Luke Brooks to leave Tigers, turns down new deal
Luke Brooks will quit NRL club Wests Tigers at the end of this year after turning down a proposed new contract.
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Blues monitors Origin fitness of Mitchell and Murray
NSW coach Brad Fittler is leaning towards picking Liam Martin for State of Origin II as fitness clouds also hover over Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray.
Slater sifts options to chaos-proof Maroons for Origin
The versatility of Corey Horsburgh and energy of Jeremiah Nanai have impressed Queensland coach Billy Slater as he mulls his Origin injury replacement options.
Resurgent Schuster welcomes Cherry-Evans’ reality check
Josh Schuster says a public dressing down from skipper Daly Cherry-Evans has helped him find NRL form for Manly.
‘Up to Freddy now’: Reynolds makes case for Origin
Brisbane skipper Adam Reynolds says he is a more complete player than when he last played for NSW in 2016 and is ready and willing for an Origin recall.
Keep Carr on after coaching call is made: Dragons
As St George Illawarra prepare to make a call on their next coach, the Dragons' playing group are hoping interim boss Ryan Carr remains on the staff in 2024.
Ponga ‘comfortable’ with call to sit out Origin series
Kalyn Ponga says he decided to withdraw from this year's State of Origin series to put enjoyment and playing for Newcastle first after a tough start to 2023.
Leniu backed to take on Queensland after JWH tussle
Penrith forward Spencer Leniu is firming for his NSW State of Origin debut after antagonising Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
Blues enforcer Martin hurt in Penrith win over Roosters
NSW coach Brad Fittler may have lost another Blues star for State of Origin II after Liam Martin was concussed in Penrith's 30-6 rout of the Sydney Roosters.
Late Reynolds try gets Broncos home over brave Knights
Adam Reynolds scored the winning try in Brisbane's 24-20 win over Newcastle but the battle between gun No.1s Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh was one for the ages.
Injured Souths trio to know Origin readiness on Monday
Jason Demetriou says South Sydney's injured NSW State of Origin contenders will be assessed on Monday, determining whether they're available for Game II.
NRL’s Dragons upset Souths as coaching call looms
St George Illawarra have proven there are green shoots for their new coach to work with, upsetting South Sydney 36-30 in their NRL match at Jubilee Stadium.
Sky’s the limit for Warriors, says Nicoll-Klokstad
Former Canberra fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad came back to haunt the Raiders on Friday night, starring as the Warriors earned a gutsy NRL away win.
Barnett faces one-week ban, Hopoate cited for hair pull
Warriors forward Mitch Barnett is set to miss one game for a high tackle on Canberra's Jordan Rapana, while Canberra's Albert Hopoate was cited for a hair pull.
Storm and Sharks set for spicy NRL top-four battle
Melbourne and Cronulla will rekindle their fierce rivalry in a pivotal NRL clash with a top-four spot on the line at AAMI Park.
Kelly named for women’s Origin II after horror injury
NSW will give Isabelle Kelly every chance to prove her fitness for Game II after suffering a horror injury in the women's State of Origin series opener.
Bennett won’t buy to fix faltering Dolphins
Wayne Bennett has no interest in going to market as the Dolphins battle a growing injury toll in their first NRL campaign.
Turbo-charged Manly thump injury-hit Dolphins 58-18
Tom Trbojevic has led Manly's demolition of the Dolphins at Brookvale Oval, scoring twice as the Sea Eagles claimed a comfortable NRL win.
Warriors rout Raiders to spoil Croker celebration
The Warriors have produced a gutsy win in Canberra, beating the Raiders 36-14 to overshadow Jarrod Croker's 300th NRL game.
Premiership star Scott Sorensen re-signs with Penrith
Penrith forward Scott Sorensen has ended speculation he might be forced to leave the club by signing a contract extension with the Panthers.
Maroons hopeful Fotuaika credits Tino for regained mojo
Gold Coast prop Moeaki Fotuaika says he is in a better position to fire for Queensland should he get a Maroons recall.
‘Ripping contest’: Walsh v Ponga clash excites Walters
Two of Queensland's best fullbacks do battle when Brisbane star Reece Walsh takes on Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga, the man he usurped for Maroons' No.1 jersey.
RLPA bullish on settlement proposal, CBA talks drag on
The Rugby League Players Association is unwilling to make adjustments to its settlement proposal as CBA talks with the NRL drag on.
Maroons turn to Polata, target Origin clean sweep
Winger China Polata will make her State of Origin debut for Queensland as they target winning the series against NSW outright and not on points aggregate.
‘Outside noise’ will resurrect Roosters: Coach Robinson
The Sydney Roosters have taken lessons from a season of scathing headlines and begun to change their course, coach Trent Robinson says.
Injured Cody Walker racing the State of Origin clock
State of Origin hopeful Cody Walker has suffered a minor quad injury that could affect his ability to earn a NSW recall for the second game of the series.
Walters drops Paix, gives Smoothy Broncos debut
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has sent hooker Cory Paix back to Queensland Cup to work on his game, while giving Tyson Smoothy his club debut.
Lyons backs Rabbitohs combinations for Origin II
Ex-NSW five-eighth Cliff Lyons is hoping to see South Sydney's former halves Cody Walker and Adam Reynolds reunited in the second State of Origin game.
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Tino escapes ban for shot on Koroisau, free for Origin
Maroons and Titans prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has escaped suspension for his shot that broke Apisai Koroisau's jaw and is free for State of Origin II.
Koroisau out of Origin with broken jaw as Titans win
Wests Tigers and NSW hooker Api Koroisau broke his jaw while Gold Coast and Queensland prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui was put on report in the Titans' 28-12 NRL win.