NSW’s so-called grub almost an angel in eyes of NRL
Liam Martin is set to be public enemy No.1 in Queensland for State of Origin III, but his judiciary record tells the story of a choir boy rather than a grub.
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‘Not powder puffs’: Maroons respond to Carroll’s sledge
Former NSW enforcer Mark Carroll says the Queensland pack lacks a fear factor, but Maroons prop Moeaki Fotuaika issued his own warning for the Origin decider.
Best good to go in troublesome left-centre role
NSW expect Bradman Best to be fine to play in the State of Origin decider, after getting through his first training session in Blues camp for game three.
Slater warns Suncorp won’t guarantee Maroons victory
Queensland have a stellar record in State of Origin series deciders but more than the venue will be required for the Maroons to win, says coach Billy Slater.
Sharks fullback Kennedy faces ban over ref collision
Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy is facing a ban for colliding with NRL referee Adam Gee in the Sharks' big win over Wests Tigers.
Turbo No.1 for good as injuries end centre experiment
Tom Trbojevic will captain Manly for the first time as a lack of experience necessitates the injury-plagued star's return to fullback from centre.
Superb Campbell leads Titans’ win over Moses-less Eels
An uninspired Parramatta have clearly missed talismanic playmaker Mitchell Moses as they were outplayed by Gold Coast halves Kieran Foran and Jayden Campbell.
Keary confirms French deal, opts out of retirement
Luke Keary has finally confirmed he will play on in 2025 in the English Super League, after initially signing a Sydney Roosters deal and then opting to retire.
Dragons hand Broncos sixth straight loss in thriller
St George Illawarra have entered the NRL top eight and put Brisbane's season on life support with a nailbiting 30-26 win at Suncorp Stadium.
Walters mulls more Mozer games, sweats on Origin guns
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says "science" will decide whether his Origin stars play next week as he considers whether to give hooker Blake Mozer more games.
Elias latest to claim Slater showing signs of pressure
NSW State of Origin great Ben Elias has joined Paul Gallen in questioning if Quuensland coach Billy Slater has been rattled.
Hamiso targets ‘a Lote’ of tries in Origin decider
Queensland flyer Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow can equal the great Lote Tuqiri for most Maroons tries in a State of Origin series if he scores in the Origin decider.
Su’A plans Maroons return after starring for Dragons
Jaydn Su'A responded to his State of Origin axing with a blinder in St George Illawarra's 30-26 win over Brisbane and has opened up about his motivations.
Luai’s Suncorp scars of 2023 spur him on for decider
NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai has detailed how returning to the scene of his lowest ebb as a footballer will help drive him in the State of Origin series decider.
Nothing for Hynes to prove after NSW axing: Fitzgibbon
Nicho Hynes is preparing to return to the field for the first time since Michael Maguire dropped the star Cronulla halfback from NSW's State of Origin side.
‘Stick with us’: DCE insists Maroons can do a 2022
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says recent history has him believing the Maroons can respond to their MCG thrashing and win the State of Origin series.
Against all odds: Leniu lauds NSW bruise brother Haas
Spencer Leniu says the heroics of NSW State of Origin teammate Payne Haas has encouraged him to maintain the rage against Queensland in game three.
De Belin offered English security amid Saints stalemate
Jack de Belin has received multi-year offers from England, but is holding out hope St George Illawarra will increase an extension from one season to two.
Cleary warns off rushing through New Zealand expansion
Ivan Cleary has warned the NRL should not rush in a second New Zealand side, joining his former club in the Warriors in fearing it could flood the market.
Back injury leaves J’maine Hopgood’s season in tatters
J'maine Hopgood is all but guaranteed to have played his last NRL game for the year, with Parramatta confirming the lock is set for back surgery.
The NRLW change that could make Origin even better
Queensland and NSW don't often see eye to eye on rugby league matters but they're on a unity ticket to have the NRLW season start before State of Origin.
Flanagan’s coach milestone leaves son ‘extremely proud’
When Shane Flanagan leads the Dragons for his 200th NRL game as a head coach, the milestone will have one player feeling a little prouder than the rest.
Queensland complete turnaround, clinch Origin decider
In torrential Townsville rain, Queensland have beaten a wasteful NSW in front of a sell-out crowd to win the first three-game Women's State of Origin series.
Brisbane’s Origin stars to sit out of Warriors trip
Reece Walsh, Patrick Carrigan and Payne Haas have all been rested from the Broncos' crunch clash in New Zealand, with the trio remaining in Australia.
‘It’s been tough’: rape saga over for ex-NRL star Hayne
Former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne has thanked God, his family and supporters after spending more than a year in jail following his third rape trial.
Soward puts hand up for NSW job as pressure grows
NSW women's State of Origin coach Kylie Hilder is under pressure to keep her job after another series loss, with Jamie Soward putting his hand up as an option.
Maroons’ Tabuai-Fidow boost as clubs rest Origin stars
Dolphins star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will be among a galaxy of stars to miss the NRL's round 17, but will be fit to boost Queensland in State of Origin III.
Storm stars to miss clash with bogey side Canberra
Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen and captain Harry Grant won't face Canberra in Melbourne on Saturday night after both skipped the Storm's training run.
Eels see Brad Arthur in debutant son Matt
Parramatta teenager Matt Arthur will make his NRL debut against Newcastle, a little more than a month after the Eels sacked his father Brad as coach.
Matt Burton’s field goal sinks Sharks in extra time
Five-eighth Matt Burton has come up clutch for Canterbury, sealing a 15-14 defeat of Cronulla after Nicho Hynes missed his own attempt at field goal.
‘Goldfish memory’: Iceman Burton at peace with NSW snub
Fresh from icing Canterbury's latest win, Matt Burton says he is at peace with his omission from the NSW side for State of Origin II.