Mayday, Mayday: Wests Tigers answer Taylan’s call
Taylan May has turned down South Sydney and opted to make his NRL return at Wests Tigers, after signing a train-and-trial deal with the club.
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Haas opens up on Broncos future, ‘weird’ Origin opener
Payne Haas has addressed his future at Brisbane as the superstar prop weighs up what will arguably be the biggest contract decision of his career.
Raiders lose star winger for up to three months
Canberra have been dealt a seismic blow with winger Savelio Tamale to miss at least 10 weeks, potentially opening the door for Jed Stuart to make his NRL debut.
Knights confirm playmaker’s long-awaited NRL return
Newcastle have turned to Jackson Hastings for their NRL clash against the Sydney Roosters, who have a playmaker of their own back from injury.
Why Dearden will turn to Cherry-Evans for Maroons tips
New Queensland halfback Tom Dearden is ready for the pressure of leading Queensland in Origin II in Perth, and will take notes from the man he's replacing.
Two more Dolphins stars ruled out for season
The Dolphins have lost key forwards Tom Gilbert and Daniel Saifiti for the rest of the season and are set to be without their four best forwards for 2025.
Utoikamanu moves to make Origin mark after 2023 tease
Stefano Utoikamanu has spent two years thinking about the fact he was teased by 12 minutes of State of Origin. A move to Melbourne helped earn a second shot.
Nose full of turmeric put tough Mann on Maroons path
Queensland utility Kurt Mann will become the Maroons' second oldest debutant, and his legendary toughness has its roots in a broken nose he once played with.
‘I won’t flinch’ – Sharks coach seeks derby turnaround
Coming off two heavy losses, Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says he's learning from the past to help the Sharks return to their consistent best.
Origin star stops ‘creepy’ NRL teammate groping woman
Ex-NRL Brisbane player Teui "TC" Robati has been acquitted of two rape charges but admitted a sexual assault while on a night out with his then-teammates.
Maroons star’s damning stat that NSW ‘don’t care about’
Recalled Queensland veteran Kurt Capewell has missed 75 tackles in the NRL this year, more than any other player, but he explained why he is not concerned.
Kiraz called in as Blues star sidelined from training
NSW winger Brian To'o has been sidelined from training in the lead-up to State of Origin II after reporting hamstring soreness.
Angus Crichton calls out Maroons’ team-list mind games
NSW second-rower Angus Crichton has vowed to make Tom Dearden's first match in the Queensland No.7 jersey a nightmare, while accusing the Maroons of mind games.
How Galvin won Bulldogs players over in private meeting
Canterbury skipper Stephen Crichton has revealed how Bulldogs players held a private meeting with Lachlan Galvin after his fallout with Wests Tigers.
Rampaging Rabbitoh realistic about Origin selection
South Sydney forward Keaon Koloamatangi is in barnstorming form in clubland, but knows breaking into the dominant Blues forward pack is easier said than done.
‘It’s personal’: Maroons enforcer will rip into Haas
Queensland prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has vowed to fire up and ensure the battle up front with Payne Haas is won as he targets a form reversal in Perth.
Dolphins prosper through dire times thanks to Woolf man
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has been hailed as the glue that kept the side's NRL campaign on track after a winless first month and injuries to key men.
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.
Dropped DCE has little to prove, but data says Manly do
Manly's Jekyll-and-Hyde status is rammed home by their away form against low-ranked teams since August 2024. They must overturn the trend on the Gold Coast.
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
Sam Walker is expected to miss the round-15 clash against Newcastle after going down with injury at Sydney Roosters training.
Trindall puts Sharks’ season on track in crucial win
Braydon Trindall has scored a double and had a role in one other try as Cronulla came from 12 points down to beat St George Illawarra 30-18.
Flanagan bewildered by costly Dragons kick-off penalty
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan says he was "amazed" at some of the refereeing decisions suffered by his side in their loss to local-rivals Cronulla.
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
The Gold Coast Titans have extended the contract of young star Jojo Fifita by another two years.
Back to future ‘excites’ Carrigan on Maroons benching
Queensland regular Pat Carrigan has been demoted to the bench but his mighty Maroons debut in 2022 has him enthused about what he can contribute.
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
Off-contract halfback Jackson Hastings has finally cracked into the Newcastle side and will be out to remind coach Adam O'Brien of his quality.