Cotter back ‘home’ for Maroons ahead of Yeo duel
Queensland forward Reuben Cotter is set for a head-to-head battle with NSW's Isaah Yeo that will be crucial in deciding the State of Origin clash at the MCG.
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NSW remaining calm as Moses misses training again
NSW five-eighth Mitch Moses has trained separately from his teammates for a second consecutive day, but Blues staff remain confident about his Origin hopes.
We must support gay male players better, says NRL coach
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson is refusing to pat himself on the back after playing a part in helping ex-NRL star Kane Evans come out.
Katoa gives Dolphins boost after Blues camp release
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has praised the NSW staff for the way they handled co-captain Isaiya Katoa this week as he prepares to play Sydney Roosters.
‘Joke’: Fotuaika details shock at co-captain promotion
Gold Coast prop Moeaki Fotuaika wasn't expecting to be elevated to co-captain mid-season, but he's savouring his moment in the role.
‘Five Phingers’ of Maroons set to hand Blues a fistful
The Dolphins have emerged as the power NRL club behind the Queensland side, with their famous five in the squad after building an unbreakable bond in clubland.
New South snails: Blues seek to stop slow Origin starts
NSW have conceded 68 first-half points across the past four State of Origin games, and the Blues have vowed to cut out their slow starts.
‘We still get it wrong’: why Bennett hates the Bunker
Rugby league's longest-serving and most successful coach believes the NRL Bunker gets too little right and too much wrong for players and fans to put up with.
‘Not worried’: Bennett focused on Souths, not Broncos
Super-coach Wayne Bennett insists his focus is solely on his struggling South Sydney, not trying to put another nail in the coffin of his former side Brisbane.
Moses watches on as Cleary adjusts to new protector
Mitchell Moses has been forced to watch NSW training as question marks linger over the fitness of the Blues five-eighth.
‘In my heart’: Tino’s tears for ill dad as Haas looms
Emotional Queensland prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is spending every possible moment with his sick father as he eyes another showdown with fierce rival Payne Haas.
‘Lay off the food’: Kuli to serve it up for Maroons
Queensland debutant Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is a powerhouse footballer and great character who says "young Kuli" would be proud of the off-field calls he made.
Unwanted by Dragons but Lucas good enough for Origin
Dylan Lucas may never have made it to a State of Origin debut had he not taken a chance on himself moving up to Newcastle as an 18-year-old.
Dolphins over dollars: Trai’s cup Fuller with new deal
Dolphins pocket rocket Trai Fuller has revealed why he gave up a mega-deal in Super League to sign a one-year extension with the Redcliffe-based club.
Conflicting claims as cops fight NRL star assault case
A bloody encounter between an NRL star and two police officers accused of his assault is under the microscope with competing accounts of the night.
Benji Marshall reconfigures ‘brain-dead’ Tigers
Head coach Benji Marshall has made significant changes to his Wests Tigers team after a humiliating 68-0 loss to Penrith.
Reynolds support not enough to save Broncos star Mam
Brisbane need a win against South Sydney to turn around their season but star playmaker Ezra Mam has been overlooked again for a starting spot.
Sasagi setback as Raiders aim to turn fortunes around
Centre Matt Timoko has revealed Canberra will be without Simi Sasagi for another month as the Raiders prepare for a crucial clash with Parramatta.
‘Need to be better’: Ponga’s vow on tackle technique
Kalyn Ponga will lean on Billy Slater to ensure his tackling technique does not again become an issue in the State of Origin clash in Melbourne.
Supersub Walsh happy to play front row for Queensland
Reece Walsh is ready to do any job required off the bench for Queensland as he salivates over the "scary" prospect of teaming up with Kalyn Ponga.
‘Deeply ashamed’: Knights ban forward for drink-driving
Newcastle have handed up-and-coming forward Jermaine McEwen a one-match ban over a drink-driving incident.
‘It’s sweet’: Moses says he’s in no doubt for Origin II
His selection hopes were under a cloud ahead of NSW's game-two team announcement but five-eighth Mitch Moses insists he will play at the MCG on June 17.
The Bellamy connection that inspires Socceroos boss
Tony Popovic has been inspired by coaching great Craig Bellamy for a long time and the Melbourne coach isn't surprised to see him thriving with the Socceroos.
NSW explain Olakau’atu axing, bring in Nawaqanitawase
Haumole Olakau'atu has been sensationally axed by NSW coach Laurie Daley with the Blues putting their faith in uncapped back-rower Dylan Lucas.
Ex-NRL enforcer finally ‘free’ after coming out as gay
Former prop Kane Evans has become just the second male player in Australian professional rugby league history to come out as gay.
Broncos glory days with Maroons fade as Dolphins soar
Brisbane once provided Queensland with multiple guns in State of Origin but their poor season has led to the Dolphins taking their mantle.
Late drama as Crichton penalty helps Dogs topple Eels
A late penalty conceded by Tallyn Da Silva will dominate NRL debate after Canterbury edged Parramatta 14-12.
Broncos rise to support Arrow in clash with Rabbitohs
Brisbane and South Sydney will band together to support Jai Arrow when the sides clash as Broncos captain Adam Reynolds backs his side to revive their season.
Sharks flyer Mulitalo on fire after ACL recovery
Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has scored four tries in three games back from an ACL rupture, and has another jersey in the back of his mind now too.
Maroons name five Dolphins as wrecking ball debuts
Queensland debutant forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki grew up idolising Greg Inglis and now he will get his own chance to wreak State of Origin havoc.
‘Right headspace’: Slater explains Walsh recall
Queensland coach Billy Slater has backed Reece Walsh to perform in whatever role is required as he revealed why the Brisbane fullback deserved a Maroons recall.