Luai answers Blues’ SOS call for State of Origin II
Jarome Luai has arrived in NSW's State of Origin camp only hours after an injury struck down one of the team's most crucial players.
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To’o backed to be fit but Blues keep Kiraz on stand-by
Jacob Kiraz will remain on stand-by for State of Origin II as NSW winger Brian To'o tries to beat a hamstring injury.
Setback for Sydney Roosters gun as comeback delayed
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Trindall puts Sharks’ season on track in crucial win
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Flanagan bewildered by costly Dragons kick-off penalty
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Life keeps getting better for breakout NSW prop
Max King didn't even contemplate donning a NSW Blues jersey in State of Origin II six weeks ago, such has been his meteoric rise.
Winging it: Holmes, Maroons search for best in the west
Valentine Holmes admits it's only natural to fear for your State of Origin future after a heavy loss, but thinks he and the Maroons will respond in Perth.
Gold Coast Titans extend contract of young star
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Back to future ‘excites’ Carrigan on Maroons benching
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Moses expected to miss rest of Origin series
Five-eighth Mitch Moses looks set to miss the third State of Origin match as well as the second following an injury suffered in NSW camp.
Refs have inherent bias against lower teams: Tigers CEO
Wests Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson has claimed the NRL's referees are less likely to award penalties to struggling teams.
Depth test for Cowboys, Dolphins with key losses
North Queensland will be without their Origin big guns, but two major inclusions have them ready to host the injury-hit Dolphins with confidence.
Knights halfback has a point to prove in NRL recall
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Titans stun Manly as Cherry-Evans fails to fire
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‘No shootout’ between Bulldogs teammates: coach Ciraldo
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NSW make call on Brian To’o for State of Origin II
NSW have made a call on Brian To'o's fitness following a crucial training session in Sydney before flying out to Perth for State of Origin II.
From Robin to Batman, Luai says he’s no hero for NSW
Jarome Luai is preparing to reunite with Nathan Cleary on the State of Origin stage after the pair won four premierships together at Penrith.
Beckham will be proud: why Brimson switched for England
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‘Ripped Band-Aid off’: Legend backs Cherry-Evans call
Queensland great Chris Close says the world "didn't stop" for the Maroons when Wally Lewis retired and will go on with Tom Dearden replacing Daly Cherry-Evans.
‘He’s a fullback’: Hammer switch another roll of dice
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Roosters win as Radley suffers another head knock
Victor Radley has gone down with the latest in a string of head knocks as the Sydney Roosters came from behind to defeat the Knights in Newcastle.
Bostock’s four tries fire Dolphins to destroy Cowboys
The Dolphins announced themselves as a premiership force with a stunning 58-4 win over North Queensland to surge into sixth spot on the NRL ladder.
New Bulldog relieved at first-up Canterbury reception
Lachlan Galvin is desperate to put his Wests Tigers exit in the past, ready to start in Canterbury's halves against South Sydney if picked by Cameron Ciraldo.
Larrikin to leader: Munster to captain Maroons in Perth
Melbourne Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster will be the next Queensland skipper, replacing Daly Cherry-Evans for the second State of Origin clash against NSW.
Walsh sends Slater a message after star Broncos return
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has returned with a bang from a knee injury and still wants to play a part in this year's State of Origin series for Queensland.
Cherry-Evans dropped in one of two Maroons changes
Queensland coach Billy Slater has left leave Daly Cherry-Evans out of the Maroons' side for State of Origin II, while also recalling Kurt Capewell.
Daley has shot at rare long-term NSW Origin stability
NSW are set to head to Perth with their fewest debutants for the first two games of a State of Origin series since 1991, with late injuries their only concern.
Coach Ryles welcomes hype as spurned Eels face Galvin
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Milestone Papalii double lifts Raiders over Souths
Josh Papalii and Ethan Strange scored two tries apiece as the Raiders moved to the top of the ladder with a 36-12 win over South Sydney in miserable conditions.
Penrith have last laugh at Luai as Tigers slam referees
Penrith have defeated Wests Tigers in Jarome Luai's first game against the club where he won four NRL premierships at five-eighth.