Reynolds returns, Walters scoffs at missing finals
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has scoffed at the prospect of his team missing the NRL finals ahead of Adam Reynolds' timely return from injury.
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Bellamy warns NRL rivals of Storm’s Origin ‘blessing’
Queensland hooker Harry Grant returns to Melbourne Storm duty in a vital first-versus-third round-19 NRL clash with the Sydney Roosters.
Rabbitohs ‘punished’ for Cam Murray ban: Ben Hornby
South Sydney coach Ben Hornby is taking the absence of Cam Murray stoically, despite his side being "punished" for the lock's State of Origin conduct.
Edwards spared severe injury as clubs count Origin toll
Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards is one of six confirmed State of Origin players who won't back up for their NRL clubs in round 20 after a brutal series decider.
Raiders scrape over Warriors to end home losing streak
Jamal Fogarty's boot saved a lacklustre Raiders side from a fifth straight home defeat as they beat the Warriors 20-18 in Canberra.
Lucky win saves Raiders from fans’ frosty reception
It may have been ugly, but Canberra's 20-18 win over the Warriors was due reward for their fans who turned up in the biting cold after four straight losses.
Raiders scrape past Warriors to end home losing streak
Jamal Fogarty's boot saved a lacklustre Raiders side from a fifth straight home defeat as they beat the Warriors 20-18 in Canberra.
Storm’s Anderson stars in win, ends match in agony
Melbourne winger Grant Anderson has starred with two tries in the Storm's 24-8 win over the Sydney Roosters but hurt himself in the final play of the match.
NRL stands firm on Origin bans, handling of fight night
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has rejected calls for State of Origin bans to only be served in representative matches, backing the league's current judicial system.
Panthers rest Origin quintet as Nathan Cleary returns
Penrith have got one superstar back for their clash against the Dolphins, but none of their NSW State of Origin representatives will join Nathan Cleary.
Dire to on fire: Ciraldo’s Bulldogs methods paying off
After a difficult first season as Canterbury coach, Cameron Ciraldo's management is paying off in the form of on-field NRL success.
Des Hasler labels Brookvale return as ‘part of theatre’
Des Hasler is set to walk through the doors at Brookvale against a Manly side reaching heights at their spiritual ground not seen since his early days as coach.
Moses on brink of joining league royalty as NSW No.7
Mitch Moses has a chance to join Immortal Andrew Johns and hall-of-famer Ricky Stuart and win a State of Origin decider wearing No.7 for NSW at Suncorp Stadium.
Walsh, Ponga pairing a Maroons flashback to 2018
Queensland coach Billy Slater and Kalyn Ponga played in the same State of Origin side in 2018, and now Ponga will share the stage with fellow No.1 Reece Walsh.
Control, patience and discipline: NSW heed past lessons
The NSW build-up to the State of Origin decider in Brisbane is eerily similar to both the 2020 and 2022 losses, but the Blues are adamant 2024 can be different.
Queensland pack will fire up after barbs: Cherry-Evans
Queensland's forwards will need to find an air of mongrel if they are to beat NSW in the State of Origin series decider, says skipper Daly Cherry-Evans.
Duo return in the nick of time to save Raiders’ season
Jamal Fogarty and Zac Hosking return from injury against the Warriors in a much-needed boost for a Canberra side struggling to keep their NRL season alive.
NSW vow to control aggression in Origin ‘tinderbox’
NSW have made it clear they won't be lulled into going down to 12 men in the State of Origin decider, even if Queensland attempt to repeat the brawl of 2022.
Roosters lose superstar No.1 Baxter for NRLW season
Sydney Roosters fullback Corban Baxter has been ruled out for the remainder of the year after rupturing her ACL in a pre-season NRLW trial match.
Reynolds gives Mam boost ahead of Broncos crunch match
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam insists the out-of-form Broncos can still win the competition, and the imminent return of captain Adam Reynolds has given him faith.
Caxton Street falls silent as Blues prepare for Suncorp
NSW have tried to prepare for everything at Suncorp Stadium, including a lost penalty count, but a silent Caxton Street has denied them pre-game hostilities.
Penrith ponder easing kicking load of returning Cleary
Penrith have looked at managing star halfback Nathan Cleary's kicking load as he prepares to return from a second hamstring injury in 2024.
‘Fake news’: Slater blasts Cobbo falling-out report
Queensland coach Billy Slater says he has a strong bond with Selwyn Cobbo, and rubbished a report the Maroons winger was not seeing eye-to-eye with coaches.
Blues refuse to buy into Queensland spirit ‘bravado’
NSW State of Origin players have heard the Maroons talk about the Queensland spirit for generations. They're still not sure it actually exists.
‘I don’t need Maroons fairytale to finish’: DCE
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans will wait until the off-season to make a decision on his representative future as he plays each Origin game like his last.
Roving Ponga given a licence to thrill for Maroons
The return of Kalyn Ponga for Queensland has given the side a multi-faceted attacking option in a wide variety of scenarios, skipper Daly Cherry-Evans says.
Luai can be the man to turn the Tigers around: Moses
Mitch Moses believes Jarome Luai can be the man to help turn his former club Wests Tigers around, as the pair pursue a State of Origin series win for NSW.
Manly debutant Humphreys has eyes on Souths No.7 jersey
Rookie Manly halfback Jamie Humphreys has confirmed he will move to South Sydney in 2025, and is hoping to become a full-time NRL half at the Rabbitohs.
Kennedy ban for good of park referees: Annesley
Graham Annesley has defended the NRL's decision to ban Will Kennedy for colliding with a referee, saying it keeps match officials safe in park football.
Trbojevic still the one as Manly flog Newcastle
Tom Trbojevic has put to bed any questions over his best position at Manly, starring as the Sea Eagles beat Newcastle 44-6 to stay in the NRL's top eight.
Origin moment awaits for big-game player Crichton
Stephen Crichton has provided the most famous grand final moment at Suncorp Stadium and now he believes better is yet to come for NSW in State of Origin.