourne star Cameron Smith, who he says has had a calming influence in Origin camp.
Blues back-three give NSW big advantage
The power of NSW's back-three threatens to swing the State of Origin series-opener in the Blues' favour, making 177 more metres per game than the Queenslanders.
Cowboys run away with big win over Titans
The Titans scored first but it was all the Cowboys after that, winning 32-6 on the Gold Coast to heap further pressure on Justin Holbrook's battling NRL side.
Cowboys show off Qld Origin next gen
A pair of 21-year-olds shone on Thursday for a North Queensland team missing four State of Origin stars, in a sign the Maroons' cupboard is well stocked.
Bulldogs’ Marshall-King to join Dolphins
Jeremy Marshall-King has become the latest player to take up a deal with the Dolphins, with the Canterbury hooker signing a two-year deal at the Redcliffe club.
Origin-hit Panthers brace for Bulldogs
Penrith lost their Origin-affected round last year but captains Isaah Yeo and Nathan Cleary say those stepping up to NRL will be a match for Canterbury.
Way opens for marquee stars in U-19 Origin
The NRL will allow the likes of Sam Walker, Tyrell Sloan, Reece Walsh and Xavier Savage to play in under-19s State of Origin under new rules.
Mum’s lie that kept Origin star on track
Ryan Matterson's mum was told her son may never play rugby league again at age 18, but he will make his State of Origin debut for NSW off the bench in Game I.
NSW embrace Volkanovski’s ‘killer mindset’
NSW players were given a pep talk by UFC world champion Alex Volkanovski before hitting the training ground on Wednesday.
Grant-Hunt Maroons connection runs deep
Harry Grant, once a tee boy for Ben Hunt in a team coached by his dad, will share the hooking duties with his Yeppoon mate in Wednesday's Origin opener.
Tino, Haas poised to renew Origin rivalry
Queensland's Tino Fa'asuamaleaui says he's ready to play in the front-row in next week's State of Origin opener, and resume hostilities with NSW's Payne Haas.
Knights poach NRLW premiership-winner
Newcastle have signed prop Hannah Southwell, with the NSW Women's State of Origin player crossing from NRLW premiers Sydney.
Raiders’ Tapine setting high standards
Raiders forward Joe Tapine is in career-best form, but he'll get a big test this weekend in the form of the Sydney Roosters forward pack.
Cowboys out to inflict more hurt on Titans
Jason Taumalolo's return from injury helps offset the loss of four players to Origin for North Queensland when they play Gold Coast in NRL on Thursday night.
Staggs takes long road to Origin debut
Kotoni Staggs has been one of the NRL's most entertaining prospects for the last two seasons but injury has denied him a chance of playing State of Origin.
Origin snub no surprise to Titan Brimson
Gold Coast's AJ Brimson says he wasn't surprised to be overlooked for Queensland's State of Origin squad, with his own NRL form not matching that of rivals.
League broadcast icon Ray Warren retires
Legendary rugby league commentator Ray Warren has confirmed his retirement, the 78-year-old opting not to return for next week's State of Origin series opener.
Manly lands new CEO in ex-player Mestrov
Former Manly player Tony Mestrov has been appointed as the NRL club's new chief executive, becoming the sixth person to hold the role in the past eight years.
Slater expects Grant to join Qld camp
Harry Grant has battled a groin niggle and bout of the flu but Queensland coach Billy Slater expects him to join the squad as planned on Wednesday.
Luai finally feels at home in NSW camp
Penrith star Jarome Luai finally feels he belongs at State of Origin level after earning a recall to Brad Fittler's NSW set-up earlier this week.
Klein to referee opening State of Origin
Ashley Klein has been named to referee the opening State of Origin clash between NSW and Queensland in Sydney next Wednesday night.
Taumalolo back as Origin impacts clubland
North Queensland and Penrith have shuffled their decks to handle mass changes thanks to State or Origin, while Joey Manu will play fullback for the Roosters.
Broncos put Haas contract talks on hold
Brisbane have announced they will resume contract negotiations with Payne Haas at the end of the season following his dramatic request for a release.
Manu buzzing for NRL fullback stint: Keary
Halfback Luke Keary says Joey Manu is excited to start at fullback this weekend with the Sydney Roosters losing James Tedesco to State of Origin duty.
Addo-Carr with ‘a point to prove’: Potter
Interim Canterbury coach Mick Potter says NSW's loss is Canterbury's gain as Josh Addo-Carr lines up to face Penrith with a point to prove on Friday night.
‘Different story’ as Munster eyes Origin
Pivotal five-eighth Cameron Munster admits he needs to show "he's worth the money" after a disappointing 2021 for Queensland and the Storm.
Maguire safe pending Tigers NRL review
Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis says the embattled club is awaiting a mid-season report before making a call on coach Michael Maguire.