Clinical Cleary downs Ponga-less Knights
Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary stole the show as the Panthers obliterated Newcastle 42-6 in the NRL.
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Kaufusi avoids ban, free to play Origin II
Felise Kaufusi will be able to play in State of Origin II for Queensland after avoiding a ban for his elbow to the head of Sydney Roosters playmaker Sam Walker.
Bellamy buoyed by makeshift Storm backline
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy continues to prove his coaching excellence with his workmanlike backline downing a star-studded Sydney Roosters side.
Mam offers peak into Broncos’ future
Before the injuries took their toll in a famous Brisbane victory, Ezra Mam showed his offensive flair and improved defence in an NRL statement performance.
Broncos count casualties of gutsy NRL win
Brisbane have won a seventh straight NRL game, hanging on bravely to beat Canberra 24-18 despite at least three key injuries at Suncorp Stadium.
Keary concern in Roosters loss to Storm
The Melbourne Storm have claimed a 26-18 win over the Sydney Roosters at the SCG to move up to second on the NRL ladder.
Johnston bags hat-trick in Souths NRL win
Alex Johnston scored three tries in South Sydney's 30-16 win over Gold Coast, who slipped to their fifth straight loss at home.
ACL injury puts Cowboy Luki out for season
Scans have confirmed the worst for Heilum Luki, with the North Queensland back-rower to miss the remainder of the NRL season because of a knee injury.
Origin lessons drive Saifiti’s NRL return
Newcastle forward Jacob Saifiti admits he had his eyes opened wide by the habits of star NSW teammates during his first State of Origin camp.
Sharks mindful of Jones’ Warriors effect
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has warned his side about the effects a new coach can have when they face the Warriors, though the stats say otherwise.
Cherry-Evans out of Manly-Tigers clash
Daly Cherry-Evans won't play for Manly against Wests Tigers on Sunday after picking up a quad injury in Origin I.
Origin experience has Dearden wanting more
Tom Dearden has said a week in Queensland's Origin camp was the perfect way to work on his fitness and learn from some of the greats of the game.
Bellamy, Robinson defy NRL coaching odds
The NRL coaching carousel is in full swing, but the game's two-longest serving current coaches meet at the SCG.
Cowboys down Dragons for 10th NRL win
North Queensland have comfortably seen off St George Illawarra 31-12 to win their 10th game of the season and keep them firmly in the NRL's top four.
Elliott, Hetherington make Knights switch
Newcastle have completed the acquisitions of forwards Adam Elliott and Jack Hetherington on three-year deals.
Titans’ Holbrook holds no fear of NRL axe
Justin Holbrook has overseen an ugly run of form from the Gold Coast but believes he's earned the right to dig them out of a hole.
Harper bouncing again after Talakai horror
Manly centre Morgan Harper has detailed how he has regained his confidence after being dropped in the early part of the NRL season.
Surging Broncos, Raiders clash in Brisbane
Brisbane and Canberra are bringing elite form to their NRL clash, with both getting back some State of Origin stars.
Bellamy decides Storm’s Coates replacement
Melbourne have named NRL debutant Grant Anderson to replace State of Origin winger Xavier Coates for their NRL clash with Sydney Roosters at the SCG.
Yeo, Staggs won’t back up from Origin
Penrith's Isaah Yeo won't back up from Origin I when the Panthers face Newcastle on Sunday after a nasty collision in State of Origin 1.
Link man Gagai hails Slater Origin spirit
Dane Gagai has been around the Queensland team long enough to see how Billy Slater is doing what Mal Meninga did to turn the tables on NSW in State of Origin.
Warriors players wear blame for Brown exit
Skipper Tohu Harris says Warriors players must take responsibility for the exit of Nathan Brown as the club begins its search for a new permanent head coach.
Cowboys backs to duel for Origin spot
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Murray Taulagi are set to battle it out for the vacant wing spot in Queensland's Origin side with their first chance on Friday night.
Tigers captain can’t see Ciraldo moving
Wests Tigers co-captain James Tamou believes it will be hard for his club to convince Cameron Ciraldo to leave his assistant coaching role at Penrith.
Scrum call no excuse for Blues loss: Paulo
Junior Paulo claims the Blues' inability to win the middle - and not him being held back in a scrum - was the reason for NSW's loss on Wednesday.
Lewis warns NSW Munster has more to offer
Queensland legend Wally Lewis says Cameron Munster can play even better after his man-of-the-match display secured the Maroons' victory in Origin Game I.
Origin just start of Cotter’s big week
Reuben Cotter will race home for the birth of his first child still buzzing after a tireless Queensland debut that helped steer his side to an upset win.
Ponga taps into Slater Origin wisdom
A week in camp with Billy Slater has had the desired impact on Kalyn Ponga, who wiped aside four years of Origin inconsistency to star in Sydney.
Titans prop Wallace to join NRL’s Dolphins
Jarrod Wallace will leave Gold Coast at the end of the NRL season and move up the M1 to join the Dolphins for their debut campaign.
Cleary cops loss as personal wake-up call
Nathan Cleary has taken NSW's series-opening loss to Queensland personally, labelling it a 'kick up the backside' to start his State of Origin series.
Munster shocked over handling of Yeo knock
NSW lock Isaah Yeo claims officials were right to allow him to stay on the field in State of Origin I, despite Queensland star Cameron Munster raising concerns.