‘It is mine to lose’: Walsh will play No.1 his way
Queensland debutant Reece Walsh does not intend to relinquish his No.1 jersey to Kalyn Ponga and he will express himself in the State of Origin series opener
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Trbojevic worn down by questions over fitness
Manly star Tom Trbojevic is adamant he has not been playing within himself, and is confident he can operate at full capacity for NSW in State of Origin.
Jake Arthur a ‘massive loss’ for Parramatta: Moses
Jake Arthur is set for an immediate NRL move from Parramatta to Manly in what Mitchell Moses says is a huge loss for the Eels.
Graham a chance for Souths despite NSW withdrawal
Campbell Graham could still line up for South Sydney this weekend despite being forced out of the NSW camp on Monday morning with a sternum injury.
‘The hardest phone call’: Slater on dropping Gagai
Maroons coach Billy Slater was on the phone on Sunday night to make tough calls to dropped stars and 'good ones' to the tyros he selected for Queensland.
Walsh to debut for Maroons amid Origin selection shocks
Maroons coach Billy Slater explains why Reece Walsh and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow were preferred to Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai for the State of Origin series opener.
Blues back Pangai to keep cool starting in Origin I
NSW coach Brad Fittler is confident debutant Tevita Pangai will be able to keep his emotions in check in the State of Origin series opener against Queensland.
Hudson Young won’t die wondering in NSW Origin debut
Canberra back-rower Hudson Young has been included in NSW's squad for State of Origin Game 1, setting up a debut he says he's dreamed about for years.
Mahoney calls for more clarity on hip-drop tackles
The NRL is desperate to rid the game of the hip-drop tackle but Canterbury's Reed Mahoney believes there is still uncertainty about its definition.
Trbojevic ready for Origin after Manly smash Canberra
Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic has shut down any doubt about his fitness for State of Origin, scoring a hat-trick as his side smashed Canberra 42-14 in the NRL.
Addo-Carr to make Origin return as Bulldogs beat Titans
Josh Addo-Carr has made a try-scoring return from an ankle injury as Matt Burton inspired Canterbury to a 20-18 defeat of Gold Coast.
Ponga to win Queensland No.1 jersey for Origin opener
Queensland coach Billy Slater is set to name Kalyn Ponga at fullback for State of Origin I, with Tom Flegler and David Fifita likely to be recalled to the pack.
Munster to play with fractured rib for Maroons
Cameron Munster will nurse rib and elbow injuries in Origin camp for Queensland after playing through the pain to lead the Storm to victory over the Dolphins..
Brooks unsure on Tigers future after 200th-game heroics
Luke Brooks had his best night in Wests Tigers colours for his 200th NRL game, but he is unsure if he wants to remain at the NRL club.
Sheens wants to meet with NRL over referees’ calls
Wests Tigers' big 66-18 win over North Queensland hasn't stopped coach Tim Sheens from being unhappy with several refereeing calls.
Koroisau set for Origin as Blues leave out Cook
NSW's selectors have made a late call to include Apisai Koroisau in the State of Origin squad, with the Blues set to leave out Damien Cook for Game I.
Fa’asuamaleaui joins Kaufusi in QLD Origin purgatory
Queensland's Felise Kaufusi faces a three-game ban and will miss State of Origin I unless he can successfully contest a grade-two careless high tackle charge.
Cowboys adamant they can rebuild from Tigers mauling
North Queensland coach Todd Payten is adamant the 66-18 knockout blow delivered by the Wests Tigers won't kill off his team's NRL season.
Kaufusi set to miss Origin as Storm beat Dolphins
The Storm beat the Dolphins 24-16 with Queensland second-rower Felise Kaufusi put on report for a high shot to leave his Origin hopes in limbo.
Brooks has a party for his 200th in 66-18 Tigers win
Luke Brooks has had one of the finest nights of his career in his 200th NRL game, as Wests Tigers racked up a record-breaking 66-18 win over North Queensland.
Ponga HIA scare in Sharks’ victory over Knights
Nicho Hynes furthered his State of Origin case and Kalyn Ponga was sent for a HIA as Cronulla comfortably defeated Newcastle 26-6 in Coffs Harbour.
Crucial Sunday looms before Blues pick Origin I squad
NSW will have to wait until after the final game of round 12 to be certain of the backline they will take into State of Origin I against Queensland in Adelaide.
Carrigan draws on Origin tips from Myles as Haas looms
Brisbane and Queensland forward Pat Carrigan will rip into NSW and club teammate Payne Haas in the Origin series with the ethos of Maroons great Nate Myles.
Oloapu to make history as young Bulldogs half
Canterbury prodigy Karl Oloapu is set to become the NRL's youngest starting half since the Super League war when he runs out in No.6 against Gold Coast.
Eels stun Souths to breathe life back into their season
Dylan Brown and Mitchell Moses have starred to help Parramatta become the first team to beat South Sydney in the NRL's Indigenous Round in seven years.
Robinson calm as Roosters drop third-straight game
For only the second time in Trent Robinson's tenure, the Sydney Roosters are preparing to enter the crucial State of Origin period with a losing record.
Parramatta adamant Souths upset shows off the real Eels
Parramatta captain Clint Gutherson is adamant the Eels remain a team who can be a force in 2023, despite their poor start to the season.
Roosters blow: Radley, Smith face long sideline stints
Sydney Roosters lock Victor Radley is facing at least three games on the NRL sidelines for a headbutt, while hooker Brandon Smith is out 6-8 weeks with injury.
Lomax on good terms with Griffin, back using old tee
Anthony Griffin demoted Zac Lomax in the final weeks of his tenure at St George Illawarra but the Dragons centre insists the pair remains on good terms.
Origin dream lingers for Hopgood after junior defeats
J'maine Hopgood would have laughed if you said he was a Queensland State of Origin contender at the start of the NRL season, but now it's a real possibility.
Steak fuelling Taniela Paseka’s Manly rise
Big Manly prop Taniela Paseka says a nightly dinner of big steaks is helping him deliver his best season to date for the Sea Eagles.