Souths still see Walker as Origin option for NSW
Cody Walker missed South Sydney's win over Parramatta with a calf injury, but the Rabbitohs still believe he should hold onto his NSW No.6 jersey.
Cody Walker missed South Sydney's win over Parramatta with a calf injury, but the Rabbitohs still believe he should hold onto his NSW No.6 jersey.
James Tedesco has cemented his status as a NSW Blues stalwart, leading the Sydney Roosters to a crushing 44-16 win over lacklustre Canberra.
Nicho Hynes' State of Origin hopes are in fresh doubt after he left Cronulla's clash with Penrith with calf tightness on the eve of NSW's team announcement.
A superstar showing from Jarome Luai, on the eve of State of Origin selection, has guided Penrith to a huge win over fellow NRL heavyweights Cronulla.
A potential ban over a hip-drop tackle in Souths' win over Parramatta is hovering over Latrell Mitchell, who insists he is available for NSW in State of Origin.
Gold Coast and Queensland forward David Fifita starred in a 36-34 win over Brisbane, while Broncos No.1 Reece Walsh shone and Pat Carrigan was put on report.
Jarome Luai has put his hand up to fill the halfback hot spot for NSW in State of Origin, as Blues officials wait on the severity of Nicho Hynes' calf injury.
Dylan Edwards has won the race for the NSW No.1 jersey, with James Tedesco to be a shock axing for the Blues in game one of State of Origin.
Penrith have sealed a three-year deal for Isaiah Papali'i, with Scott Sorensen happy to move to the middle and help replace the outgoing James Fisher-Harris.
Following a much-needed bye week, St George Illawarra are refreshed and ready to find some consistency against the equally patchy Bulldogs on Thursday.
Coach Craig Bellamy says he won't be tempted to rush Jahrome Hughes back from injury to face Manly despite losing fellow Storm star half Cameron Munster.
NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire's selection headache has worsened, with Parramatta half Mitch Moses denied a chance to prove his fitness against South Sydney.
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has recovered from what appeared to be a serious injury last week to take his place against Gold Coast.
Current Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett is excited about turning South Sydney around after inking a three-year deal to return to the Rabbitohs from next season.
Parramatta chief executive Jim Sarantinos says the club won't act hastily to find their next coach after Wayne Bennett snubbed the Eels to rejoin Souths.
Chairman Sean McElduff says Parramatta expect Blaize Talagi to commit to the club, despite the teen turning down an option to remain at the Eels.
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs is out of the clash with Gold Coast with a rib injury, and his hopes of a NSW recall are in tatters.
Former Canterbury captain Raymond Faitala-Mariner has lifted the lid on his exit from the club, admitting he may have been wrong to question Cameron Ciraldo.
Wayne Bennett's return to coaching the Rabbitohs can't be an excuse to get complacent, leading players say, as they aim to leave the bottom of the NRL ladder.
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh was running with the rehab group on Monday and is on course to return from a knee injury against the Gold Coast Titans.
Aaron Schoupp will join Manly immediately after struggling for opportunities under new Gold Coast coach Des Hasler.
NRL head of football Graham Annesley supports the bunker's ruling to overturn an on-field decision of try to Gold Coast's Brian Kelly in the loss to Newcastle.
Parramatta have sacked long-standing coach Brad Arthur after the Eels' underwhelming start to the 2024 NRL season.
NSW's incumbent centre Bradman Best has been ruled out of the State of Origin series opener with injury but the Blues and his club side Newcastle have options.
Newcastle football boss Peter Parr says Bradman Best will have scans on an injured hamstring as Kalyn Ponga's rehabilitation is set to go up a notch.
Brisbane legend Darren Lockyer says half Jock Madden's game management and cool head to land a match winning field goal against Manly summed up his class.
The Warriors have sprung a huge upset on reigning premiers Penrith, with stand-in fullback Taine Tuaupiki scoring the winning conversion after crossing late.
Penrith centre Taylan May was arrested the day before the side's shock loss to the Warriors but the Panthers are not looking for excuses.
Cameron Munster's recurring groin injury in the Storm's Magic Round flogging of the Eels has put the Queensland star in doubt for the State of Origin series.
Brad Arthur says he's never been one to walk away from a fight, as the Parramatta coach insisted he was the man to lead the Eels out of their rut.
Dolphins fullback Hamiso 'Hammer' Tabuai-Fidow scored a double in a 24-12 win over Wests-Tigers who lost Brent Naden and Justin Olam to the sin-bin.