Dearden coy over Slater’s Origin III plans
Tom Dearden is set to make his State of Origin debut for Queensland but the playmaker is yet to discover where he will be playing.
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NRL plots new path for international game
The scrapping of rugby league's Pacific Test weekend leaves an important part of the international game's future up in the air.
Tedesco eyes special Origin series win
NSW skipper James Tedesco says having won two games of last year's State of Origin series in Queensland boosts his team's confidence for the 2022 decider.
Injury could solve Tigers’ dilemma for now
Wests Tigers will wait for the severity of Jackson Hastings' knee injury to be assessed before determining their halves' combination for next week's game.
RCG handled Origin snub well: Arthur
Reagan Campbell-Gillard has bounced back from his State of Origin omission with a solid performance in Parramatta's win over the Wests Tigers.
Eels hold off improved Wests Tigers in NRL
Wests Tigers showed clear signs of improvement against Parramatta but will nevertheless finish round 17 on the bottom of the NRL ladder after going down 28-20.
Walters welcomes Brisbane fullback options
Reece Walsh's return to Brisbane next season could leave up to four men fighting for the No.1 jersey in a selection conundrum for coach Kevin Walters.
Klemmer escapes suspension after send-off
David Klemmer was sent from the field against South Sydney but the Newcastle prop won't face time on the sidelines.
Munster out, Dearden to debut for Qld
North Queensland's Tom Dearden will make his State of Origin debut after Queensland playmaker Cameron Munster was ruled out of next week's decider.
My brother is made for Origin: Dan Saifiti
Daniel Saifiti says his twin brother Jacob belongs in the State of Origin arena and is better equipped to make his debut than he was back in 2019.
How Paulo reset his mindset after Origin I
After a meagre showing in the State of Origin series opener, Junior Paulo found himself on the receiving end of a rev-up from NSW coach Brad Fittler.
Captaincy a career highlight: Mitchell
Latrell Mitchell enjoyed captaining South Sydney against Newcastle but is eager for Cam Murray to return to the side as its full-time leader.
Souths loss batters Knights’ finals hopes
Led by Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker, South Sydney have put a significant dent in Newcastle's already slim NRL finals hopes.
Moylan extends NRL Sharks stay
Cronulla's Matt Moylan has agreed to a new two-year deal at the club after enjoying a second coming at the Sharks.
Cook provides Blues perfect Origin recipe
Damien Cook may have had to settle for a bench role in State of Origin II but the Blues hooker says he's enjoying taking on Queensland while fully fresh.
Kimmorley coy over crunch Doueihi talks
Brett Kimmorley remains tight-lipped about Adam Doueihi's best role after the interim Wests Tigers coach stuck with Luke Brooks in the halves.
Night matches on deck in new NRLW fixture
The 2022 NRLW fixture has been released, including marquee Sunday night matches and a string of men's-women's double-headers.
Queensland’s Munster, Taulagi in isolation
Queensland are bracing for the possibility of entering the State of Origin decider without playmaker Cameron Munster and winger Murray Taulagi.
Warriors land Webster as new coach
Penrith assistant coach Andrew Webster will coach the Warriors from next season, faced with the tough task of steering them back to NRL competitiveness.
Storm’s Smith in strife for NRL ref rant
Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith has been sent straight to the NRL judiciary after allegedly questioning the integrity of referee Adam Gee.
Luckless Storm search for fit bodies
Melbourne may have to dip into the NRL's transfer market as their cursed run with injury in the outside backs continued in Thursday's loss to Cronulla.
Ramien hat-trick as Sharks sting Storm
Jesse Ramien scored a hat-trick as Cronulla claimed a 28-6 NRL win over Melbourne at Shark Park on Thursday night.
Walsh returning to Broncos on 3-year deal
Brisbane have announced the signing of Reece Walsh, who will return to the Broncos from 2023.
Veteran Taufua granted early Manly release
Manly's Jorge Taufua has been granted an early release from his NRL contract amid Super League interest.
Arthur confident in RCG amid Origin snub
Reagan Campbell-Gillard has been overlooked for an Origin recall despite injuries to two NSW props but Eels coach Brad Arthur remains confident in his form.
Holmes backs Qld rookie wingers to respond
Valentine Holmes has seen enough from rookie wingers Murray Taulagi and Selwyn Cobbo since Queensland's Perth loss to be sure they'll rise again in Brisbane.
Blues go underwater for Origin edge
NSW coach Brad Fittler's unconventional preparation methods for next week's Origin decider have taken in an underwater wrestling session for his squad.
Mature Mitchell to lead Souths at Knights
Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou says Latrell Mitchell's maturity earned him the captaincy for Friday's NRL clash against Newcastle.
Demetriou’s plea to NRL after nasty tackle
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has urged the NRL to come down harder on cannonball tackles after Liam Knight suffered a season-ending injury.
Dew deal brings calm to Qld coach upheaval
Stuart Dew's against-the-odds AFL contract extension at Gold Coast gives southeast Queensland's footy codes a rare sense of coaching stability.
Hamstrung McLean to miss Origin II for NSW
A hamstring injury has scuppered Jordan McLean's debut for NSW in next week's State of Origin decider, with Newcastle's Jacob Saifiti poised to replace him.