Sharks make pitch for Blues selection
Sisosifa Talakai's versatility could change Brad Fittler's thinking as he prepares to name his NSW squad for Origin II on Sunday week.
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Cleary’s Panthers provide NSW Origin boost
NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler will be delighted with the form of his Penrith stars in a 40-6 NRL thrashing of the Warriors.
Roosters slump as Eels roar back to life
Parramatta responded after a shock defeat to Canterbury with a 26-16 NRL win over the Sydney Roosters.
NSW axe four, Burton and Talakai to debut
NSW coach Brad Fittler has axed four players for State of Origin II with Matt Burton and Siosifa Talakai set to make their debuts for the Blues.
Brown poised to be NZ’s next RL poster boy
Dylan Brown will make his New Zealand debut this week and with age on his side could well become the face of the Kiwis for a new generation of fans.
Carrigan set to cover Cotter Origin blow
Pat Carrigan says he will do what he can to cover the massive loss of injured Queensland forward Reuben Cotter in the second State of Origin clash.
Raiders pinch last-gasp win over Knights
Second-rower Hudson Young has scored a try in the 79th minute as Canberra snatched a vital 20-18 NRL win over Newcastle.
Bulldogs build on NRL success under Potter
Canterbury have strung together back-to-back wins for the first time since 2019 after accounting for Wests Tigers 36-12 at Commbank Stadium.
Addo-Carr’s Origin advice for Burton
Josh Addo-Carr has missed out on selection in Origin II but that hasn't stopped him from cheering Matt Burton as he prepares to make his Origin debut.
Koroisau to start for Blues in Origin II
Api Koroisau has stormed into NSW's starting side for the second game of the State of Origin series, while Siosifa Talakai and Matt Burton will debut.
Arrow, Taulagi in for steady Slater’s Qld
Queensland coach Billy Slater has replaced the injured Reuben Cotter and Xavier Coates with Jai Arrow and Murray Taulagi respectively for State of Origin II.
Burton another playmaking option for NSW
NSW coach Brad Fittler hopes the inclusion of Matt Burton in the State of Origin side can help the Blues to overcome Queensland's kick pressure in game two.
Doueihi wants No.6 gig long-term at Tigers
Returning Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi says he wants to play in the halves long term, setting up a potential squeeze between the NRL club's three playmakers.
Jones wants young half to reignite Johnson
Interim Warriors coach Stacey Jones hopes the debut of teenage playmaker Ronald Volkman can breathe life back into the form of struggling Shaun Johnson.
Rooster Keary ruled out of clash with Eels
Luke Keary won't play in the Sydney Roosters' clash with Parramatta on Saturday, having suffered a head knock last weekend.
De Belin can’t see himself playing for PNG
Jack de Belin says he'll not feel right playing rugby league for Papua New Guinea as he is unwilling to take a local's spot.
Panthers lock in NRL young gun Tago
Penrith have re-signed exciting young centre Izack Tago, who will be integral to the side's pursuit of back-to-back NRL premierships under coach Ivan Cleary.
Ilias hooked as Dragons embarrass Souths
St George Illawarra have flogged South Sydney 32-12 at WIN Stadium, with Rabbitohs halfback Lachlan Ilias hooked during a disastrous first half.
Ilias to keep Souths spot despite NRL hook
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has made clear that Lachlan Ilias will start as halfback next round despite being hooked early against St George Illawarra.
NRL’s U-19s Origin marquee falls flat
The NRL's bid for marquee players to feature in under-19s State of Origin has fallen flat, despite a rule that pushed for the game's best young talent to play.
Bellamy impressed by Brisbane’s NRL rise
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy is expecting a very different Brisbane on Friday night to the 2021 side that conceded 40 points in their last visit to AAMI Park.
Eels give Nathan Brown permission to leave
The Parramatta Eels have told former State of Origin forward Nathan Brown he is free to negotiate a deal with other NRL clubs.
Samoan stars back to play under Parish
Three Samoan stars who signed a petition for coach Matt Parish to be sacked as coach will play under the mentor in the Pacific Test.
‘Bizarre’ two-game Women’s Origin queried
Both Women's State of Origin camps say a two-game series from next year will be "bizarre" and "confusing", with each side preferring a move to three games.
Leilua to make Cowboys debut in Qld derby
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has earmarked the Queensland derby with Brisbane for Luciano Leilua's Cowboys debut.
Ivan Cleary reveals reason for ICU scare
Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has revealed the reason he was rushed to ICU last week, with the blood clot in his leg spreading to his lungs.
Sam Burgess set to make coaching call
South Sydney premiership hero Sam Burgess is close to making a call on his coaching future as the Rabbitohs and Dolphins seemingly fight for his services.
Eels split over cause of shock Dogs loss
Parramatta's star names can't pinpoint the reason for their shock defeat to Canterbury on Monday.
McCullough milestone in Dragons NRL clash
South Sydney will chase three straight wins for the first time this season and come up against a St George Illawarra side celebrating a veteran's milestone.
NRLW accelerates growth to 10 teams
The NRL has confirmed the NRLW will expand to a 10-team competition in 2023 with Canberra, Cronulla, North Queensland and Wests Tigers joining.
Latrell not fit for Origin, says Demetriou
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says it's not fair on an underdone Latrell Mitchell that he's being considered for a State of Origin recall in game two.