‘Back it up’: half must prove Maroons debut no one-off
Queensland half Sam Walker had a stellar debut at halfback and teammates have urged him to double down and do it all again at the MCG.
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Storm star suffers setback but eyes World Cup return
Tui Kamikamica has set his sights on leading Fiji at the Rugby League World Cup, with the Melbourne prop's return to the NRL delayed by a medical setback.
Roosters teammates set for spicy Origin reunion
Mark Nawaqanitawase plans to seek out Robert Toia in the second State of Origin battle, with his Sydney Roosters teammate giving him the silent treatment.
‘Real fluent’: Moses sees Cleary now the pain has gone
NSW five-eighth Mitchell Moses is fit and firing and ready to showcase why his yin and yang liaison with fellow dominant half Nathan Cleary can be a winner.
Young gun shows Fiji World Cup credentials in NRL
Wests Tigers look set to make a significant contribution to a strong Fiji squad for the Rugby League World Cup.
Perfect 10: Toia’s rise from porridge in house of love
Queensland centre Robert Toia credits being one of 10 children for key qualities that allowed him to rise above setbacks, despite missing his mum's porridge.
Skipper Jarome Luai leads the Leichhardt party
Jarome Luai has scored a hat-trick as Wests Tigers farewelled Leichhardt Oval in style with an eight-point win over Gold Coast.
Great feeling for Koroisau playing Origin at Tigers
In the last five State of Origin series, just three players have earned selection while playing for NRL strugglers Wests Tigers.
Nobodies perfect: Maroons eye end of 31-year MCG hoodoo
Queensland hooker Harry Grant says the current team is ready to "write a story" and end the 31-year drought of the Maroons at the MCG.
Maroons rally around prop after his father’s death
Queensland No.9 Harry Grant has outlined how the players will support prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui after the death of his father.
The four words Nawaqanitawase has always wanted to say
He has played for Australia in league, union and sevens, but there's one thing soon-to-be NSW debutant Mark Nawaqanitawase has yet to achieve.
Resolute Eels put Canberra’s season on life support
A stout defensive effort has seen Parramatta hang on to beat Canberra 15-12 on Saturday night, leaving the Raiders' season in disarray.
‘Unreal feeling’: Sharks shock Warriors in NRL thriller
A late two-point drop goal from Braydon Trindall has secured Cronulla an epic NRL victory over the second-placed Warriors in Auckland.
Queensland grieve death of star prop’s father
The death of Queensland prop Tino Fa'asumaleaui's father Fereti has filled the Maroons camp with sadness as coach Billy Slater confirmed the tragic news.
Pocket rocket gives Dolphins lift with Hammer in Origin
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has indicated that he will play Trai Fuller again at fullback next week and rest Queensland representative Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.
Code-hopping star to make Origin debut with McLean out
Casey McLean has been ruled out of the second State of Origin match after suffering an injury at NSW training, with Mark Nawaqanitawase called in for a debut.
‘Their problem’: Broncos’ star recruit unfazed by slump
State of Origin forward Mitch Barnett is unfazed by Brisbane's poor form as he prepares to join the NRL club as their star recruit next year.
Blanks to bullets: how Flegler came back from the brink
Queensland prop Thomas Flegler's comeback to the State of Origin arena after shoulder nerve surgery is testament to a footballer who could not be broken.
Tigers urged to farewell Leichhardt in style
Before Leichhardt Oval closes down for redevelopment, Benji Marshall wants his side to give Wests Tigers' beloved venue a fitting send-off.
Dolphins go fourth as Katoa schools Roosters
Dolphins halves Kodi Nikorima and Isaiya Katoa combined superbly in a 48-10 win over the Sydney Roosters, who lost two players to concussion.
Try-scoring machine extends Panthers stay
Flying winger Tom Jenkins will be in Penrith colours until at least the end of the 2029 NRL campaign after inking a new deal.
Marshall defends Luai form, weighs in on Folau link
Jarome Luai's move to the PNG Chiefs is not cause for the Wests Tigers' decline, coach Benji Marshall says.
Bears whacked with $40k in fines for NRL rule breach
The Perth Bears and their coach Mal Meninga have been slapped with $40,000 in fines for breaking the NRL's anti-tampering rules.
Licence to thrill: Walker at home in Maroons 007 role
Queensland halfback Sam Walker is ready to play his expansive way in his second State of Origin match, with his partner in mayhem Cameron Munster a dynamo ally.
Coach confirms enforcer’s departure ahead of Eels duel
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has confirmed he will be without one of his star props next year, as the Raiders prepare to bounce back against Parramatta.
Rapid rise has ‘sleepy head’ McLean in Origin dreamland
Casey McLean only turned 20 earlier this year and a starting State of Origin debut is the latest step on his rapid rise to the top.
‘Stick it to them’: Sharks chase Warriors statement win
Playmaker Braydon Trindall has identified the next four games, starting with the Warriors in Auckland, as crucial in setting up Cronulla's NRL title push.
‘Tough debut’ steels Fonua-Blake for second Origin shot
As he prepares for a second NSW cap, Addin Fonua-Blake says his first taste of State of Origin footy was faster than any game he has ever played.
Toll of Arrow diagnosis on par with McKinnon: Bennett
South Sydney put on a show for Jai Arrow as the retired forward's career was celebrated by his Rabbitohs teammates.
Souths claim big win as Broncos’ NRL woes deepen
South Sydney have heaped more pressure on NRL premiers Brisbane by slaying the Broncos in a 48-6 win.
Tearful scenes as Souths, Broncos celebrate Arrow
Jai Arrow choked back tears as he was thanked by South Sydney' fans following his shock diagnosis with motor neurone disease last month.