Blues stay solid despite slow State of Origin starts
NSW coach Laurie Daley is keeping faith in his line-up despite the Blues' boasting a winning State of Origin record when Cameron Murray starts at lock.
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Try-scoring ace feared being squeezed out of Panthers
Penrith's Tom Jenkins has scored a staggering 20 tries in 13 games, but there were times earlier this year he worried about his future at the NRL club.
‘Very proud’: grieving Tino backed to honour late dad
Cameron Munster understands the heartache of losing a father during State of Origin camp so knows what grieving prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is going through now.
Popular Sharks star adds to Cronulla’s injury concerns
Toby Rudolf is the latest Cronulla player to join the club's casualty ward after picking up an injury in their away win over the Warriors.
Maroons keep Blues in dark on ‘Lightning’ strike at MCG
Queensland whiz-kid Reece Walsh is named on the bench, but his exact role is the million-dollar question ahead of game two of the State of Origin series.
‘Lead by actions’: New Broncos skipper replaces legend
Brisbane fullback Tamika Upton is the club's new captain and is ready to uphold the standards of Ali Brigginshaw, the superstar she has replaced.
Dolphins iron man and ‘Captain Cool’ set for Tigers
Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako is set to play his 86th game in a row for the club after recovering from finger surgery.
‘Back it up’: half must prove Maroons debut no one-off
Queensland half Sam Walker had a stellar debut at halfback and teammates have urged him to double down and do it all again at the MCG.
Storm star suffers setback but eyes World Cup return
Tui Kamikamica has set his sights on leading Fiji at the Rugby League World Cup, with the Melbourne prop's return to the NRL delayed by a medical setback.
Roosters teammates set for spicy Origin reunion
Mark Nawaqanitawase plans to seek out Robert Toia in the second State of Origin battle, with his Sydney Roosters teammate giving him the silent treatment.
‘Real fluent’: Moses sees Cleary now the pain has gone
NSW five-eighth Mitchell Moses is fit and firing and ready to showcase why his yin and yang liaison with fellow dominant half Nathan Cleary can be a winner.
Young gun shows Fiji World Cup credentials in NRL
Wests Tigers look set to make a significant contribution to a strong Fiji squad for the Rugby League World Cup.
Perfect 10: Toia’s rise from porridge in house of love
Queensland centre Robert Toia credits being one of 10 children for key qualities that allowed him to rise above setbacks, despite missing his mum's porridge.
Skipper Jarome Luai leads the Leichhardt party
Jarome Luai has scored a hat-trick as Wests Tigers farewelled Leichhardt Oval in style with an eight-point win over Gold Coast.
Great feeling for Koroisau playing Origin at Tigers
In the last five State of Origin series, just three players have earned selection while playing for NRL strugglers Wests Tigers.
Nobodies perfect: Maroons eye end of 31-year MCG hoodoo
Queensland hooker Harry Grant says the current team is ready to "write a story" and end the 31-year drought of the Maroons at the MCG.
Maroons rally around prop after his father’s death
Queensland No.9 Harry Grant has outlined how the players will support prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui after the death of his father.
The four words Nawaqanitawase has always wanted to say
He has played for Australia in league, union and sevens, but there's one thing soon-to-be NSW debutant Mark Nawaqanitawase has yet to achieve.
Resolute Eels put Canberra’s season on life support
A stout defensive effort has seen Parramatta hang on to beat Canberra 15-12 on Saturday night, leaving the Raiders' season in disarray.
‘Unreal feeling’: Sharks shock Warriors in NRL thriller
A late two-point drop goal from Braydon Trindall has secured Cronulla an epic NRL victory over the second-placed Warriors in Auckland.
Queensland grieve death of star prop’s father
The death of Queensland prop Tino Fa'asumaleaui's father Fereti has filled the Maroons camp with sadness as coach Billy Slater confirmed the tragic news.
Pocket rocket gives Dolphins lift with Hammer in Origin
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has indicated that he will play Trai Fuller again at fullback next week and rest Queensland representative Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.
Code-hopping star to make Origin debut with McLean out
Casey McLean has been ruled out of the second State of Origin match after suffering an injury at NSW training, with Mark Nawaqanitawase called in for a debut.
‘Their problem’: Broncos’ star recruit unfazed by slump
State of Origin forward Mitch Barnett is unfazed by Brisbane's poor form as he prepares to join the NRL club as their star recruit next year.
Blanks to bullets: how Flegler came back from the brink
Queensland prop Thomas Flegler's comeback to the State of Origin arena after shoulder nerve surgery is testament to a footballer who could not be broken.
Tigers urged to farewell Leichhardt in style
Before Leichhardt Oval closes down for redevelopment, Benji Marshall wants his side to give Wests Tigers' beloved venue a fitting send-off.
Dolphins go fourth as Katoa schools Roosters
Dolphins halves Kodi Nikorima and Isaiya Katoa combined superbly in a 48-10 win over the Sydney Roosters, who lost two players to concussion.
Try-scoring machine extends Panthers stay
Flying winger Tom Jenkins will be in Penrith colours until at least the end of the 2029 NRL campaign after inking a new deal.
Marshall defends Luai form, weighs in on Folau link
Jarome Luai's move to the PNG Chiefs is not cause for the Wests Tigers' decline, coach Benji Marshall says.
Bears whacked with $40k in fines for NRL rule breach
The Perth Bears and their coach Mal Meninga have been slapped with $40,000 in fines for breaking the NRL's anti-tampering rules.
Licence to thrill: Walker at home in Maroons 007 role
Queensland halfback Sam Walker is ready to play his expansive way in his second State of Origin match, with his partner in mayhem Cameron Munster a dynamo ally.