‘In the blood’: Walters confirms interest in Perth job
Former Brisbane coach Kevin Walters wants to continue coaching in the NRL and has outlined his interest in helming the Perth Bears in 2027.
Former Brisbane coach Kevin Walters wants to continue coaching in the NRL and has outlined his interest in helming the Perth Bears in 2027.
The Warriors have held on to beat the fast-finishing Dolphins 16-12 in a match laced with controversy and an injury to Queensland hopeful Tom Gilbert.
NSW skipper Jake Trbojevic is set to miss the series opener after the Manly forward was knocked out as the Sea Eagles posted a 24-6 win over North Queensland.
Craig Fitzgibbon has lauded Cronulla's 31-26 win over Melbourne as among the best in his time at the club after the Sharks prevailed with two men on the bench.
Warriors co-captain James Fisher-Harris is facing a one-match suspension for a high tackle, Melbourne star Ryan Papenhuyzen fared better.
Jacob Kiraz is highly unlikely to play State of Origin this year after his calf issue, but the injury also represents a major hurdle for high-flying Canterbury.
St George Illawarra have beaten Brisbane 30-26 in an incredible comeback win, with Clint Gutherson shining and Ezra Mam outstanding on his NRL return.
Payne Haas is set to undergo a vital scan that will decide if he plays in State of Origin I while Mitch Moses and Dylan Edwards have won selection in key roles.
Gold Coast forward Beau Fermor will debut for Queensland after winger Murray Taulagi (calf) was ruled out of Origin I and Selwyn Cobbo (wrist) also went down.
Rock-solid defence and a brilliant attacking display from fullback Kaeo Weekes helped the Raiders to a 40-24 blitz of the hapless Titans.
South Sydney have returned to the NRL's top eight with a 22-12 win over Wests Tigers, with their form under Wayne Bennett defying the club's casualty ward.
Jarome Luai has refused to suggest he was hard done by in being dropped from NSW's State of Origin side for game one, conceding he must 'own' his form in 2025.
Kennedy Cherrington loved getting under the skin of Queensland rival Chelsea Lenarduzzi as the Blues clinched the women's State of Origin series.
Payne Haas agrees Brisbane's forwards can learn a key lesson from the 1992-93 premiership winners but insists the pack is more than a two-man band..
Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa has taken his game to levels modern greats say is "incredible', but it's what he does for his teammates that is his trademark.
There is one key aspect of Jahrome Hughes and Cameron Munster's combination that Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall seek at Cronulla, but it won't come quick.
Rather than ignoring last week's failure, Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall wants his team to use the pain from the 64-0 loss to the Storm as reason for change.
Melbourne have lacked their usual bite at Shark Park with coach Craig Bellamy dismissing the rivalry between his side and Cronulla ahead of their clash.
Dolphins forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki wants to emulate his hero Greg Inglis for Queensland in future and get the better of a Warriors rising star on Sunday.
Jaxon Purdue has impressed Todd Payten so much this season that the North Queensland coach wants to give him a shot in his preferred position.
Gold Coast veteran Kieran Foran will play his first NRL game of the season off the bench as fullback Jaylan De Groot reveals why he rates coach Des Hasler.
Melbourne feel that by every metric they deserve to be playing in Las Vegas, with the Storm saying the NRL decision to overlook them is a missed opportunity.
Taking a series lead into game two of women's Origin is familiar for NSW, but captain Isabelle Kelly says there are no scars from last year's capitulation.
The NRL has left the women's game off the Las Vegas extravaganza, prompting calls from a Jillaroos great for a rethink in what match must be taken to the US.
Laurie Daley is willing to look past NSW captain Jake Trbojevic's form struggles as he lauded the Manly forward's unquantifiable off-field qualities.
Luke Metcalf has taken a piece of Shaun Johnson's advice with him onto the field in every game in 2025, while taking over the Warriors' No.7 jersey with aplomb.
Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert has never played a full series for Queensland in State of Origin footy, but one Maroons great hopes 2025 could be the year.
Josh Reynolds says Canterbury flyer Jacob Kiraz is deserving of a NSW State of Origin debut due to blistering form for the Bulldogs.
James Tedesco has catapulted into State of Origin calculations this year, but the Sydney Roosters captain is not expecting a phone call from coach Laurie Daley.
The NRL has made a surprise announcement on the inaugural CEO of the Perth Bears, in a move likely to give them some media sway in Western Australia.
Dominic Young's immediate future remains in limbo, with Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien refusing to bite back at criticism from the Sydney Roosters.