Sea Eagles enforcer faces stiff opposition for NSW spot
Haumole Olakau'atu has been linked with a State of Origin recall amid brilliant form at Manly, but a rival second-rower could stand in his way.
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‘Might have been the end’: Perham gets Broncos boost
Hayze Perham shone for Brisbane in his first NRL starting match in 964 days and he's hungry for more after an ACL tear had him on the brink of retirement.
Koroisau’s Origin hopes in tatters as Tigers accept ban
NSW hopeful Api Koroisau will not play again before the State of Origin series opener after accepting a three-match ban for his hip-drop tackle on Noah Martin.
Dogs captain weighs in on ‘harsh’ Galvin criticism
Lachlan Galvin's struggling form has come under the microscope, but the divisive playmaker has been backed to become an NRL great.
‘Bite you in the arse’: Why Sami signed with Dragons
Gold Coast winger Phil Sami is comfortable with his decision to sign with St George Illawarra despite the turmoil and failure that has haunted the club in 2026.
Berry braces for Origin debut despite nearly quitting
Speedster Teagan Berry is ready to make her Origin debut for NSW after renewing her love of footy over the off-season.
‘No excuses’: Dragons star on his ‘very poor’ game
St George Illawarra centre Valentine Holmes has delivered a scathing appraisal of his poor individual performance against South Sydney.
May sets out Origin stall after making peace with Daley
After another impressive start to the season, Wests Tigers' Terrell May has declared he's a better player than the one snubbed by Laurie Daley last year.
Luai set to join PNG as Chiefs nab try-scoring ace
Wests Tigers superstar Jarome Luai is expected to confirm he will join the PNG Chiefs, who have locked in Souths' ace Alex Johnston as their first signing.
Walsh faces D-day as Broncos embrace more adversity
Reece Walsh will see a specialist on Wednesday to determine if he can play against Sydney Roosters as Brisbane prepare for more reshuffles.
Rejuvenated Sea Eagles confident of taking on Panthers
Manly are raring to go for a blockbuster clash against Penrith, carrying form and confidence after four NRL wins in a row.
‘A lot to work on’: Dolphins in eye of Storm
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth says the side is not feeling the pressure of four straight losses but admits improvement must come against Melbourne.
Off-contract Sharks favourite eyes NRL expansion move
Cameron McInnes sees the attraction of being the face of a new franchise as the off-contract lock prepares to settle his NRL future.
Knights welcome back stars as Tigers ring changes
Newcastle's best player Kalyn Ponga is back to take on South Sydney as Benji Marshall performs spinal surgery after the loss of two Wests Tigers guns.
Trent Hodkinson: Canterbury need true seven at halfback
Former Canterbury player Trent Hodkinson has blasted the Bulldogs' halves pairing of Matt Burton and Lachlan Galvin.
Storm star readying for return after stroke shock
Melbourne Storm's Fijian-born forward Tui Kamikamica is on the mend after undergoing major surgery following a stroke.
Stumbling Storm vow to fight back into form
Melbourne prop Josh King says rather than singling out individuals it will take a team effort for the Storm to end their surprise six-game win drought.
Jarome Luai reveals reason he became PNG Chief No.1
Jarome Luai says legacy not tax-free salary was the main lure in becoming the first official signing of the PNG Chiefs.
Kyle Flanagan dumped by Dragons for Anzac Day clash
Dean Young is wasting no time in sparking change at St George Illawarra, dumping Kyle Flanagan to the bench in his first game as interim Dragons coach.
‘Protect assets’: NRL edict on contact training backed
Adam Reynolds says the NRL's guidelines to limit contact training are worthwhile as the RLPA seeks key data on the increased speed of the game and injuries.
Crisis kings: Broncos blood Semu-trailer and ‘new’ Riki
Brisbane have received special dispensation from the NRL in the naming of their side to play Canterbury due to an injury crisis.
DCE reveals stance on Origin recall after Maroons axing
He will always answer an SOS if his state needs him, but Daly Cherry-Evans has all but confirmed his State of Origin career is over.
Brotherly love: Taylan May endorses Terrell for Origin
After an injury to NSW Blues incumbent prop Payne Haas, Terrell May is getting wraps from his teammate and brother Taylan for the vacant spot.
Captains return from injury to lift Bulldogs and Sharks
Cronulla co-captain Cameron McInnes has been named to return from an ACL rupture ahead of schedule, as Canberra lose Josh Papalii for up to eight weeks.
Dolphins extend former Broncos star until 2027
The Dolphins have moved to take Selwyn Cobbo off the market with the Queensland flyer inking a one-year extension.
‘Standing on a nail’: Riki turns superhero in headgear
Brisbane fans insist Jordan Riki is a beast when he wears headgear and his ability to play through an agonising foot injury adds credence to that view.
Reed debunks Flanagan theory ahead of Anzac Day debut
Kade Reed insists he's ready for the chance to make his NRL debut for St George Illawarra.
Gun for hire: Ex-Wallaby Genia eyes PNG Chiefs role
An-ex Wallabies son of a Papua New Guinea gun says he'd welcome the chance to cross codes and work with the PNG Chiefs ahead of their entry to the NRL in 2028.
Haas out of Origin as fellow Broncos prop hospitalised
Brisbane's injury crisis has escalated, with Payne Haas to miss six to eight weeks and fellow prop Corey Jensen in hospital with a blood clot.
Roosters’ Mr Fix-It Savala puts halves hopes on hold
He was a starting half for most of 2025, but Hugo Savala insists he's happy to play wherever the Sydney Roosters need him.
No game for old recruits: Flanagan’s strategy times out
Shane Flanagan's old hands won him a premiership in 2016, but his decision to go back to the well at St George Illawarra has proven costly.