Brown field of dreams snaps Dolphins’ record win streak
The Dolphins' club record run of eight straight victories is over after Newcastle star Dylan Brown delivered a match-winning field goal.
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‘Self inflicted’: Manly cop wake-up call in Eels loss
Manly have blown a golden chance to keep pace in the race for a top-four spot as Parramatta claimed a 23-14 NRL win.
New-era Tigers too hot for Eels, Warriors belt Bulldogs
After finishing last for the past two years, Wests Tigers have scored an excellent NRLW win over Parramatta, and the Warriors have run riot against Canterbury.
Dolphin heeds NSW’s call and makes history in decider
Jack Bostock will become the first Dolphins player to represent NSW when he runs out in the State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium.
‘Handles himself’: Munster will be his own bodyguard
Queensland captain Cameron Munster has been backed to handle anything his NSW arch enemy Liam Martin dishes up as he vows to not be worried "about one bloke".
‘Career has been a fairytale’: DCE opens up on future
Sydney Roosters veteran Daly Cherry-Evans is in no hurry to make a call on playing beyond this season as he targets helping the Tricolours go to another level.
‘Sweeter Caroline’ note awaits Maroons half in decider
Maroons half Sam Walker will be looking to make some sweet music in the State of Origin decider in Brisbane.
NSW’s chief wind-up merchant back with a vengeance
Back from his knee injury, feisty NSW second-rower Liam Martin will be making up for lost time when he returns to the State of Origin arena in the decider.
Slick Sharks put another nail in Broncos’ finals hopes
Brisbane's eighth loss in a row has them needing to win all remaining eight matches to make the finals as Cronulla's halves set up a 28-16 win.
‘Poor’ Tigers suffer injury blow, defeat to Dragons
A potentially season-ending injury to Api Koroisau has compounded a night of misery for Wests Tigers, who lost 24-10 to spoon favourites St George Illawarra.
‘Speed up ruck’: coach’s call after Roosters’ NRLW romp
Sydney Roosters, reigning premiers Brisbane and Canberra notched impressive NRLW wins on Saturday.
Why winning Brisbane decider is Cotter’s Holy Grail
Reuben Cotter says Queensland's 2024 home decider loss still "burns" while teammate Kurt Capewell explains why he'll play his next Origin like it's his last.
Coach’s message as Manly rookie thrust into spotlight
Kieran Foran has some words of wisdom for Joey Walsh as the 20-year-old halves prospect begins a run of games in Manly's starting side.
‘Brings fear’: plot thickens on Maroons’ plan for Walsh
Queensland continue to cast doubt into the NSW camp about their plans for dynamic Reece Walsh and Maroons forward Kurt Capewell has added to that mystery.
‘Freaky’: Hammer backs Fuller to nail it in Phinland
The Dolphins have a perfect record this year when without their State of Origin guns - and Trai Fuller and Tevita Naufahu are two players who love to stand up.
‘He’ll be okay’: NSW confident in playmaker’s recovery
Ethan Strange was a spectator at NSW training on Saturday, but teammates insist he is on track to play in the State of Origin decider.
Souths veteran banned for kicking Penrith playmaker
Depleted South Sydney have been left to count the cost of Cody Walker's brain snap during the loss to ladder-leading Penrith.
Walker apology after kicking in Souths loss to Panthers
Thomas Jenkins has grabbed a hat-trick for Penrith as the Panthers brushed South Sydney aside in a 36-14 NRL win.
Bunker change urged as Dragons look to avoid history
St George Illawarra need a win to avoid an unwanted record for the NRL club, but interim coach Dean Young is also calling on changes to the bunker.
Ray of hope for battling Broncos as star returns
Brisbane will need to beat Cronulla to keep their hopes of making the NRL finals alive after a week of much player activity at the club.
Bulldogs star on stand-by after NSW’s injury scare
NSW have settled on their back-up plan as Ethan Strange fights to overcome an injury he suffered at training.
NSW enforcer ‘won’t back down’ on return to Brisbane
Ahead of the 2026 State of Origin decider, NSW forward Haumole Olakau'atu is looking back on his role in a tense melee during the corresponding game in 2024.
‘I was lost’: why Inglis started mental health campaign
Rugby league great and "Stick With It'' mental health ambassador Greg Inglis says he can't remember five days of his life because of post-retirement struggles.
‘Changed the game’: Maroon earns high praise from idol
Queensland second-rower Briton Nikora, a master of his craft, based his game on that of current assistant coach Ben Te'o after similar rises to the NRL.
Robson ‘happy with game’ after Origin II criticism
Despite criticism of his performance in game two, Reece Robson is ready for another marathon effort in the State of Origin decider if that's what NSW need.
‘Expose him’: Hammer issues challenge to NSW rival
Queensland centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will show no mercy to opposite number Stephen Crichton - or Dolphins teammate Jack Bostock - in the Origin decider.
No Southwell, no problems as Knights edge past Sharks
Newcastle have started their NRLW campaign on a high, beating last year's preliminary finalists Cronulla in the opening game of the season.
‘Ready to go’: Carrigan’s vow for first game in 38 days
Patrick Carrigan has been a mainstay for Queensland ever since 2022 and he has revealed why Billy Slater's faith in him after ankle surgery will be justified.
‘He’ll handle it’: Walker to keep lippy Young restless
Gold Coast have had an opposed session against Queensland to prepare them for whatever NSW forward Hudson Young will throw at Sam Walker in the Origin decider.
Giant Broncos prop released to chase NFL dream
Ben Te Kura, who wants to follow in the footsteps of Jordan Mailata, has been granted an immediate release to try and make it in the NFL.
Smith savours salvation under Bunnies boss Bennett
Brandon Smith has thanked South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett for helping get his career heading in the right direction after a troubled last 12 months.