Knights score late to sink Dolphins as Bostock injured
Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga had a blinder to inspire a 26-20 win over the Dolphins, with Knights forward Brodie Jones scoring the match-winner at the death.
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No Origin stars, no worries; Panthers in boilover win
Penrith have ambushed the Warriors in Auckland, snaring a 28-18 victory despite leaving their five Origin stars at home.
Roosters’ stance on Daly Cherry-Evans unchanged
Plenty has happened since the Sydney Roosters indicated their interest in Daly Cherry-Evans, but Trent Robinson is as keen as ever to sign the star halfback.
Not done yet: Titans eyeing late run at finals
Gold Coast are set for two big inclusions as they target a late run at the finals, starting with the away clash with Parramatta on Sunday.
Star prop fit, Broncos coach savours big incoming boost
The Broncos welcome back Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan from State of Origin as their first choice spine continues to take shape, with another key change to come.
Jed’s NRL debut too emotional for Stuart family
Jed Stuart had close to 70 family and friends at his NRL debut, but it was his coach and father Ricky who found it hardest to speak to him in the build up.
Jed Stuart ends dad’s sleepless nights with debut win
Canberra have consigned the Wests Tigers to their fifth straight NRL loss, holding on to beat the joint-venture 16-12 at Campbelltown.
Tamika Upton named co-captain on return to Broncos
Star fullback Tamika Upton will take on leadership duties as she makes a highly-anticipated return to the NRLW's Brisbane.
Cleary at peace with Panthers’ Origin travel dilemma
An NRL fixture quirk has left Penrith to face top-four side the Warriors in Auckland without their five State of Origin stars.
Munster matches the King, says coaching great
Ahead of Melbourne's clash with South Sydney, Cameron Munster has been compared to Queensland Origin champion Wally Lewis by Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett.
Young leader: Dolphins gun equals idol Cleary’s record
Isaiya Katoa has come a long way under his favourite mentor Kristian Woolf, now the superstar is set to take the same key step that Nathan Cleary did at age 21.
Souths beast to play days after fracturing eye socket
Keaon Koloamatangi will play for South Sydney only days after fracturing his eye socket, but the news is less rosy for English recruit Lewis Dodd.
Titans star close to return, Foran finds twilight form
Gold Coast forward David Fifita is nearing an NRL return as the Titans spine gets close to the injection it needs to kick-start the second half of the season.
Blues confident tide will turn after Origin boilover
NSW are on the ropes after a litany of errors in Origin II but prop Payne Haas insists the Blues aren't down for the count ahead of the series decider.
Concern for Cobbo as Broncos re-sign star backs
Brisbane have tied Adam Reynolds and Kotoni Staggs to new contracts that will keep the key duo at Red Hill beyond 2025.
Tigers insist Fainu remains long-term five-eighth
Wests Tigers appeared to have a selection dilemma with the emergence of Heath Mason but Benji Marshall still sees Latu Fainu as his long-term five-eighth.
Cries of 1995 spur Maroons to gutsiest Perth win
Queensland prop Lindsay Collins has revealed how players began calling out "1995" as inspiration while they defended NSW's late raids in State of Origin II.
‘I wasn’t eye-gouged by Luai in Origin,’ says Cotter
Reuben Cotter has confirmed he was not eye-gouged by Jarome Luai in State of Origin II in Perth, as Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall defends his co-captain.
Panthers premiership winner joins Bears as assistant
Ben Gardiner has joined Mal Meninga's coaching staff at the Perth Bears, signing a five-year deal.
Dearden learns from Cherry-Evans to make No.7 his own
Tom Dearden made a point to reflect on Daly Cherry-Evans' State of Origin preparations before going out and making Queensland's No.7 jersey his own in Perth.
Cleary downplays groin issue as Origin decider looms
NSW halfback Nathan Cleary has opened up on the injury that forced him to take a back seat during the tight loss to Queensland in State of Origin II.
Latest Slater sledge galvanising ‘fired up’ Maroons
Queensland have revealed how criticism of Billy Slater and questions over his future have the potential to spur on one of the great State of Origin revivals.
NSW pay for poor start on strange night for Cleary
NSW lost their way in the first half of their shock loss to Queensland in Perth as the performance of half Nathan Cleary summed up a Jekyll and Hyde display.
Origin stunner thrills Perth fans as Bears plot entry
Perth's Optus Stadium was transformed into a sea of maroon and blue as Queensland held off an extraordinary NSW comeback in Origin II to level the series.
Munster’s maligned Maroons give Slater fine birthday
They were written off but new Queensland captain Cameron Munster and his team have delivered for under-pressure coach Billy Slater in a famous win in Perth.
Luai fined, but cleared of eye-gouge claim
Jarome Luai has been fined for contrary conduct, but will not face a ban after the NRL's match review committee deemed he did not eye-gouge Reuben Cotter.
Impressive Munster begins new Maroons era in style
Queensland have kept the State of Origin series alive by beating a fast-finishing NSW by two points in a thriller at Optus Stadium in Perth.
Cobbo’s form at Broncos will impact present and future
The demotion of Maroons star Selwyn Cobbo to Queensland Cup has put all the Brisbane outside backs on notice.
Slater sorry for Green reference, says it was wrong
Billy Slater has contacted Paul Green's family to apologise for referencing the late Queensland coach's death in a press conference, admitting it was wrong.
Daley has shot to finally put Maroon dynasty behind him
Wednesday's State of Origin II comes 11 years to the day after Laurie Daley won his one series as NSW coach. He can finally clinch a second one in Perth.
Souths keep up Allianz fight after government rejection
South Sydney CEO Blake Solly has insisted the club's fight to return to Moore Park is not over, despite the move being rejected by the NSW state government.