Visions of Buddy: Tabuai-Fidow gets to fulfil MCG dream
Queensland's Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow gets to follow in the footsteps of childhood idol Buddy Franklin and play at the MCG, where he hopes to score a try or four.
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‘No one deserved to be dropped’: NSW defend Origin team
No NSW player deserved to be dropped for the decider of the first ever three-match women's State of Origin series, Blues coach Kylie Hilder says.
Concreter looks for a crack in Latrell’s Origin defence
Returning NSW State of Origin star Latrell Mitchell got a thorough test when he faced up against St Marys centre Semisi Kioa.
NRL heavyweights withdraw from Las Vegas opening round
Melbourne have told the NRL they're not interested in going to Las Vegas for the 2025 season opener, leaving the Warriors, Penrith, Cronulla and Canberra to go.
Broncos’ Jensen sprains ankle, Cobbo set for Warriors
Brisbane prop Corey Jensen sprained an ankle at training on Friday while centre Selwyn Cobbo trained well and will play against the Warriors on Saturday week.
No kicking stones for Burton as big games loom for Dogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo says Matt Burton has shown no signs of his NSW State of Origin rejection ahead of a crucial three weeks for the Bulldogs.
Unlikely captains Brooks and Brown ready to lead Manly
Luke Brooks is relishing the chance to co-captain Manly alongside lifelong friend Nathan Brown when the Sea Eagles meet South Sydney.
‘Doing it for Dad’: rebalanced Kaufusi relishing recall
Having missed last year's State of Origin series through suspension, recalled Queensland forward Felise Kaufusi is primed to make a big impact at the MCG.
Maroons hitman Su’A gets emotional rescue for MCG raid
Queensland enforcer Jaydn Su'A was drained emotionally ahead of his State of Origin recall in game one of the series, but he is ready to let rip at the MCG.
From a wheelchair to the MCG: Watson’s Origin journey
Twelve months ago, Connor Watson was pondering the end of his rugby league career - now he's ready to debut in State of Origin, wherever he is asked to play.
Souths hint at cooking up some more Mamouzelos minutes
Ben Hornby has identified Peter Mamouzelos as the man who should replace Damien Cook for South Sydney, hinting more minutes may be coming for the hooker.
‘Took a toll’: Murray details drain of Souths drama
His mind and body broken by South Sydney's in-fighting, Cameron Murray hopes a six-week lay-off can help him save the Rabbitohs and NSW's State of Origin hopes.
Titans lose Fifita to flu ahead of Warriors clash
Gold Coast's hopes of climbing off the bottom of the NRL with a win over the Warriors have suffered a setback with speedster Jojo Fifita out with the flu.
Youngster gets Maroons call-up minutes after thrashing
Queensland Maroons coach Tahnee Norris is excited for a big home crowd as her side chases a Women's State of Origin series win despite losing players to injury.
Storm hang on to pip Dolphins, Pangai on report
Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes starred and Dolphins new recruit Tevita Pangai Junior created fireworks in the Storm's thrilling 30-24 NRL win.
Bellamy’s stunning Storm reveal on Papenhuyzen return
Melboune coach Craig Bellamy says he considered picking Ryan Papenhuyzen in the Queensland Cup this week before his return in the 30-24 win over the Dolphins.
Pangai’s strong Dolphins display ‘scary’ for NRL rivals
Tevita Pangai Junior received a fine for a late hit, but his explosive return to the NRL with the Dolphins won praise from both his coach and prop Josh Kerr.
Greatest comeback awaits Souths after 2023 capitulation
South Sydney made unwanted history in 2023 by falling from first on the ladder to out of the finals and they're now eyeing off a chance to flip the script.
New Dolphins signing Tevita Pangai targets Storm clash
Dolphins forward Tevita Pangai Jnr is on track to make his much-awaited return to the NRL after a 10-month absence from the top grade.
Returning Mitchell eager to make peace with Leniu
Latrell Mitchell says he wants to patch things up with new NSW teammate Spencer Leniu after some pointed criticism following the Las Vegas racism scandal.
Eels back-rower fights for reduced dangerous-throw ban
Parramatta's Kelma Tuilagi has opted to try to reduce a dangerous-throw charge down to two matches, risking a five-game ban if he is unsuccessful.
Dom Young fit as Roosters avoid backline crisis
Dom Young has got through an early-week training session, meaning the Sydney Roosters won't have to draw from outside their NRL squad.
Manly eye debutants with 14 men out against Rabbitohs
Anthony Seibold is facing the prospect of handing out multiple NRL debuts as Manly deal with the possibility of being without 14 players against South Sydney.
Hynes a ‘scapegoat’ for Blues’ Origin I failure: Moses
Mitchell Moses says Nicho Hynes became a media "scapegoat" as he replaces the Cronulla playmaker in the NSW halfback jersey.
NRL’s Dolphins lock in key man Jeremy Marshall-King
Jeremy Marshall-King's star is continuing to rise at the Dolphins, with the hooker now tied to the NRL club through 2028.
Emotions of debut disappointment fuel Edwards
Dylan Edwards rarely gets emotional but says he let his guard down after having his State of Origin debut snatched away from him.
NSW unchanged for women’s Origin decider
Kylie Hilder has stuck solid with the team that lost game two as NSW prepare to head to Townsville with the women's State of Origin series on the line.
NSW vow to not change their targeting of Reece Walsh
Liam Martin has declared NSW will again target Reece Walsh in State of Origin II, unfazed by Queensland's insinuations that they illegally went after the No.1.
Walsh forgives Suaalii, vows he won’t be gun shy at MCG
Queensland fullback Reece Walsh won't change the way he plays against NSW on return from concussion and has smoked the peace pipe with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
Eels scrap Tuilagi judiciary bid after injury update
Parramatta second-rower Kelma Tuilagi has opted to take a five-game NRL ban for a dangerous throw, with a thumb injury set to sideline him anyway.
Warriors taking positives from painful loss to Storm
Star back Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will return from his lengthy hamstring injury against Gold Coast as the Warriors look to regroup after falling to Melbourne.