Lodge unleashed in crucial Roosters clash
The Sydney Roosters are desperate for victory against St George Illawarra and will have Matt Lodge in the line-up for some extra punch.
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Origin puts Jacob Saifiti in NRL spotlight
Dane Gagai is itching to play alongside Newcastle teammate Jacob Saifiti after the NSW prop's impressive State of Origin debut.
Cronulla defeat depleted Cowboys in NRL
Cronulla's impressive NRL mid-season form has continued with a hard-earned 26-12 win over North Queensland in Townsville.
Depleted Broncos beat Titans 16-12 in NRL
A depleted Brisbane have outlasted struggling Gold Coast to secure a 16-12 NRL win at CBUS Super Stadium, condemning the Titans to a seventh straight loss.
Daly Cherry-Evans inspires Manly NRL win
Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans has orchestrated a 42-12 NRL win over the Newcastle Knights just three days leading Queensland to a State of Origin triumph.
Roosters equipped for injury crisis: Manu
Utility Joesph Manu says the Sydney Roosters are resilient enough to cope with another string of injuries in the NRL.
Manu stars in crucial Roosters NRL victory
Joseph Manu has produced a stellar performance at five-eighth as the Sydney Roosters registered a crucial 54-26 NRL win over St George Illawarra.
Storm’s Grant in doubt to take on Raiders
Queensland State of Origin hooker Harry Grant is no certainty to line up for Melbourne against Canberra after being unable to complete Storm training.
Garner ‘spewing’ about Webster’s NRL move
The chance to work with assistant coach Andrew Webster played a part in Luke Garner's decision to sign with Penrith, but the pair's reunion has been scrapped.
Burton lucky not to be suspended: Potter
Canterbury coach Mick Potter says Matt Burton and Dane Gagai can consider themselves lucky not to be suspended for their punch-up in State of Origin.
Eels’ Moses cops ‘non-stop’ death threats
Parramatta star Mitchell Moses says he was subject to repeated death threats in the lead-up to their NRL clash with the Warriors on Friday.
Papali’i breaks silence on NRL future
Parramatta second-rower Isaiah Papali'i has refused to confirm whether he will join the Wests Tigers in 2023 as planned.
Tigers want me as long-term half: Doueihi
As he braces for his first game at five-eighth this year, Adam Doueihi says the Wests Tigers have assured him he will be in the halves at the club long-term.
Tigers unveil coaching succession plan
NRL club Wests Tigers have signed Benji Marshall to a five-year coaching deal that will see him take over from Tim Sheens in 2025.
Play Origin in the Pacific: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese believes it would be a "very welcome initiative" to take a State of Origin game to the Pacific Islands.
Raiders boss blasts Origin rest mandate
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says an RLPA proposal to enforce a mandatory week off for returning State of Origin players isn't the NRL's decision to make.
Tino seeks Origin injection for Titans
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asumaleaui is out to inject his energy and confidence from a successful Origin campaign into his struggling NRL club.
Raider prop Tapine coy on new NRL contract
Red-hot Canberra prop Joe Tapine says he hasn't been thinking about his contract situation despite being free to negotiate with other clubs from November 1.
Cowboys wait on Toms for Cronulla clash
North Queensland will assess on Thursday whether Tom Dearden and Tom Gilbert can feature in their top-four home clash with Cronulla after State of Origin III.
Bulldogs’ Potter issues NRL COVID warning
Canterbury coach Mick Potter says NRL clubs will struggle to cope with surging COVID numbers unless the league re-thinks its approach to managing the virus.
Dearden delivers on Origin debut
Tom Dearden repaid Billy Slater's faith in the State of Origin decider with an assured Maroons debut in the No. 6 jumper.
Carrigan cherishes Origin experience
Just over a year after suffering an ACL injury, Pat Carrigan has claimed the Wally Lewis Medal after a stellar debut State of Origin campaign.
Luai not sorry for taunting KO’d Cobbo
NSW's Jarome Luai says he's got nothing to apologise for after he stood over Queensland's Selwyn Cobbo after the winger was knocked unconscious in Origin III.
Hunt leads as Qld stay cool in Origin fire
When Queensland needed a cool head to guide them to a remarkable State of Origin series decider triumph, the big-game mentality of Ben Hunt shone through.
Gagai-Burton stoush, Qld win fires Origin
Queensland's comeback win in the State of Origin decider provided plenty of fuel and ensured the spoils have been split 3-3 over the last six years.
Burton, Gagai avoid ban for Origin fight
Matt Burton and Dane Gagai can count themselves lucky after they escaped suspension for their brawl in Wednesday's State of Origin decider.
Fittler’s Blues rue missed opportunity
NSW missed a golden chance to win their fourth State of Origin series in five years after suffering a defeat to Queensland.
Young Tommy gun fires as Maroons triumph
Tom Dearden's role was shrouded in secrecy but the young playmaker rose to the occasion on his Origin debut with a composed performance in Queensland's halves.
Proud Slater lauds crazy Qld Origin win
Billy Slater has lauded Queensland's 22-12 win in a crazy State of Origin decider as one of the greatest victories he's witnessed.
Carrigan caps debut Origin series in style
Queensland's Patrick Carrigan has capped a magnificent debut State of Origin series by claiming the Wally Lewis Medal.
Maroons overcome early Origin carnage
Both teams suffered but it was Queensland who found a way to glory after a brutal opening to the Origin decider which left three players out of the game.