NSW embrace Volkanovski’s ‘killer mindset’
NSW players were given a pep talk by UFC world champion Alex Volkanovski before hitting the training ground on Wednesday.
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Grant-Hunt Maroons connection runs deep
Harry Grant, once a tee boy for Ben Hunt in a team coached by his dad, will share the hooking duties with his Yeppoon mate in Wednesday's Origin opener.
Tino, Haas poised to renew Origin rivalry
Queensland's Tino Fa'asuamaleaui says he's ready to play in the front-row in next week's State of Origin opener, and resume hostilities with NSW's Payne Haas.
Knights poach NRLW premiership-winner
Newcastle have signed prop Hannah Southwell, with the NSW Women's State of Origin player crossing from NRLW premiers Sydney.
Raiders’ Tapine setting high standards
Raiders forward Joe Tapine is in career-best form, but he'll get a big test this weekend in the form of the Sydney Roosters forward pack.
Cowboys out to inflict more hurt on Titans
Jason Taumalolo's return from injury helps offset the loss of four players to Origin for North Queensland when they play Gold Coast in NRL on Thursday night.
Staggs takes long road to Origin debut
Kotoni Staggs has been one of the NRL's most entertaining prospects for the last two seasons but injury has denied him a chance of playing State of Origin.
Origin snub no surprise to Titan Brimson
Gold Coast's AJ Brimson says he wasn't surprised to be overlooked for Queensland's State of Origin squad, with his own NRL form not matching that of rivals.
League broadcast icon Ray Warren retires
Legendary rugby league commentator Ray Warren has confirmed his retirement, the 78-year-old opting not to return for next week's State of Origin series opener.
Manly lands new CEO in ex-player Mestrov
Former Manly player Tony Mestrov has been appointed as the NRL club's new chief executive, becoming the sixth person to hold the role in the past eight years.
Slater expects Grant to join Qld camp
Harry Grant has battled a groin niggle and bout of the flu but Queensland coach Billy Slater expects him to join the squad as planned on Wednesday.
Luai finally feels at home in NSW camp
Penrith star Jarome Luai finally feels he belongs at State of Origin level after earning a recall to Brad Fittler's NSW set-up earlier this week.
Klein to referee opening State of Origin
Ashley Klein has been named to referee the opening State of Origin clash between NSW and Queensland in Sydney next Wednesday night.
Taumalolo back as Origin impacts clubland
North Queensland and Penrith have shuffled their decks to handle mass changes thanks to State or Origin, while Joey Manu will play fullback for the Roosters.
Broncos put Haas contract talks on hold
Brisbane have announced they will resume contract negotiations with Payne Haas at the end of the season following his dramatic request for a release.
Manu buzzing for NRL fullback stint: Keary
Halfback Luke Keary says Joey Manu is excited to start at fullback this weekend with the Sydney Roosters losing James Tedesco to State of Origin duty.
Addo-Carr with ‘a point to prove’: Potter
Interim Canterbury coach Mick Potter says NSW's loss is Canterbury's gain as Josh Addo-Carr lines up to face Penrith with a point to prove on Friday night.
‘Different story’ as Munster eyes Origin
Pivotal five-eighth Cameron Munster admits he needs to show "he's worth the money" after a disappointing 2021 for Queensland and the Storm.
Maguire safe pending Tigers NRL review
Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis says the embattled club is awaiting a mid-season report before making a call on coach Michael Maguire.
Maroons’ aerial threat doesn’t scare NSW
Stocky NSW winger Brian To'o expects to be a focus of Queensland's attacking kicks and says he relishes the challenge of marking up on the tall Selwyn Cobbo.
Bennett joins Sam Burgess in coaching box
South Sydney premiership hero Sam Burgess is being linked to an assistant's role at the Dolphins after Wayne Bennett watched his side play in Coffs Harbour.
Blues’ Campbell-Gillard no one-hit wonder
Recalled NSW forward Reagan Campbell-Gillard will be out to make the most of a second chance at State of Origin level in the opening game of the 2022 series.
Nanai’s aerial threat adds to Qld bench
High-flying, try-scoring teenager Jeremiah Nanai will add an aerial threat to Queensland's bench in the State of Origin opener.
Qld hard man Cotter to aim up in Origin
Queensland debutant Reuben Cotter will be giving away 15cm and 11kg to opposition lock Isaah Yeo in next week's State of Origin opener.
Addo-Carr call hardest of Fittler’s tenure
NSW coach Brad Fittler says Canterbury's poor start to the NRL season has cost Josh Addo-Carr, admitting dropping him was his hardest State of Origin call yet.
I’m not money hungry, says Broncos’ Haas
Payne Haas says the length of his next NRL contract is what has caused him to request a release from the Brisbane Broncos.
Wighton gets centre-stage Origin reprieve
Jack Wighton is confident he is ready to perform at centre in State of Origin after Brad Fittler's shock call to start him in Game I.
Slater’s Maroons unknown, but no underdogs
In his first act as Queensland coach, Billy Slater marched his side down Caxton Street to be met by Maroons great Wally Lewis, who delivered a rousing address.
New faces to ignite Qld in Origin: Holmes
Valentine Holmes says Queensland will be a different team in the 2022 State of Origin series as they try to avenge last year's humbling.
Tupou in surprise State of Origin recall
Four potential State of Origin debutants have been picked in a NSW squad that includes the shock selection of Daniel Tupou at the expense of Josh Addo-Carr.
Crichton hopes to seal new Roosters deal
Angus Crichton has no desire to leave the Sydney Roosters despite uncertainty over his future at the NRL club.