Big Ben’s return can chime for a loud Broncos boost
Karmichael Hunt has coached Brisbane prop Ben Te Kura and says he is ready to run amok in the NRL on his recall against Manly.
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Under-fire Brigginshaw opens up on her Origin future
Queensland captain Ali Brigginshaw has addressed her playing future following criticism of her form during the 2025 State of Origin series.
NSW praise Togatuki’s strength to play after tragedy
NSW prop Sarah Togatuki took the field for the third State of Origin match only days after the death of her sister.
Queensland upset NSW to avoid women’s Origin whitewash
Queensland have saved face with a tight win over NSW in the third game of the women's State of Origin series.
Blues reveal ‘secret weapon’ after Origin 1 success
NSW stars Stephen Crichton and Payne Haas were among the Blues' biggest performers in Origin 1, but they both almost missed out due to injury.
Moses-Cleary combo: The news Qld fans will hate to hear
Mitchell Moses and Nathan Cleary had a special message for fans after State of Origin I - and it is not going to please Maroons supporters.
Record within reach as veteran Dragon hopes to play on
Veteran middle forward Jack de Belin hopes he can remain a one-club player and return for St George Illawarra next NRL season.
Titans make call on Tino after nasty eye injury
Battered Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleui wants to play against Melbourne in round 13 after sustaining a bruised and swollen left eye in Origin I.
Bring on Perth: Why Toia wants another crack at Latrell
Robert Toia's strong State of Origin debut for Queensland has revealed why he will have many classic battles with NSW star Latrell Mitchell in years to come.
Broncos hooker still holds hope for 2026 contract offer
Brisbane's Cory Paix returns to the starting side against Manly with his future yet to be secured as the Broncos aim to revive their spluttering season.
Maroons face all-time salvage mission to regain shield
Queensland must replicate NSW's 2024 heroics to come back and win State of Origin on the road. But game one suggests it will be far harder for the Maroons.
‘Long way to go’: MVP Haas delivers Origin warning
After dominating on one leg, Payne Haas has warned he's far from the finished product as NSW sit on the cusp of back-to-back Origin series wins.
Don’t sack me: Cherry-Evans responds to legend’s call
Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans insists his team can make history and win the current Origin series after NSW legend Andrew Johns said he should be dropped.
Cleary, Moses provide halves answers in NSW triumph
Mitchell Moses and Nathan Cleary have proven they have no issue working together in the halves, starring in NSW's 18-6 State of Origin I win over Queensland.
Maroons dominated in all areas by ruthless Blues
Queensland must now win two games away and make history to secure the State of Origin series after having no answers to a NSW side that ruled in all facets.
Blues on the cusp of back-to-back Origin success
Zac Lomax scored twice as NSW beat Queensland 18-6 in Brisbane to begin their State of Origin defence with a bang.
New Blues forge own winning path far from past failures
Beating Queensland once seemed near-impossible for NSW legend Ruan Sims, but the current Blues want to start a new women's Origin dynasty with a whitewash.
Tigers mates hope scrutiny can finally ease off Galvin
Lachlan Galvin's Wests Tigers teammates are at peace that the star five-eighth is leaving the club after weeks of public scrutiny.
Cleary sees Panthers opportunity in tight competition
With his team sitting last, Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is taking comfort from how closely-packed teams are on the NRL table.
Gallen puts Yeo among all-time best as No.13 leads NSW
Isaah Yeo will follow in Paul Gallen's footsteps and captain NSW as a No.13, but the former Blues skipper has the Penrith star among the all-time great locks.
Slater admits to nerves, hails his two trump cards
As Queensland welcome back their two most influential players, coach Billy Slater admits to nerves ahead of the State of Origin series opener.
Walsh ruled out as Broncos recall NRL’s tallest prop
Jesse Arthars will start at fullback for Brisbane as coach Michael Maguire finally gives giant prop Ben Te Kura a crack against Manly.
Billy Smith hits special milestone for Roosters
Billy Smith has had a wretched run of injuries but the Sydney Roosters centre will quietly bring up a milestone against Canberra in round 13.
Manly suffer double Trbojevic blow for Broncos clash
Tom Trbojevic is set to join his brother Jake on the sidelines for Manly's home game against Brisbane, after aggravating a persistent issue with his thigh.
Blues rubbish Cleary claims on eve of State of Origin I
Nathan Cleary is set to play his first State of Origin game in almost two years at Suncorp Stadium, and Blues teammates say the star No.7 has nothing to prove.
Crichton set to play for Blues and Daley ‘good as gold’
Stephen Crichton's corked leg has improved and NSW expect the star centre to be able to face Queensland in State of Origin I at Suncorp Stadium.
Who dares wings: Val Holmes in on medal performance
Valentine Holmes has scored nine of his 13 State of Origin tries playing on the wing and he's set to join a prestigious club in his 20th match in maroon.
Galvin excused from Tigers training amid contract saga
Lachlan Galvin has been excused from Wests Tigers training and won't play for the club in round 13 as the teenage five-eighth's contract saga rolls on.
Destroyer Toia gets Maroons tick from 1995 tyro Ikin
Ben Ikin, the youngest and least experienced State of Origin debutant, has explained why 10-game NRL rookie Robert Toia can shine on Queensland debut.
Why Moses’ Origin encore could eclipse toughest moment
Mitchell Moses finished last year's State of Origin decider with a ruptured biceps, but there's two reasons his Brisbane return with the Blues could be tougher.
Galvin situation comes with more questions for Bulldogs
Lachlan Galvin's mid-season move from Wests Tigers to Canterbury would be one of the biggest in NRL history, but it will leave several questions at Belmore.