Mam offers peak into Broncos’ future
Before the injuries took their toll in a famous Brisbane victory, Ezra Mam showed his offensive flair and improved defence in an NRL statement performance.
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Bellamy buoyed by makeshift Storm backline
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy continues to prove his coaching excellence with his workmanlike backline downing a star-studded Sydney Roosters side.
Kaufusi avoids ban, free to play Origin II
Felise Kaufusi will be able to play in State of Origin II for Queensland after avoiding a ban for his elbow to the head of Sydney Roosters playmaker Sam Walker.
Clinical Cleary downs Ponga-less Knights
Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary stole the show as the Panthers obliterated Newcastle 42-6 in the NRL.
Roosters to monitor Luke Keary concussion
The Sydney Roosters say Luke Keary has "shown improvement" as he recovers from a concussion sustained in his side's NRL loss to Melbourne.
Naden sent off as Manly thrash Tigers
Brent Naden has become the first Wests Tigers player sent off in 20 years as his team were humbled 30-4 in their first game since coach Michael Maguire's exit.
Olakau’atu urged to put NSW before Tonga
Des Hasler says Manly second-rower Haumole Olakau'atu should consider putting NSW ahead of Tonga if State of Origin selection comes calling.
Sivo back as Eels take five for Bulldogs
A fit-again Maika Sivo will play his first NRL game this season for Parramatta, who were afforded a rare five-day break to freshen up before playing Canterbury.
Ciraldo calm amid coaching conjecture
Penrith assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo says he is flattered but also slightly uncomfortable about being linked to the Wests Tigers job.
Sharks circle after Warriors squander lead
Interim Warriors coach Stacey Jones watched his side commit the same mistakes they made under Nathan Brown in a 38-16 NRL loss to Cronulla.
Johnson, Warriors’ NRL struggles grow
Club great Stacey Jones admits to being "nervous and scattered" at first by taking on the Warriors' NRL job as calls for a complete overhaul grow louder.
Luai tells critics to lay off Cleary
Jarome Luai launched a passionate defence of halves partner Nathan Cleary on the back of Origin I after Penrith's demolition of Newcastle on Sunday.
Naden faces long ban for dangerous throw
Wests Tigers centre Brent Naden faces up to a five-game ban after being sent off and subsequently charged for a dangerous throw on Manly star Jake Trbojevic.
Patient Lee content with NRL ‘rocky road’
Brenko Lee won an NRL title and State of Origin series within the space of a month in 2020 but has had to wait almost two seasons for another NRL opportunity.
Bellamy decides Storm’s Coates replacement
Melbourne have named NRL debutant Grant Anderson to replace State of Origin winger Xavier Coates for their NRL clash with Sydney Roosters at the SCG.
Yeo, Staggs won’t back up from Origin
Penrith's Isaah Yeo won't back up from Origin I when the Panthers face Newcastle on Sunday after a nasty collision in State of Origin 1.
Warriors players wear blame for Brown exit
Skipper Tohu Harris says Warriors players must take responsibility for the exit of Nathan Brown as the club begins its search for a new permanent head coach.
Link man Gagai hails Slater Origin spirit
Dane Gagai has been around the Queensland team long enough to see how Billy Slater is doing what Mal Meninga did to turn the tables on NSW in State of Origin.
Cowboys backs to duel for Origin spot
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Murray Taulagi are set to battle it out for the vacant wing spot in Queensland's Origin side with their first chance on Friday night.
Scrum call no excuse for Blues loss: Paulo
Junior Paulo claims the Blues' inability to win the middle - and not him being held back in a scrum - was the reason for NSW's loss on Wednesday.
Tigers captain can’t see Ciraldo moving
Wests Tigers co-captain James Tamou believes it will be hard for his club to convince Cameron Ciraldo to leave his assistant coaching role at Penrith.
Ponga taps into Slater Origin wisdom
A week in camp with Billy Slater has had the desired impact on Kalyn Ponga, who wiped aside four years of Origin inconsistency to star in Sydney.
Origin just start of Cotter’s big week
Reuben Cotter will race home for the birth of his first child still buzzing after a tireless Queensland debut that helped steer his side to an upset win.
Lewis warns NSW Munster has more to offer
Queensland legend Wally Lewis says Cameron Munster can play even better after his man-of-the-match display secured the Maroons' victory in Origin Game I.
Qld rookies shine, leaders seal Origin win
Queensland's first-timers made their mark before their established stars led them to a series-opening State of Origin win in Sydney on Wednesday night.
Titans prop Wallace to join NRL’s Dolphins
Jarrod Wallace will leave Gold Coast at the end of the NRL season and move up the M1 to join the Dolphins for their debut campaign.
Munster stars as Maroons win Origin opener
Queensland have beaten NSW 16-10 to claim the State of Origin series opener and notch their first win in Sydney since 2017, with Cameron Munster starring.
NSW on back foot after opening Origin loss
NSW will need to wind the clock back to 1994 in order to win the State of Origin series after losing the opening game to Queensland on home turf.
Slater’s Maroons coaching begins with bang
Queensland began life under new head coach Billy Slater with a gritty performance studded with flashpoints of impressive skill.
Munster shocked over handling of Yeo knock
NSW lock Isaah Yeo claims officials were right to allow him to stay on the field in State of Origin I, despite Queensland star Cameron Munster raising concerns.
Booze ban behind Munster’s Qld ‘madness’
Cameron Munster hasn't been tempted to break his booze ban while in Origin camp, even after his teammates toasted his man of the match performance in Sydney.