Walters mulls more Mozer games, sweats on Origin guns
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says "science" will decide whether his Origin stars play next week as he considers whether to give hooker Blake Mozer more games.
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Elias latest to claim Slater showing signs of pressure
NSW State of Origin great Ben Elias has joined Paul Gallen in questioning if Quuensland coach Billy Slater has been rattled.
Hamiso targets ‘a Lote’ of tries in Origin decider
Queensland flyer Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow can equal the great Lote Tuqiri for most Maroons tries in a State of Origin series if he scores in the Origin decider.
Su’A plans Maroons return after starring for Dragons
Jaydn Su'A responded to his State of Origin axing with a blinder in St George Illawarra's 30-26 win over Brisbane and has opened up about his motivations.
Luai’s Suncorp scars of 2023 spur him on for decider
NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai has detailed how returning to the scene of his lowest ebb as a footballer will help drive him in the State of Origin series decider.
Nothing for Hynes to prove after NSW axing: Fitzgibbon
Nicho Hynes is preparing to return to the field for the first time since Michael Maguire dropped the star Cronulla halfback from NSW's State of Origin side.
‘Stick with us’: DCE insists Maroons can do a 2022
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says recent history has him believing the Maroons can respond to their MCG thrashing and win the State of Origin series.
Against all odds: Leniu lauds NSW bruise brother Haas
Spencer Leniu says the heroics of NSW State of Origin teammate Payne Haas has encouraged him to maintain the rage against Queensland in game three.
De Belin offered English security amid Saints stalemate
Jack de Belin has received multi-year offers from England, but is holding out hope St George Illawarra will increase an extension from one season to two.
Cleary warns off rushing through New Zealand expansion
Ivan Cleary has warned the NRL should not rush in a second New Zealand side, joining his former club in the Warriors in fearing it could flood the market.
Back injury leaves J’maine Hopgood’s season in tatters
J'maine Hopgood is all but guaranteed to have played his last NRL game for the year, with Parramatta confirming the lock is set for back surgery.
The NRLW change that could make Origin even better
Queensland and NSW don't often see eye to eye on rugby league matters but they're on a unity ticket to have the NRLW season start before State of Origin.
Flanagan’s coach milestone leaves son ‘extremely proud’
When Shane Flanagan leads the Dragons for his 200th NRL game as a head coach, the milestone will have one player feeling a little prouder than the rest.
Queensland complete turnaround, clinch Origin decider
In torrential Townsville rain, Queensland have beaten a wasteful NSW in front of a sell-out crowd to win the first three-game Women's State of Origin series.
Brisbane’s Origin stars to sit out of Warriors trip
Reece Walsh, Patrick Carrigan and Payne Haas have all been rested from the Broncos' crunch clash in New Zealand, with the trio remaining in Australia.
‘It’s been tough’: rape saga over for ex-NRL star Hayne
Former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne has thanked God, his family and supporters after spending more than a year in jail following his third rape trial.
Soward puts hand up for NSW job as pressure grows
NSW women's State of Origin coach Kylie Hilder is under pressure to keep her job after another series loss, with Jamie Soward putting his hand up as an option.
Maroons’ Tabuai-Fidow boost as clubs rest Origin stars
Dolphins star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will be among a galaxy of stars to miss the NRL's round 17, but will be fit to boost Queensland in State of Origin III.
Storm stars to miss clash with bogey side Canberra
Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen and captain Harry Grant won't face Canberra in Melbourne on Saturday night after both skipped the Storm's training run.
Eels see Brad Arthur in debutant son Matt
Parramatta teenager Matt Arthur will make his NRL debut against Newcastle, a little more than a month after the Eels sacked his father Brad as coach.
Matt Burton’s field goal sinks Sharks in extra time
Five-eighth Matt Burton has come up clutch for Canterbury, sealing a 15-14 defeat of Cronulla after Nicho Hynes missed his own attempt at field goal.
‘Goldfish memory’: Iceman Burton at peace with NSW snub
Fresh from icing Canterbury's latest win, Matt Burton says he is at peace with his omission from the NSW side for State of Origin II.
Tough miss will shape Nicho Hynes: Coach Fitzgibbon
Nicho Hynes had the chance to shake off a tough month with a field goal at the death against Canterbury, but his attempt floated away to the left.
Dragons lose Lomax as make-or-break stretch looms
As they look to end the club's long finals drought, St George Illawarra's players are well aware their NRL season is likely to be decided in the next six games.
Roosters ‘on track’ to retain Origin star Crichton
Angus Crichton is nearing an extension of his contract at the Sydney Roosters, coach Trent Robinson has revealed.
Tom Trbojevic set for Manly return, but not at fullback
Tom Trbojevic's return is on the horizon, with Manly announcing they will shift the representative star to centre in his comeback game.
Origin-depleted Cowboys hope to end Penrith hoodoo
North Queensland will be without six State of Origin stars as they attempt to clinch their first NRL win at Penrith since 2016.
Martin masterclass lifts Warriors to win over Broncos
Halves pairing Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tevita have led the Warriors to a 32-16 win over Brisbane, who sank to their fourth-straight NRL loss.
Raiders’ Horsburgh faces ban for punch in NSW Cup
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is likely to be without injury-hit prop Corey Horsburgh for the next few weeks after he was sent off on NSW Cup duty.
Martin stars as Warriors bounce back against Broncos
Halves pairing Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tevita have led the Warriors to a 32-16 win over Brisbane, who sank to their fourth-straight NRL loss.
Storm lose Origin star but hold out stubborn Raiders
Queensland State of Origin winger Xavier Coates limped off AAMI Park with a hamstring injury but his Melbourne team were able to hold out Canberra 16-6.