Melbourne storm home to beat Manly 24-6 in NRL
Melbourne have shrugged off an error-ridden first half for a 24-6 NRL victory over Manly with a double from Xavier Coates, who was backing up from Origin.
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Understrength Panthers suck the life out of Knights
Even without six State of Origin stars, Penrith have proven far too classy for Newcastle in a comfortable 20-12 NRL win over the Knights at BlueBet Stadium.
Keary overcomes jaw blow in boost for Roosters
Cleared of a serious jaw injury, playmaker Luke Keary will face the Raiders in a boost for the Sydney Roosters as they look to break into the top eight.
Electric Eels whip dire Dolphins as Moses stars
Parramatta scored the most first-half points in their history in a 48-20 NRL thrashing of the Dolphins at Sunshine Coast Stadium, the Eels' fifth win in a row.
Meagre Origin minutes for Murray a bonus: South Sydney
Coach Jason Demetriou says NSW's under-use of Cameron Murray during State of Origin II is a boost for South Sydney when they play North Queensland.
Walsh to play for Broncos after beating ankle injury
Reece Walsh has shaken off an ankle injury and is ready to line up for Brisbane at Gold Coast, while Kevin Walters has outlined the Broncos' stance on Ben Hunt.
Warriors crush Dragons as disgruntled Hunt misfires
The Warriors have continued their push an NRL top-four finals berth with a crushing win over St George Illawarra as a disgruntled Ben Hunt failed to fire.
O’Sullivan in, Marshall-King out for NRL’s Dolphins
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has called up Sean O'Sullivan to return from injury, while hooker Jeremy Marshall-King will miss the NRL clash with Parramatta.
NSW makes Qld premier’s day hoisting Maroon’s colours
A bet between state leaders has put the Queensland Origin Flag atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge after NSW lost to the Maroons.
Knights not scared of massive Penrith NRL challenge
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien, who believes his team is capable of playing in the NRL finals, will welcome three keys players back to face Penrith.
Sick Munster in doubt for Storm side to face Manly
Star Melbourne playmaker Cameron Munster remains in bed following Queensland's State of Origin win, putting him in doubt to face Manly on Saturday night.
Manly rally round as Trbojevic confirmed out for season
With Tom Trbojevic facing the rest of the NRL season on the sidelines, a "shattered" Anthony Seibold is planning for the absence of Manly's star fullback.
Ricky Stuart coy on NSW State of Origin coaching links
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart won't rule out his interest in coaching NSW should the state part ways with Brad Fittler after another State of Origin defeat.
‘They keep me young’: Queensland skipper Cherry-Evans
Queensland veteran Daly Cherry-Evans has no intention of ending his State of Origin career after a famous series win, relishing leading the young team.
Broncos must raise bar in run to NRL finals: Riki
Brisbane host Gold Coast in an NRL clash on Sunday aiming to overcome the slow starts which have forced them to play catch up on several occasions this season.
Blues and Maroons united in three game series calls
NSW and Queensland are sworn enemies when State of Origin comes around but both women's coaches are united in their calls for a three game series.
Coote calls time after fifth concussion in two years
2015 NRL premiership winner Lachlan Coote has retired on medical advice after a fifth concussion inside two seasons while playing for Hull KR in England.
NSW edge Qld, Maroons hoist women’s Origin Shield
A down-to-the-wire finish has seen Queensland crowned women's State of Origin champions on aggregate after a game two thriller against NSW in Townsville.
Scans confirm NSW’s Trbojevic has torn pectoral muscle
Manly and NSW star Tom Trbojevic appears set for a lengthy stint on the sideline after scans confirmed he suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Origin II.
‘I was shocked’: Holbrook blindsided by Titans sacking
Justin Holbrook is crestfallen at being axed as Titans coach and not getting to finish what he started with the side on the cusp of the eight and injury free.
Titans great Rogers embraces Hasler, feels for Holbrook
Mat Rogers says Des Hasler is a "fantastic" signing for NRL club Gold Coast but insists the sacked Justin Holbrook is a good coach and says he feels for him.
‘Crazy what I learned’: Nanai credits Slater video tips
Queensland's Jeremiah Nanai says a phone call from coach Billy Slater and a 30-minute video session gave him the tools to fire on his Origin recall.
‘Winner’ Hasler is new Titans coach, club quiet on Hunt
Gold Coast have parted ways with Justin Holbrook, effective immediately, and have appointed Des Hasler as the NRL club's coach from 2024.
Hunt poised to back up Origin win amid Dragons turmoil
Just days after publicly asking to be released from his contract with St George Illawarra, Ben Hunt is expected to line up for the Dragons against the Warriors.
Munster targets 3-0 to give NSW ‘a terrible time’
The Maroons have been challenged to become the first team to complete a State of Origin clean sweep since 2010 with Cameron Munster keen to whitewash the Blues.
Cook to centre always the injury plan for NSW: Fittler
Damien Cook's move to centre in case of injury was always part of the plan, NSW coach Brad Fittler says, despite the hooker's struggles replacing Tom Trbojevic.
Nate’s mate: Collins credits Myles for Origin stunner
Lindsay Collins has known Queensland great Nate Myles since he was a lad, and credits their connection for helping drive his Origin II man of the match display.
Luai receives death threats over Origin headbutting
Jarome Luai and Reece Walsh became entangled in a fracas during the second State of Origin game that resulted in the NSW five-eighth receiving death threats.
Fittler uncertain on future, Slater defends NSW coach
Brad Fittler isn't considering his future as coach yet after NSW dropped consecutive State of Origin series by falling at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday.
NSW State of Origin ratings for game two
NSW will have to wait another year for a shot at Origin glory after only scoring once in their 32-6 loss to Queensland at Suncorp Stadium.
Queensland State of Origin ratings for game two
Queensland has retained the State of Origin shield again and it was another middle forward awarded man-of-the-match in the 32-6 victory.