Foran credited for David Fifita’s Maroons resurrection
David Fifita is racking up career-best NRL numbers this season to force his way back into the State of Origin fray, and Queensland has a New Zealander to thank.
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Rabbitohs must wear blame for Cook’s Origin snub: Coach
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says the Rabbitohs' performance against Parramatta last week likely thwarted Damien Cook's State of Origin bid.
Forget Manly thrashing, Ricky tells his reeling Raiders
Canberra will travel to face South Sydney looking to respond to a dismal game against Manly last weekend, with some key faces missing from their line-up.
How NRL’s Manly helped make Wallabies fullback Wright
Brumbies and Wallabies fullback Tom Wright has signed an extension with both organisations, meaning he'll be sticking around until the end of 2025.
NRL’s Roosters re-sign Waerea-Hargreaves, Tupou
The Sydney Roosters have re-signed two of their most experienced players in Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Daniel Tupou.
Blues hopeful Haas injury will be no big Payne
Prop Payne Haas has sent a scare through NSW's State of Origin camp after suffering an apparent ankle injury at training.
Dragons forward Jack de Belin avoids ban for cannonball
Stand-in St George Illawarra captain Jack de Belin has avoided suspension for the cannonball tackle that thwarted the Dragons against the Dolphins.
RLPA unhappy as NRL pay talks hit another impasse
Players' union boss Clint Newton has made clear his frustration over the latest impasse in negotiations with a settlement offer to be rejected by the NRL.
‘It is Murri v Koori’: Cobbo wants to out-run idol Foxx
Queensland winger Selwyn Cobbo looks up to NSW flyer Josh Addo-Carr but wants to be looking back at him in the Origin series opener, while fixing his error rate
Going after Luai a mistake – NSW Origin debutant Young
NSW debutant Hudson Young believes Queensland would be ill-advised to try to go after Blues five-eighth Jarome Luai in State of Origin 1.
Milford runs into Dolphins form with perfect timing
Dolphins playmaker Anthony Milford has played his best football under Wayne Bennett and his mid-season revival has come at just the right time.
Isaako, Milford star as Dolphins beat Dragons
The Dolphins beat a dire St George Illawarra 26-12 with five-eighth Anthony Milford playing his best game of the NRL season to set up the victory.
Taumalolo’s Cowboys return put on ice for another week
Jason Taumalolo's hopes of returning from a knee injury to face Parramatta have been dashed with the star second-rower ruled out for another week.
‘Unique’: Gilbert credits Bennett for his Maroons rise
Queensland forward Tom Gilbert has forged a strong bond with his Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett and says it helped him gain his second Origin selection.
Maroons’ Mullet Man Cotter puts target on Koroisau
Queensland forward Reuben Cotter felt the force of NSW hooker Apisai Koroisau's magic in the NRL on Saturday night and aims to return the favour in Origin.
Murray vows control in early tackles for health’s sake
Cameron Murray has put the onus on himself to control his emotion in State of Origin, not wanting to fall victim to another first-tackle concussion for NSW.
Blues enforcer Martin sets sights on wounded Munster
Liam Martin had been at risk of missing the State of Origin series through injury but is now primed to reprise his role as Cameron Munster's agitator in chief.
DCE ‘not entertaining retirement’ from Maroons just yet
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says a personal challenge set by coach Billy Slater has him primed for his milestone match in a Maroons jumper.
Mum’s legacy drives Grant as he ditches beetroot juice
Maroons hooker Harry Grant feels blessed to have had his mum as a PE teacher and learned plenty from a famous schoolboy coach who made him drink beetroot juice.
‘A rare breed’: Kodi gets Bennett tick for No.1 switch
Kodi Nikorima will showcase his value as the Dolphins' resident 'Mr Fix-It' against St George Illawarra with Anthony Milford returning to the starting side.
Hynes’ mother can attend State of Origin opener
Nicho Hynes' is hopeful his mother can be in Adelaide for his Origin debut, after lawyers confirmed her parole conditions do not prevent interstate travel.
Luai becomes NSW’s shock option as back-up dummy-half
NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai could end up filling in for Apisai Koroisau at dummy-half in State of Origin I, emerging as the Blues option to spell the hooker.
NSW’s Mitchell keen to silence Maroons’ Origin boasts
Latrell Mitchell is eager to prove that State of Origin means as much to NSW as it does Queensland.
Old foes Gilbert, Fifita now Maroons brothers in arms
Tom Gilbert and David Fifita enjoyed a ferocious north-south Brisbane rivalry as junior players but now they are united for a common cause.
‘Fittest at club’ Sailor earns Broncos NRL chance
Regarded as the fittest man at the club, Tristan Sailor will join his father as a Brisbane NRL player when he wears the No.1 against the Warriors on Saturday.
Releasing son only ‘selfish’ call of Arthur’s tenure
Coach Brad Arthur has breathed a sigh of relief after releasing his son Jake, who was the victim of booing and social media abuse during his time at the Eels.
Dragons land NZ sevens gold medallist Nathan-Wong
NZ sevens star Tyla Nathan-Wong will switch codes and join St George Illawarra in the NRLW while Corban Baxter and Brydie Parker return for the Sydney Roosters.
No reservations about picking de Belin as captain: Carr
Jack de Belin spent more than two years subject to the NRL's no-fault stand-down policy but coach Ryan Carr had no qualms with selecting him as fill-in captain.
Maroons concede there’s no way to stop Payne Haas
Brisbane teammates Tom Flegler and Pat Carrigan have conceded there's no way for them to completely nullify NSW rival Payne Haas in State of Origin.
Schuster declares he won’t leave Manly for Wests Tigers
Josh Schuster is adamant he has no plans to leave Manly, rejecting any suggestion he could follow recruitment manager Scott Fulton to Wests Tigers.
Take mind games for Grant-ed as Maroons Hunt Origin win
Queensland coach Billy Slater says his former Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy "may get his wish'' as he keeps NSW guessing on a key positional strategy.