Walsh’s huge nod after Ponga blow opens Origin door
The door is open for Reece Walsh to return to the Queensland No.1 jersey after Kalyn Ponga was ruled out of State of Origin III with a foot injury.
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Storm’s Bellamy names arch-rivals as NRL benchmark
While his own Melbourne Storm team searches for consistency, coach Craig Bellamy has named two rival clubs as the NRL benchmark.
Sea Eagle Trbojevic not thinking about fullback return
Manly will consider whether Tom Trbojevic returns to fullback after next week, but the Sea Eagles star is not treating his centres shift as a short-term move.
Cowboys told to worry about fixing errors, not Titans
Todd Payten has told his players it's on them as individuals to cut the errors out of their game, as North Queensland fight to snap a mid-season form slump.
Walsh makes Origin case as Broncos pip wounded Warriors
Reece Walsh was heavily involved in his final Maroons audition as the resurgent Broncos beat a Warriors team that lost two key men to injury.
No white flag as wounded Warriors wait on scans
Warriors stars Luke Metcalf and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad have both suffered potentially long-term knee injuries in a second-straight NRL loss.
Flanagan hits out at critics after gutsy Dragons win
St George Illawarra had no fit players on their bench for the final 15 minutes. Somehow they held out surging Parramatta.
Hammer time as Dolphins soar back into NRL top eight
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow scored four tries in a timely pre-Origin performance as the Dolphins streaked clear of South Sydney and shot back into the NRL's top eight.
Papalii gets Origin comeback for ages, Hammer new No.1
Josh Papalii has earned an unexpected State of Origin recall as coach Billy Slater moves Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to fullback and gives Gehamat Shibasaki a debut.
Lawson’s busted shoulder adds to Dragons’ heroic win
St George Illawarra winger Nathan Lawson left WIN Stadium with his arm in a sling, after having to play through a shoulder injury with no reserves on the bench.
No charge for Bronco’s shot that injured Warriors No.7
Luke Metcalf went down injured in an illegal tackle against Brisbane but the forward who hit the Warriors halfback has escaped sanction.
Same Blue-print as NSW unchanged for Origin decider
NSW coach Laurie Daley has named an unchanged 17 for the State of Origin decider, to be played in Sydney on July 9.
Miserly Melbourne inflict major misery on Cronulla
With Eli Katoa and Jahrome Hughes the standouts, Melbourne have sent the Sharks packing from AAMI Park with a 30-6 win.
Tigers to lose a second young gun mid-season
Wests Tigers are set to release Tallyn Da Silva in time for the highly-touted hooker to sign with an NRL rival immediately.
Cowboys win turns up heat on embattled Hasler
The Cowboys have beaten the Titans 30-24 on a wet afternoon at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast, turning up the heat on Des Hasler's coaching future.
Papalii, Shibasaki lift new Maroons like past heroes
Queensland will hope Josh Papalii can provide the 'Allan Langer effect' after being called out of Origin retirement as Gehamat Shibasaki gets a fairytale debut.
Star Storm prop defends NSW Origin selection
Selected for the Origin decider, Melbourne Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu has defended his NSW game in Origin II, saying it was difficult to make an impression.
Preston’s NRLW Bulldogs dream decades in the making
Co-captain Tayla Preston insists a grand final appearance is a realistic goal for Canterbury in their first NRLW season.
Sharks say no chance Hynes will revert to fullback
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has categorically ruled out any chance of Nicho Hynes moving to fullback amid the Sharks' mid-season form slump.
NRL ‘not concerned’ as players fight judiciary change
The NRL has reiterated its stance on a controversial rule change aimed at tightening the judiciary process.
Hammer’s time: Why Slater picked Dolphin over Walsh
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has vowed to implement key aspects of Billy Slater's fullback play into his own after edging out Reece Walsh for the coveted No.1 spot.
Step back: Blues star’s dance ban ahead of Origin III
Brian To'o has had to give up dancing ahead of the State of Origin decider to ensure he will recover from a knee issue in time to play.
Health is wealth: Fevers tell Luai to slow down
Jarome Luai has been copping it from NSW teammates about a boil putting him in hospital, but he actually had fevers after a staph infection from a chest wound.
Tigers star can see why Da Silva turned blue and gold
Tallyn Da Silva's three-and-a-half year deal at Parramatta is complete, allowing him to run out for the Eels after their bye.
Fa’alogo out, clubs hold breath after brutal NRL round
Melbourne winger Sua Fa'alogo will miss at least two months after tearing his hamstring, one of many high-profile NRL players injured during round 17.
Fittler withdraws interest in coaching Kangaroos
Brad Fittler's withdrawal leaves another NRL legend as favourite to replace Mal Meninga as Australian rugby league team coach.
Rachael Pearson turns NSW snub into peak fitness
Rachael Pearson is feeling fitter and stronger than at any point of her NRLW career, spurred on by missing out on a place in NSW's State of Origin side.
‘He’s ready’: Maguire says Walsh has made Maroons case
Reece Walsh will press his case for a Maroons recall as the Broncos aim to continue their resurgence against the in-form Warriors.
Dragons coach says halves duo for Eels is deserved
Ahead of their Eels clash, Shane Flanagan says there are plenty of voices at the Dragons who back his selection as his in-form reserve grade halves impress.
NRL’s judiciary changes on hold after dispute notice
The Rugby League Players' Association have launched a formal dispute around the process the NRL used to implement its new judiciary rules.
Manly make next Trbojevic centre call after Tigers win
Tom Trbojevic has had a hand in two tries after moving to the centres, helping Manly overcome a scrappy first half to outlast Wests Tigers 28-10.