‘Got his mojo back’: Johnston back to Rabbitohs best
South Sydney winger Alex Johnston is just 34 tries away from Ken Irivine's all-time mark of 212 as coach Jason Demetriou explained why the scores still flow.
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Successful return for Warriors’ hard-hitting Barnett
Mitch Barnett has made a successful return to the Warriors after a two-month injury break.
Fitzgibbon praises Hynes for bouncing back from Origin
Nicho Hynes had a forgettable State of Origin debut but the Cronulla captain's effort in his follow-up game has impressed his coach Craig Fitzgibbon.
Tino needs help to cure Titans of second-half fade-outs
The Gold Coast have given up four double-digit leads this year and inspirational captain Tino Fa'suamaleaui has had enough of it.
Broncos triumph in NRL heavyweight bout with Sharks
With key players backing up from State of Origin duties, Brisbane have come out on top in their heavyweight bout with Cronulla in a 20-12 win in Sydney.
Origin guns Arrow, Murray injured as Souths whip Titans
Winger Alex Johnston has scored a hat-trick to take his career tally to 178, but two other Souths stars were injured as the Rabbitohs thumped the Titans 46-28.
Johnson dances through the Dolphins in big Warriors win
The Warriors have got their NRL season back on track with a 30-8 win over an undermanned Dolphins outfit in Auckland.
Bulldogs predict improved Pangai after Origin debut
Tevita Pangai Jr will play for Canterbury against the Roosters with Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo confident the prop will be boosted by his Origin experience.
Craig Bellamy surprised but happy with Ryles’s decision
Jason Ryles's decision to choose Melbourne over St George Illawarra came as a surprise to head coach Craig Bellamy but he's happy to welcome him back in 2024.
Raider Fogarty feels for Tigers after crucial penalty
A last-minute penalty goal denied Wests Tigers a famous victory over Canberra, and the man who struck the final blow admits he feels for the joint venture side.
Dragons aren’t short on leadership options: Lawrie
St George Illawarra prop Blake Lawrie insists the Dragons have depth of leaders after they controversially named Jack de Belin fill-in captain last week.
Stuart lashes ‘muppets’ as Croker call vindicated
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says his decision to rest Jarrod Croker for the clash against Wests Tigers took a level of leadership unknown to his detractors.
Controversial penalty helps Raiders tame raging Tigers
A penalty goal in the dying minutes has allowed Canberra to survive an almighty scare from the Wests Tigers, holding on for a breathless 20-19 NRL win.
Warriors backer apologises for NRL ref integrity attack
The boss of the Warrior's major sponsor has publicly apologised after an attack on the integrity of the NRL's referees was called out as fanciful and insulting.
Outside backs stay on Cowboys’ NRL radar for 2024
Todd Payten is already looking ahead to 2024 after using a recent fortnight in NSW to sound out potential signings for North Queensland.
Payten gives Young space as Dragons race heats up
Dean Young is one of two front-runners to snare the vacant St George Illawarra coaching job but his current boss is yet to broach the situation with him.
More Rabbitohs in Origin frame but Demetriou keeps cool
South Sydney could lose a raft of players to Origin duty as the series progresses but Jason Demetriou is prepared to cross that bridge when he comes to it.
Maroons’ Cobbo out, Walsh aims to back up for Broncos
Brisbane's Selwyn Cobbo will miss Saturday's NRL clash against Cronulla but the rest of the Broncos' State of Origin contingent are keen to back up.
Warriors wary of ‘complete package’ Dolphins
Warriors coach Andrew Webster's plan to combat impressive NRL newcomers the Dolphins is to win the possession battle.
Queensland hit with fine for Origin extra-player error
A $30,000 fine for playing 30 seconds with 14-men is unlikely to take the shine off Queensland's victory over NSW in the State of Origin opener.
Blues can beat Suncorp boos, square Origin series: Haas
Payne Haas is confident that NSW can overcome history and win in Brisbane to set up a State of Origin decider in Sydney.
Error rate prompts calls to shift Women’s Origin series
Both NSW coach Kylie Hilder and Queensland fullback Tamika Upton have suggested shifting the Women's State of Origin series to the post-season.
Maroons triumph in first game of Women’s Origin series
Queensland have landed the first blow in the Women's State of Origin series, claiming a 18-10 win over NSW at CommBank Stadium.
Raiders hope Harawira-Naera can do light training soon
Canberrra's Corey Harawira-Naera could return to light training as early as next week, after his seizure in last weekend's NRL match against South Sydney.
Coach Stuart whacks Croker critics ahead of Tigers rest
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is standing by his decision to rest Jarrod Croker so his 300th game will be at home, saying it's for the entire Canberra community.
‘Filthy’ Pangai, Young keen to make amends for NSW
Hudson Young and Tevita Pangai Jr believe they have done enough for a reprieve from Brad Fittler after NSW suffered defeat in the State of Origin series opener.
NSW think they own the game: Maroons whiz Walsh
Reece Walsh has credited Maroons coach Billy Slater for masterminding his stunning Origin debut against a NSW side he says "think they're better than everyone".
Cowboys look to draw on inspirational Origin teammates
Scott Drinkwater hopes his side can harness the spirit of North Queensland's State of Origin players ahead of a home clash with Melbourne.
Luai won’t forget Walsh’s hair-raising Origin stunt
Jarome Luai aims to cut Queensland fullback Reece Walsh down to size after having his hair pulled by the Maroons rookie in the State of Origin opener.
Sheens unfazed as Johnson snubs Wests Tigers
Shaun Johnson has rejected Wests Tigers' advances, with coach Tim Sheens ready to move on to new targets as he prepares his side to face Canberra.
Kelly, Robinson in doubt for Women’s Origin Game II
NSW co-captain Isabelle Kelly and Queensland winger Julia Robinson could both miss Origin II after an incident in the series opener left Kelly hospitalised.