‘Super happy’ Hynes backing himself as match-winner
After a Magic Round masterclass, Nicho Hynes has addressed criticism over his inability to ice Cronulla's golden-point game the week before.
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Preston to fight lengthy ban as Storm duo avoid charges
Canterbury forward Jacob Preston hopes to reduce his side's suspension woes as he heads to the NRL judiciary on Tuesday to fight a crusher tackle charge.
‘Idiot not to’: inside Fogarty’s big chat with Stuart
Jamal Fogarty has opened up on informing coach Ricky Stuart he would be leaving Canberra to accept a lucrative contract at Manly for 2026.
‘No regrets’: Storm prop ready for former club, roomie
Melbourne prop Stefano Utoikamanu will take on his former club Wests Tigers aiming to make up for discipline lapses that cost his team against Canberra.
‘Firecracker’ Gilbert endorsed for Maroons return
Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert is tipped to complete a remarkable injury comeback and return to the State of Origin arena for the first time in two years..
Toia the destroyer stars as Roosters beat Dolphins
Sydney Roosters centre and former Redcliffe junior Robert Toia has carved up the Dolphins in a 36-26 win, with skipper James Tedesco man of the match..
Tedesco’s hot form will force Daley to make No.1 choice
James Tedesco's hot form for Sydney Roosters has kept the heat on Dylan Edwards for the NSW fullback spot and forced coach Laurie Daley to make a tough call.
Ryles would need ‘a loan off Moses’ to comment on refs
Jason Ryles says he'll only comment on the officiating of Parramatta's loss at Magic Round if Mitch Moses lends him money to pay his probable fine.
Surgery for Dolphins’ Plath damages lock’s Origin hopes
Versatile Dolphins lock Max Plath is facing a month on the sidelines after foot surgery as the side's season reaches a critical point.
‘Love to play Origin’: visions of Inglis drive Toia
Sydney Roosters prodigy Robert Toia wants to represent Queensland like Greg Inglis did, and credits mentoring from club legend Joey Manu for his red-hot form.
Mann ready to join Beetson as oldest Maroons debutants
More than a decade after making an NRL debut as a centre, Canterbury lock Kurt Mann believes he is more ready than ever to take his chance in State of Origin.
Fifita ready to ‘rip and tear’ for Ipswich in Q Cup
David Fifita will play his first Queensland Cup match since 2018 when he lines up with the Ipswich Jets, and he has taken his axing by Gold Coast on the chin.
How Papenhuyzen defied coach’s doubts on road to 100
Four years after a sickening head knock kicked off a cruel run of injuries for Ryan Papenhuyzen, the Melbourne ace will bring up 100 NRL games at Magic Round.
Reynolds set for Broncos bogey side, 2023 GF ‘a lesson’
Brisbane skipper Adam Reynolds is fit to lead the side against a Penrith outfit the Broncos have only beaten once in the last nine outings.
Sharpe hat-trick lifts Knights, injury woes for Souths
Newcastle's attack has finally clicked against injury-hit South Sydney in a 30-4 win as No.6 Fletcher Sharpe ensured the end of a five-game losing run.
Rabbitohs injury crisis deepens with Mamouzelos
There are concerns for South Sydney hooker Peter Mamouzelos after a dislocated elbow was still not back in place well after the side's 30-4 loss to Newcastle.
‘Gritty’ Warriors defy Cowboys for equal-best NRL start
The Warriors have been forced to hold off a rampaging North Queensland comeback to win, 30-26, for the sixth time in seven NRL games.
Bizarre runaway try puts Tigers on path to Magic win
St George Illawarra have come up with one of the most inexplicable bombed tries in recent memory as Wests Tigers eked out a win in Magic Round.
How Allan’s life changed in 596-day NRL absence
St George Illawarra outside back Corey Allan learned plenty spending almost 600 days away from the game he loves.
‘Wanted to be ready’: Metcalf embracing Warriors mantle
Luke Metcalf isn't daunted by the task of replacing Shaun Johnson in the Warriors' No.7, embracing the role and the ability to continue learning from him.
Legend’s wisdom adds an edge to Sharpe’s transition
Fletcher Sharpe had his best game at five-eighth yet as Newcastle thrashed South Sydney and the young gun can thank some advice from Andrew Johns.
Cowboy Cotter set to miss two games on eve of Origin
Reuben Cotter has received a two-match ban for a shot that the NRL match officials did not detect on the field at Magic Round.
Recalling Hastings would be ‘unfair’: Knights coach
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has defended his decision to leave Jackson Hastings in reserve grade as the Knights' attack continues to sputter.
‘Good attitude’: dumped Dragon backed to battle back
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has outlined the reasons why Lachlan Ilias was dropped - and why he believes the halfback will fight his way back to NRL level.
Warriors taking little notice of NRL ladder position
A win at Magic Round could lift the Warriors onto equal points with the team atop the NRL ladder but don't expect coach Andrew Webster to know that.
‘I’m interested’: Burgess keen to coach Perth in NRL
Sam Burgess has confirmed that he is interested in becoming inaugural coach of the new NRL team based in Perth.
‘Outstanding’ Nicho Hynes ignites NRL’s Magic Round
Nicho Hynes and Will Kennedy were Cronulla's key men in a 10-point defeat of Parramatta that began the 2025 edition of Magic Round.
Hughes can’t bear leaving the Storm for Perth
Star halfback Jahrome Hughes wants to lock in his playing future with Melbourne, resisting a big money deal to sign with Perth, who will join the NRL in 2027.
Flegler goes bananas during long shoulder lay-off
Thomas Flegler still doesn't know the date of his return from a shoulder injury over a year later, but trips to his family's banana farm help keep him going.
Waiting for halves chance made me a better man: Dodd
Jack Wighton's calf injury has paved the way for Lewis Dodd to finally earn his start in South Sydney's halves at Magic Round.
Southwell, NSW debutants shine in record Origin win
NSW have begun their new era in style, thrashing Queensland by 32-12 in the women's State of Origin series opener.