‘A huge lure’: key reason Smith wants Australia job
Cameron Smith didn't get to experience an Ashes tour as a player, but is a favourite to do it as Australia coach, with Wayne Bennett's candidacy up in the air.
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Rival’s ultimate praise for fairytale Origin debutant
Stephen Crichton insists his opposite man Gehamat Shibasaki deserves to make a fairytale State of Origin debut for Queensland.
‘Throw our arms around him’: Maroons lift for Munster
Cameron Munster's Queensland teammate Harry Grant says the captain's late father Steven would back his decision to play in the State of Origin decider.
‘A great influence’: Dearden credits Thurston for rise
Queensland halfback Tom Dearden has learned plenty from Johnathan Thurston about how to shine as a playmaker in the State of Origin arena.
Ex-NRL flyer ‘relieved’ after cops drop drug, cash case
A former NRL star is looking forward to getting on with his life after drug and stolen property accusations against him were tossed out of court.
No ban for tackle that sidelined Brandon Smith again
Matt Lodge says he wouldn't have been able to live with himself had his tackle on Brandon Smith re-injured the hooker's anterior cruciate ligament.
How teacher’s aide became Koroisau’s new understudy
Tristan Hope was in class as a teacher's aide when he received a life-changing call from Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson.
Smith set for another stint out after another knee blow
Brandon Smith is set to be sidelined for up to eight weeks after suffering a medial injury in his comeback from an ACL rupture, as South Sydney lost to Manly.
Tigers ‘given no chance’ but stun Roosters in classic
Benji Marshall's Wests Tigers have overcome a week of headlines and a slew of absences to stun top-eight hopefuls the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
Even NSW back ‘legendary’ Papalii’s Origin swansong
NSW's playing group know just how valuable Josh Papalii will be for Queensland when he comes out of State of Origin retirement for the decider in Sydney.
Injury mars Roosters’ big start to NRLW title defence
Fiji international Taina Naividi scored a first-half hat-trick as the Sydney Roosters crushed the returning Warriors in the NRLW.
Brave Munster to play Origin after his father’s death
Queensland captain Cameron Munster has been given time to grieve with his family after the death of his father Steven but will play in the Origin decider.
The miracle try inspiring Blues for Origin decider
Mark Coyne's 1994 epic for Queensland is State of Origin's miracle try. But NSW say James Tedesco's in the last Sydney decider deserves the same billing.
Meaney the man as Storm sink Cowboys to go second
Melbourne have come up with all the answers without a suite of stars to go second on the NRL ladder with a 26-20 away win over North Queensland.
NRLW opening wins for Broncos, Dragons and Cowboys
A number of debutants have shone along with renowned superstar Tamika Upton, in the colours of Brisbane once again, as round one of the NRLW continues.
Hat-trick hero helps Raiders pip Dragons, top NRL table
Canberra have held off a gallant and depleted St George Illawarra, thanks largely to the efforts of zippy fullback Kaeo Weekes.
Expansion clubs unlikely to prise star duo from Storm
Melbourne have a knack of securing their big guns long-term but Harry Grant and Xavier Coates are two that are more than happy where they are.
Bulldogs hooker Mahoney to join Cowboys in 2026
Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney will join North Queensland on a three-year deal from next year after being granted permission to negotiate with other clubs.
Why Coates is ready to give NSW a Bellyache in Origin
Maroons winger Xavier Coates is prepared for anything in the State of Origin decider and it is his club coach and opposing NSW mentor Craig Bellamy he credits.
The day NSW’s star of the future blew Cleary away
NSW halfback Nathan Cleary remembers distinctly the day he first took notice of Isaiya Katoa, who is now rated a genuine State of Origin prospect of the future.
Brandon Smith in as Souths cop fresh injury blow
Brandon Smith has been named for his first game with new club South Sydney, who have received more bad news in a season of injury hell.
How a 6am bus ride changed Hugo Savala’s career path
Hugo Savala had endured one of the toughest 15-minute periods of his NRL career when a spot was offered on a 6am bus to Canberra. Taking it changed his season.
Broncos’ top-four charge is on as Mam leads comeback
Ezra Mam has laid on three tries in the space of 20 minutes as Brisbane went from 18-0 down to 22-18 winners over Canterbury.
Bulldogs announce their NRLW arrival with upset win
The Bulldogs have bared their teeth with a five-tries-to-two win over two-time NRLW premiership winners the Newcastle Knights.
Papenhuyzen scratching adds to Storm’s backline issues
Jonah Pezet's long-awaited NRL comeback will come starting in Melbourne's halves after Ryan Papenhuyzen's calf tightness caused more headaches for the Storm.
Marshall defends Wests Tigers’ latest roster gamble
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has addressed the club's controversial call to allow a second local product to walk from the club mid-season.
Grant puts Origin No.9 bogey to bed ahead of decider
Harry Grant claimed his first State of Origin win as a starting hooker in Perth and the Maroons' new-look spine has him believing the decider can be his second.
Cordner wants Yeo to feel what only he has in 20 years
If Isaah Yeo gets to lift the Origin trophy after Wednesday's decider he will join a very exclusive club indeed.
Bulldogs’ halves puzzle solved with playmaker’s exit
Canterbury's halves puzzle has been solved as Toby Sexton signs with a rival, paving the way for Lachlan Galvin to start.
Josh Papalii could play against Raiders in 2026
Canberra great Josh Papalii has left open the possibility of continuing in the NRL next year at another club as he prepares to make a call on his future.
One year on, Eels star erases NRLW injury nightmare
Rueben Cherrington had extra reason to be fiercely motivated going into the NRLW season opener. It was her first NRLW game since round one last year.