Ball in NRL’s court, says players’ rep Cherry-Evans
RLPA general president Daly Cherry-Evans says it's up to the NRL to make the next move in the CBA dispute after players called a media boycott last week.
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Maroons brains trust hold spine summit to sink NSW
Queensland will unleash new starting spine members Harry Grant and AJ Brimson on NSW and have devised new plans they intend to implement in Sydney.
NRL backs referee Atkins’ offside call against Titans
NRL head of football Graham Annesley says the Gold Coast were not hard done by in their 23-21 loss to the Dolphins.
Bulldogs veteran Josh Reynolds retires from the NRL
Canterbury veteran Josh Reynolds has announced his immediate retirement from first-grade rugby league.
NRL’s Warriors re-sign Egan, Leiataua
Warriors hooker Wayde Egan will remain at the New Zealand NRL club until at least the end of the 2025 season, with rookie centre Ali Leiataua also re-signing.
DCE will deliver Origin speech despite RLPA ban
Daly Cherry-Evans has rubbished suggestions he would not give a post-match State of Origin speech when receiving the winner's shield on Wednesday night.
CBA ball is in NRL’s court: RLPA president Cherry-Evans
RLPA general president Daly Cherry-Evans says it's up to the NRL to make the next move in the CBA dispute after players called a media boycott last week.
How Queensland shape up for Origin III
A look at the Queensland side to play NSW in game three of the State of Origin series at Accor Stadium.
New South Sydney Wales: Rabbitohs combos key for Blues
It's out with the Panthers and in the Rabbitohs for the third game of the State of Origin series as NSW fight to avoid a whitewash.
Lenihan confident Tino and Fifita will stay with Titans
Gold Coast interim coach Jim Lenihan has explained why he believes David Fifita and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will not leave the club in 2024.
Both sides valid in CBA stoush: NRL star Luke Keary
Sydney Roosters star Luke Keary doesn't believe there are heroes or villains in the ongoing collective bargaining agreement stoush between the NRL and RLPA.
Two hookers better than one for NSW: Buderus
NSW are set to use two hookers for the first time this Origin series as they revamp their struggling attack and challenge Queensland's control of the ruck.
A snapshot of round 19 of the NRL season
The Warriors asserted themselves as genuine premiership contenders with a 46-10 thrashing of the Eels, with playmaker Luke Metcalf playing a starring role.
Dolphins beat Titans with penalty goal in golden point
The Dolphins have broken a four-game losing NRL streak with a 23-21 win over Gold Coast after Jamayne Isaako stepped up in golden point to win the match.
Buderus backs ‘carefree’ Tedesco to shine for NSW
NSW assistant coach Danny Buderus has backed James Tedesco to respond to his critics after an underwhelming State of Origin series to date.
Canterbury’s Sutton cleared of serious neck injury
Canterbury prop Ryan Sutton has avoided a serious neck injury, the NRL club's football boss Phil Gould has confirmed.
Rabbitohs’ youngsters excite Demetriou in Bulldogs loss
Despite falling 36-32 to Canterbury on Saturday night, South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou thinks his side's performance could yet define their season.
Dolphins beat Titans with golden point penalty goal
The Dolphins broke a four game losing streak with a 23-21 win over the Titans when Jamayne Isaako stepped up in golden point to win it.
Gutherson working hard to shine as Blues’ Mr Fix-It
Clint Gutherson says he will work hard, possibly harder than anyone else on the ground, to help the Blues avoid a series whitewash on his Origin recall.
Bulldogs bounce back from thrashing in upset Souths win
Canterbury have responded to their 66-0 thumping by Newcastle in perfect fashion, knocking off South Sydney 36-32 at Accor Stadium.
Metcalf magic leads Warriors to big win over Eels
Luke Metcalf has starred for the Warriors, leading the New Zealand outfit to a comprehensive 46-10 victory to end Parramatta's five-game winning streak.
JT’s ‘regret’ fuels Maroons’ bid for rare Origin sweep
Maroons assistant coach Johnathan Thurston has reminded this year's crop how rare State of Origin sweeps are, revealing his own regret at missed opportunities.
Maturing Walker can spark NSW into life: Fittler
NSW are hoping Cody Walker can play with freedom after being recalled to the Blues side for the State of Origin dead rubber.
‘Genuine grievances’: Bennett backs players media ban
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has no problems with players boycotting media among CBA talks, suggesting there's real issues with the deal they've been offered.
Future not on Carr’s mind as Dragons make move on Young
St George Illawarra are set to announce Dean Young as an assistant coach for 2024 but that hasn't given Ryan Carr reason to consider his own future at the club.
QRL waits for ‘one of a kind’ Slater on contract talks
QRL chairman Bruce Hatcher is unfazed by Maroons coach Billy Slater's reluctance to commit publicly to staying on, with talks set for after the Origin series.
Stuart wants change in attitude as Raiders edge Dragons
St George Illawarra have shown considerable improvement after recent hammerings but it was not enough to prevent a 36-26 defeat by Canberra.
Raiders survive almighty scare from improved Dragons
St George Illawarra have shown considerable improvement after recent hammerings but it was not enough to prevent a 36-26 defeat by Canberra.
QRL and NRL go to war over funding for expansion
NRL boss Andrew Abdo has hit back at QRL chairman Bruce Hatcher's anger over a decision not to fund Gold Coast and North Queensland teams in the Queensland Cup.
On point ‘velvet’ Val Holmes notches Maroons century
Queensland's Valentine Holmes is now in a select group for both all-time Origin tries and points, but how he got there reveals the elite nature of his talents.
No such thing as an Origin dead rubber: Fittler
Brad Fittler doens't like talk of State of Origin dead rubbers, adamant wearing the Blues jersey is enough for NSW to lift against Queensland next week.