Munster mashes Eels to hit Origin camp in form
Melbourne can thank their so-called "big three" - Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes - for orchestrating their Magic Round defeat of Parramatta.
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‘Selfless’ Mitchell rules himself out of Origin opener
NSW have received a huge blow on the eve of their State of Origin team announcement, with injury sidelining star centre Latrell Mitchell from the series opener.
‘Be like him’: Cowboys warrior fires Luki’s Origin push
North Queensland forward Heilum Luki has overcome two ACL injuries to put himself in Queensland contention as he aims to follow in Reuben Cotter's footsteps.
Manly winger Hopoate banned for pushing ref over
Manly winger Lehi Hopoate has become the latest NRL player to receive a suspension for physical contact with a match official.
Bragging rights for Holbrook as Knights beat Titans
First-year Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook has won bragging rights over Gold Coast, who controversially fired him midway through the 2023 season.
Warriors rally to belt Broncos after Boyd knee blow
The Warriors have lost their chief playmaker Tanah Boyd to a suspected ACL rupture as their NSW hopefuls starred in a 42-12 thrashing of Brisbane.
Kalyn Ponga would ‘play anywhere’ for Queensland
Kalyn Ponga was as surprised as anyone to have his name linked with Queensland's halfback vacancy for the State of Origin opener.
Panthers beat improved Dragons to close Magic Round
Ladder-leading Penrith have defeated St George Illawarra but the final game of Magic Round was not as one-sided as had been predicted.
‘Chills’: Slater backs Walker as Walsh shock explained
Queensland will field a new-look spine and a suite of debutants in the State of Origin opener while remaining loyal to last year's series-winning stars.
2026 Magic Round the most one-sided in history
The NRL's festival of football Magic Round was more one-sided than ever in 2026, with an average margin of almost four converted tries.
Tedesco’s NSW recall joy, Blues name six Origin rookies
James Tedesco is back in the NSW State of Origin fold, named in a Blues squad for the series opener alongside six debutants.
Radley poised to become Maroons’ new enemy No.1
Victor Radley's temper has frequently landed him trouble with the NRL judiciary but NSW coach Laurie Daley wants the Blues debutant to come out firing.
Slater expects Origin to get no special ruck privileges
Queensland coach Billy Slater is expecting the State of Origin series to be refereed like the NRL, with no leniency in the ruck interpretations.
From Alf’s field of dreams to Walker’s seven heaven
Sam Walker started his rugby league journey in Ipswich where Allan Langer once ruled the roost so it is fitting he now gets to wear the Queensland No.7 jersey.
No more Origin what-ifs for NSW debutant Addin-Blake
Cronulla prop Addin Fonua-Blake will make his long-awaited State of Origin debut for NSW after a loosening of the eligibility rules over the off-season.
‘Crack on’: Flegler back from brink in Maroons miracle
Prop Thomas Flegler will play his first State of Origin match in 1071 days when he makes an inspirational return for Queensland.
No more Origin what-ifs for NSW debutant Fonua-Blake
Cronulla prop Addin Fonua-Blake will make his long-awaited State of Origin debut for NSW after a loosening of the eligibility rules over the off-season.
Unfamiliar territory for Crichton ahead of Origin I
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton enters NSW's State of Origin camp having navigated unfamiliar territory in recent weeks.
Maroons debutant Fifita has star union dad to thank
Queensland debutant Jojo Fifita followed his rugby union star father around the world, but it was dad's advice to join Gold Coast that changed his life.
Clear skies for Storm after successive wins
With round 12 rivals Canterbury enduring a horror run, Josh King says he knows how they feel after Melbourne recently snapped their own losing streak.
Warriors star misses clash with new Dragons side
Te Maire Martin has replaced the injured Tanah Boyd at the Warriors, while Luke Metcalf has missed the chance to play against his next club, the Dragons.
Dolphins coach fumes after NRL unveils Las Vegas teams
Kristian Woolf has taken aim at the NRL after it announced which teams will take part in the fourth annual trip to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in 2027.
‘Close to my heart’: Origin history awaits Nikora
Briton Nikora will become the first New Zealand Test player to represent Queensland since the new eligibility rules for State of Origin were put in place.
Triple blow for Maroons in bid to avoid women’s sweep
Injuries to three key players have compounded Queensland's task to avoid a 3-0 women's State of Origin whitewash.
Crichton back to his best at Magic Round: Ciraldo
Cameron Ciraldo concedes Stephen Crichton came back from injury too early, but the Canterbury coach believes his captain is on track to rediscovering his best.
It’s Blue heaven as NSW retain women’s Origin shield
Jesse Southwell, Teagan Berry and Jess Sergis all starred as NSW retained the women's State of Origin shield with a game-two defeat of Queensland.
Maroons back youth policy despite Origin series loss
Queensland coach Nathan Cross will retain selection faith in his young team despite NSW taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Women's State of Origin series.
NSW hero ‘would’ve walked home’ if clutch play failed
NSW's newest State of Origin hero Teagan Berry has opened up on the moment that sealed a game-two win, and series victory, for the Blues.
Samrani’s perfect Parramatta record faces Storm test
Jordan Samrani has yet to lose in 2026 as Parramatta's strike centre looks to maintain his perfect run against Melbourne.
Latrell Mitchell named to return just in time for NSW
Latrell Mitchell has been named to return from injury at Magic Round, where North Queensland and St George Illawarra will roll out new halves combinations.
Kyle Flanagan named for first game since father’s axing
NRL strugglers St George Illawarra have recalled Kyle Flanagan for the Magic Round clash against Penrith after an injury to rookie halfback Kade Reed.