Sunia Turuva tipped as NRL star of future
Fiji were beaten by Papua New Guinea in the Pacific Test but the emergence of young fullback Sunia Turuva has given them reason to celebrate.
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PNG stalwart Mead vows to make difference
David Mead has pledged to use his profile to make a difference in Papua New Guinea now that he has retired from international rugby league.
Don’t move mid-year Pacific Tests: Bennett
Wayne Bennett has called on the NRL to reverse its decision to scrap the Pacific Test weekend.
Queensland’s Kaufusi falls foul of Klein
Ashley Klein's refereeing has been criticised by NSW, but the official showed no hesitation in sin-binning Queensland back-rower Felise Kaufusi.
Cleary leads NSW to Origin rout over Qld
NSW have levelled the 2022 State of Origin rugby league series with a 44-12 drubbing of Queensland in game two at Perth's Optus Stadium.
Debutant Burton finds feet as Blues foil
Matt Burton's big boot has kicked NSW back into the State of Origin series, relieving the pressure on Nathan Cleary to win the battle for territory.
NSW star Cleary proves a point to himself
NSW playmaker Nathan Cleary produced a magical 24-point haul to lead the Blues to a 44-12 State of Origin win over Queensland.
Munster injury adds to Qld Origin concern
Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster will have scans on a shoulder injury that could rule him out of Brisbane's State of Origin decider.
NSW set for different beast in Origin III
The Blues will have to overcome a horrible run in State of Origin deciders if they are to clinch the series in Brisbane on July 13.
It’s not over, Cleary warns NSW teammates
Nathan Cleary has warned his NSW teammates not to become carried away after the Blues levelled the State of Origin series with a rout of Queensland in Perth.
Origin honeymoon over, Slater in hot seat
Rookie Queensland coach Billy Slater must respond after the Blues stormed back into the State of Origin series to force a Brisbane decider.
NSW face selection dilemmas for Origin III
Brad Fittler will be forced to change a winning team after NSW squared the series with a dominant State of Origin win over Queensland in Perth.
Averillo our long-term fullback: Jackson
Canterbury captain Josh Jackson has thrown his support behind Jake Averillo as the club's long-term fullback, casting further doubt over Matt Dufty's future.
Tonegato firms as Australia No.1 favourite
A starring role for NSW in their Women's State of Origin win has made Emma Tonegato favourite for the Australian fullback role at the coming Women's World Cup.
Reynolds set for Broncos NRL return
Adam Reynolds missed Brisbane's last game through injury but looks set to make his return against North Queensland this weekend.
Japanese TV steels Jarome Luai for Origin
Jarome Luai's obsession with Japanese cartoons may provide NSW the inspiration to level the State of Origin series in Perth.
Brains over brawn has Maroons on the cusp
As inspirational as Billy Slater's posting to Queensland coach has been, it's his strategic moves that have placed the Maroons a game from a series victory.
Staines committed to Panthers NRL contract
Winger Charlie Staines is on the outer at Penrith but says he's committed to seeing out the remainder of his NRL contract.
Fittler faces toughest Origin task yet
A look at the difficulty of the task facing NSW as the Origin II arrives in Perth, with coach Brad Fittler and his team facing a 28-year hoodoo.
Ponga fit for Origin homecoming
Kalyn Ponga has dealt with a lingering illness to present as one of Queensland's young leaders under coach and mentor Billy Slater.
Cleary to keep it cool amid Origin chaos
Nathan Cleary was a target for Queensland in State of Origin I but the NSW halfback has form for fighting his way out of a corner.
Taumalolo set for ’emotional’ Test return
Jason Taumalolo says there's no greater pride and sense of atmosphere than running out in front of a sea of red ahead of Tonga's international clash.
Samoa a chance for Cup glory: Nofoaluma
Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma says Samoa can be among the heavyweight teams at the Rugby League World Cup, which begins in October.
‘Sad’ pay disparity for Women’s Origin
While Queensland will pay their men's and women's State of Origin players equally, NSW's players are covering costs for lesser-paid squad members.
Test match an NRL audition for PNG
Saturday night's Test match against Fiji will give PNG the chance to prove they have the talent and appetite to support an NRL team.
Women’s Origin: Maroons ready for wrestle
Queensland say they've prepared for NSW to try to slow them with tackle wrestling in Friday night's Women's State of Origin clash in Canberra.
Workhorse Trbojevic primed for NSW return
Spurred on by a return to the NSW set-up, Jake Trbojevic hopes to be a difference-maker as the Blues look to square the series against Queensland in Perth.
Nofoaluma backs Tigers teammate Brooks
David Nofoaluma says the Wests Tigers' playing group has not been informed as to whether Luke Brooks will be dropped to reserve grade for their next game.
NSW’s Crichton ready for Munster challenge
NSW centre Stephen Crichton is keen to make amends after being left red-faced by Maroons magician and man-of-the-match Cameron Munster in Origin I.
Papalii happy with Qld Origin cameo role
Veteran prop Josh Papalii played just 20 minutes across two stints of Queensland's State of Origin game one win against NSW in Sydney.
Roosters confirm new NRLW signings
The Sydney Roosters will hope the signings of Destiny Brill, Jayme Fressard and Shaniah Power can bolster their chances of winning consecutive premierships.