Big names return in NRL as injured Manly duo back up
Manly have managed to name a NRL team with just one debutant despite missing 13 players, while several big names are set to return for other clubs.
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Capewell ready to be Mr Fix-it for Maroons after recall
Veteran forward Kurt Capewell is back for Queensland in the role of a bench utility and will play his 10th State of Origin match at the MCG.
Call of Duty: man cave helps prep Olakau’atu for Origin
Haumole Olakau'atu raced the clock for State of Origin selection with an ice pack on his calf and video games on his computer.
Hamiso on track to become greatest Origin tryscorer
Queensland centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored eight State of Origin tries in just five games and is on track to smash Origin all-time records.
Manu can’t see himself back at Sydney Roosters in 2025
Sydney Roosters superstar Joey Manu says it is very unlikely he'll be back at the NRL club in 2025, believing he needs more than six months in rugby union.
Souths No.9 Damien Cook set to complete Dragons return
Damien Cook is on the cusp of agreeing a deal to leave South Sydney and return to St George Illawarra.
Jake Trbojevic unfazed by NSW captaincy criticism
Despite criticism of his position as captain following State of Origin I, Jake Trbojevic insists nothing will deflect him from doing his best for NSW.
Luckless Adam Doueihi pens new deal with Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers have secured the services of Adam Doueihi for 2025 and backed the injury-plagued playmaker to deliver on his potential.
Valentine homes in on Latrell in Origin centre clash
Queensland centre Valentine Holmes has outlined his plans for handling "classy" opposite number Latrell Mitchell in game two of the State of Origin series.
Keilee Joseph returns for Queensland in Origin decider
Injury has forced Queensland coach Tahnee Norris to make one change to her Maroons line-up for the Women's State of Origin decider.
Raiders fans ‘right to be upset’ over home humiliations
The Canberra Raiders are determined not to let their fans down again after being booed off the pitch in their third-straight home defeat.
The Origin stat Manly must defy to boost finals hopes
A heavily changed Manly side will bid to buck a trend of suffering Origin-affected losses when they travel to South Sydney in round 16.
NSW’s Lomax and Moses to provide preview for Parra fans
Parramatta will get a sneak preview of Zac Lomax's combination with Mitch Moses when the Eels' 2025 recruit and halfback run out together for NSW.
Dolphins hunt second big scalp in Storm blockbuster
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says Tevita Pangai is a game-breaker but isn't expecting miracles against the Storm in his first match of the season.
Origin the last frontier for NSW giant Haas to conquer
Payne Haas has established himself as one of the NRL's premier front-rowers, but he has yet to assert that same level of dominance at State of Origin level.
‘Special player’: Maroon Carrigan backs Cobbo to shine
Queensland and Brisbane flyer Selwyn Cobbo has returned to his home town of Cherbourg to recharge his batteries after he was left out of the Maroons squad.
NRL wants me to stay out of PNG discussions: Olam
When it comes to granting Papua New Guinea the NRL's 18th licence, Justin Olam says his opinions differ with those of rugby league powerbrokers.
DCE on cusp of joining greatest Maroons captains
Only three Queensland captains have won three State of Origin series in a row and Maroons legends say Daly Cherry-Evans is worthy of joining that elite company.
‘Glass houses’: Madge bristles over Qld’s Walsh claims
Michael Maguire has hit out at accusations from Queensland that NSW were overly aggressive in their treatment of Reece Walsh in Origin I.
Slater explains Cobbo omission as Walsh fit for Maroons
Queensland coach Billy Slater says dropped bench utility Selwyn Cobbo is "not quite 100 per cent" and insists Reece Walsh is fit to play game two of Origin.
Watson goes from 558-day injury to NSW Origin team
Connor Watson endured a nightmare stretch out with a torn patella tendon, but the 558 days on the sidelines have helped him to a NSW State of Origin debut.
Mitchell gets Blues recall, Moses in for Hynes
Michael Maguire has dropped Nicho Hynes and called Mitch Moses into the NSW side for State of Origin II, with Latrell Mitchell one of five new faces.
Luai stars as Panthers survive Knights scare
Jarome Luai was inspirational as Penrith built a 14-point half-time lead that powered the reigning NRL premiers to victory over Newcastle.
Seibold lauds gutsy Manly after 30-14 win over Dragons
Manly have moved into the NRL's top eight with a spirited 30-14 win over St George Illawarra.
Hammer strike leaves even Tabuai-Fidow in disbelief
Wayne Bennett has rated Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow's length-of-the-field try against Cronulla as one of the best he's seen in nearly 50 years coaching rugby league.
‘Unselfish’ Koroisau’s halves call risks Origin hopes
Benji Marshall has hailed Api Koroisau's "team-first" decision to vacate Wests Tigers' hooker jersey and jeopardise his chance of a NSW recall.
Origin dark horse Mitch Barnett earns new Warriors deal
Mitch Barnett has been rewarded for his career-best form, with the Warriors tying the forward to a two-year contract extension.
Smith out of favour at Roosters for one week only
Brandon Smith will be at Trent Robinson's disposal next week against the Bulldogs after the hooker was dropped for failing to turn up to a team meeting.
Samoa want wide, experienced squad for next World Cup
Samoa coach Ben Gardiner will use a historic tour of England to help build his squad for the next World Cup, wanting a three-year commitment from players.
Tigers young gun Galvin ‘going nowhere’: coach Marshall
Claims teenaged star Lachlan Galvin could be on his way out of struggling Wests Tigers are well wide of the mark, coach Benji Marshall insists.
Why ex-Wallabies coach Cheika could handle NRL switch
Trent Robinson says Michale Cheika would be up to the task of trying his hand at day-to-day club coaching in the NRL.