‘Something big’: Toby lights Dragons fire for future
St George Illawarra prop Toby Couchman played a key role in the club's first win of the season and carries the torch for a young pack ready to catch fire.
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Reds speedster switches codes to join Broncos
Promising outside back Caitlin Urwin has signed with the Brisbane Broncos, moving across from the Queensland Reds and Wallaroos rugby programs.
‘A good life lesson’: Smith reflects on e-bike crash
Billy Smith felt slightly embarrassed after an e-bike crash side-swiped his NRL season. Now the Sydney Roosters centre wants to make up for lost time.
Strange hungry for more Origin after ‘massive’ lessons
Canberra playmaker Ethan Strange has given credit to NSW's halves pairing for helping him experience a glittering State of Origin debut.
Manly seek exemption to play Koula after Origin knock
Tolu Koula may have one last chance to reassert his State of Origin credentials before game two as Manly push for an exemption to play him in round 14.
‘Last laugh’: Fisher-Harris’ Panthers taunts backfire
Paul Alamoti scored a winner and then clapped back at James Fisher-Harris as the Panthers moved clear at the top of the NRL ladder.
‘Vintage Val’: YouTube clips that inspired Dragon
St George Illawarra's Valentine Holmes shone in the club's first win in 295 days and has opened up on his return to form and axing from the Queensland side.
‘Bit of bother’: Why 2025 history won’t save Broncos
Brisbane's title defence is in a downward spiral but coach Michael Maguire says looking back at what they achieved from a similar position last year is futile.
Maroons blow as Broncos duo ruled out of Origin II
An ankle injury has ruled Brisbane and Queensland forward Pat Carrigan out of State of Origin game two in Melbourne on June 17.
Penrith edge Warriors, strengthen grip on top spot
Casey McLean and Dylan Edwards have helped Penrith move four points clear at the top of the NRL ladder in a 20-18 win over the Warriors.
Strange magic as Raiders down ‘passive’ Cowboys
Canberra have secured a much-needed NRL win against North Queensland to snap an eight-year hoodoo and keep themselves in top-eight contention.
Dragons end losing streak with upset of the season
St George Illawarra have won their first game in 295 days and sent Brisbane's premiership defence into a spiral with a brilliant 30-26 victory.
Furious Bulldogs to email NRL over ref calls
His side are 4-8, but one thing Cameron Ciraldo can't cop is bad refereeing - and he feels his Canterbury side had their fair share in a loss to Wests Tigers.
Storm speedster steers Melbourne to crucial NRL win
Exciting fullback Sua Faalogo has helped Melbourne to an important 18-4 victory over the Sydney Roosters, who struggled in the wake of Origin.
Galvin booed as struggling Bulldogs fall to Tigers
Lachlan Galvin was a non-stop target of abuse for Wests Tigers fans as the young halfback and current club Canterbury fell to a 22-16 defeat.
Panthers make call on Cleary for Warriors clash
First-placed Penrith have made a decision on Nathan Cleary's availability for their clash with the high-flying Warriors.
Ponga reveals mental challenge as Knights hold off Eels
Kalyn Ponga has bounced back from the mental anguish of Wednesday's State of Origin send-off to lead the Knights to a 28-22 win over the Eels in Newcastle.
‘Run any time’: Walsh backed to rediscover Broncos form
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has not been at his brilliant best but coach Michael Maguire has seen positive signs that situation is set to change.
Strong club form key to Strange staying in blue
Ethan Strange is set to back up from a starring performance for NSW in the State of Origin opener when he plays for Canberra against North Queensland.
Fight to slay MND ‘beast’ goes on after Daniher’s death
The death of AFL great Neale Daniher from motor neurone disease and NRL player Jai Arrow's diagnosis have thrust the cruel condition back into the spotlight.
Brailey broken in Sharks’ spirited win over Sea Eagles
Cronulla have inflicted just a second defeat on Manly since Kieran Foran took over as Sea Eagles coach to revive their NRL fortunes.
Burton challenged as Bulldogs resist Crichton rest
Matt Burton played his best game of the year in Canterbury's win over Melbourne and Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo wants him to go up another gear.
Eels reveal Moses injury outlook ahead of Origin II
Parramatta have laid Mitchell Moses's injury outlook bare as the star playmaker battles to get fit for game two of the State of Origin series.
Storm hopeful star Origin duo back up against Roosters
Melbourne need Cameron Munster and Harry Grant on deck after Origin to match the might of the Sydney Roosters, who also have a swag of rep players backing up.
‘It is crazy’: Skippers call for Origin date change
Women's State of Origin would be a better product for fans and players if it was played during the NRLW competition insist the Queensland and NSW captains.
Bluewash: NSW claim historic women’s Origin clean sweep
NSW have beaten Queensland 12-4 in the final match of the women's State of Origin series to make history with lock Olivia Kernick starring on the Gold Coast.
‘No apology’: NRL backs referee Klein’s send-off call
The NRL has supported Ashley Klein's controversial and game-changing decision to send off Kalyn Ponga, saying the Origin whistleblower got the call right.
‘Always a blessing’: Haas boosts Broncos and NSW
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has a first-up agenda of reviving Brisbane's season in a key area as he also puts himself in the frame for a return to to the NSW side.
‘I plan to be back’: Jensen rises from lung blood clots
Brisbane prop Corey Jensen has described the "whirlwind" episode that led to him spending nine days in hospital with blood clots in his lung.
Manly holding no grudges towards ‘great guy’ Ponga
Kalyn Ponga's shoulder charge will sideline recent NSW debutant Tolu Koula for two games, but Manly interim coach Kieran Foran is holding no grudges.
Cleary doesn’t care if masterclass silences doubters
For so long under fire over his record in big State of Origin moments, NSW halfback Nathan Cleary had his fingerprints all over a gripping game-one comeback.