Titans’ NRL blow as Campbell hamstrung
Titans fullback Jayden Campbell has been ruled out for eight weeks after MRI results confirmed a high-grade tear of the hamstring.
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Wighton best-placed to handle move: Stuart
Jack Wighton's growth and adaptability have him best placed to handle the switch to centre for NSW in State of Origin, according to Canberra coach Ricky Stuart.
Warriors to meet on coach Brown’s future
The Warriors are reportedly set to meet with Nathan Brown over his future as coach with the club having lost five straight games to be 14th on the NRL ladder.
New rules, but same frantic Origin ahead
NSW hooker Damien Cook believes the NRL's new rules that have slightly slowed down the speed in the regular season will barely impact on State of Origin.
Panther power puts odds in Blues’ favour
If history is anything to go by, the benefit of having six Penrith players running out together in State of Origin will benefit NSW.
Rapana faces ban over stray boot
Canberra winger Jordan Rapana has been hit with up to a two-game ban after he flung his leg out in a tackle and made contact with a Sydney Roosters player.
How Hynes went from unwanted to Origin
A cut-out ball and 50-metre try for Mackay against Norths Devils in 2018 were the moments that sent Nicho Hynes on the path to NSW State of Origin duties.
Maroons plan to topple NSW Panther clique
Daly Cherry-Evans will rely on his own solid spine combination to counter a Penrith-heavy NSW unit that proved too good in last year's State of Origin.
Coach Slater not leaning on Origin legacy
Billy Slater the coach hasn't overplayed his hand as a former Queensland great, rather drawing on his diligence to prepare the Maroons for a Sydney ambush.
How Queensland shapes up for Origin I
How the Queensland side stacks up for Origin I
How NSW will shape up for Game I in Sydney
How the NSW side stacks up for Origin I
Oly Sevens star among Qld Origin women
Evania Pelite, who won gold in Olympic Sevens in Rio and competed in Tokyo, is set to make her State of Origin debut after being named in the Queensland side.
Parra’s front-row power fuels Blues opener
A one-two punch with Junior Paulo has helped Reagan Campbell-Gillard reignite his State of Origin career, with the combination to lead the Blues pack in Game I.
Mitchell’s return delayed due to COVID-19
Latrell Mitchell will have to wait another week to return for South Sydney in the NRL after testing positive for COVID-19.
Raiders stifle Roosters for big NRL win
Canberra have held on to beat the Sydney Roosters in thrilling Sunday afternoon NRL action, claiming their sixth win of the season.
Crichton’s rise confirms junior buzz
Stephen Crichton's NSW State of Origin debut comes only three years after he completely won over Blues officials with his talent in his maiden underage camp.
Blues backing new-look Origin centres duo
NSW captain James Tedesco says the absences of star State of Origin centres Tom Trbojevic and Latrell Mitchell won't force the Blues to change their game.
Origin call has Coates floating on clouds
Work with retired Collingwood AFL captain Nick Maxwell has added to Queenslander Xavier Coates' aerial threat ahead of Wednesday's State of Origin opener.
Trbojevic puts Origin pain in rear mirror
Jake Trbojevic wanted to ensure his State of Origin disappointment did not spill into Manly's camp before rebounding for the Sea Eagles against the Warriors.
Manly beat Warriors in one-sided NRL clash
Manly have flogged the Warriors 44-12 to stay in touch with the NRL top-eight as axed Origin forward Jake Trbojevic played his best game of the season.
Centre-stage nerves for Holmes in Origin
Queensland star Valentine Holmes has already shut down Kotoni Staggs this year, but admits feeling nervous about defending him during State of Origin.
Origin experience a boon for Roosters teen
State of Origin call-ups have affected the Sydney Roosters and Canberra ahead of their NRL clash.
Long-term combinations key for NSW: Stuart
NSW have found proper stability in their spine for the first time since Ricky Stuart and Laurie Daley played together at State of Origin levek.
Wayne Bennett returns to coaching at Tonga
Wayne Bennett will act as an advisor to stand-in Tonga coach Dean Young in the lead-up to the Pacific Test, with regular mentor Kristian Woolf in England.
Fittler’s Origin Blues in rare Pacific air
Twenty years after NSW had no players from Pasifika background in their State of Origin squad, 13 of Brad Fittler's players are eligible for Polynesian nations.
NSW axing stokes fire in Addo-Carr
Josh Addo-Carr hopes he can play his way back into Brad Fittler's NSW State of Origin squad after scoring twice in Canterbury's NRL loss to Penrith.
Kikau leads Panthers to NRL win over Dogs
Penrith have proved too strong for bottom-placed Canterbury, claiming a 30-18 win to strengthen their lead at the top of the NRL ladder.
Jake Trbojevic takes Origin axing on chin
Manly coach Des Hasler says lock Jake Trbojevic copped his NSW State of Origin axing on the chin, while admitting his own surprise over the Blues' decision.
NRL’s foul play downgrade for Origin games
The NRL has changed the way players will be punished for foul play in representative football, lessening the chance of bans carrying into club football.
Blues back-three give NSW big advantage
The power of NSW's back-three threatens to swing the State of Origin series-opener in the Blues' favour, making 177 more metres per game than the Queenslanders.
Smith puts Fa’asuamaleaui at Origin ease
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has enjoyed his reunion with former Melbourne star Cameron Smith, who he says has had a calming influence in Origin camp.