Savala stakes claim to be Roosters No.7 amid DCE chase
Hugo Savala says he wants to be the Sydney Roosters' long-term halfback amid speculation the club will make a move for Manly veteran Daly Cherry-Evans.
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Souths beast is NRL’s form prop but prefers other role
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has told Tongan international Keaon Koloamatangi he has played himself into the front row for good.
Munster, DCE to pass Maroons legends on all-time list
Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry-Evans will become the second-most capped halves pairing in Queensland history in the State of Origin series opener.
Daley back with hope it’s not same old blues for NSW
Laurie Daley's return to the NSW State of Origin job is a throwback to some of the Blues' toughest days. But this time he coaches a team expected to win.
Tapine walks free as fellow Raider whacked with ban
Joseph Tapine has avoided an NRL ban after being placed on report twice in Canberra's win over the Warriors, as Tom Starling was suspended for a high shot.
Moses parks ego as Blues’ injury cloud darkens
Stephen Crichton has added to the Blues' injury concerns while Mitchell Moses is adamant he can co-exist with Nathan Cleary in the halves.
Storm sign Titans young gun until end of 2027
Melbourne have boosted their forward stocks by signing young gun Josiah Pahulu after Gold Coast agreed to release the rising star.
Moses was always destined to be a star: NSW great
All eyes will be on Mitchell Moses come the State of Origin series opener, but one NSW legend is convinced the Blues' five-eighth will be up to the challenge.
DCE in line with Klein as skipper rubbishes subterfuge
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans has addressed a photo of him in relaxed conversation with referee Ashley Klein and slammed a Selwyn Cobbo conspiracy theory
Blues bank on 31-year first to help conquer Suncorp
NSW have entered enemy territory for the start of this State of Origin series, but know a 31-year first in their squad can help them prepare for battle.
Coates floats high above To’o in Maroons aerial threat
Queensland hooker Harry Grant has hailed the aerial threat posed by winger Xavier Coates but is unperturbed by his club coach Craig Bellamy being back with NSW.
Galvin makes his move as Bulldogs target premiership
Phil Gould is delighted Lachlan Galvin has made a call on his future, a move that is likely to wrap up the NRL's biggest contract saga of 2025.
Why NSW gambling on a pair of sevens is such a big call
NSW's step into the unknown with Nathan Cleary and Mitch Moses isn't without precedent, as former Origin halves explain what it's like when No.7s partner up.
‘Coughing blood’: Rooster details harrowing lung injury
Highly-touted Sydney Roosters rookie De La Salle Va'a has revealed how a tackle in a pre-season game led to him coughing up blood and undergoing lung surgery.
Ban to stretch Cronulla’s backline even further
Cronulla are set to be without Ronaldo Mulitalo for at least one game, while last-placed Penrith's impotent premiership defence has suffered a fresh blow.
Who needs DCE? Savala shines as Roosters stun Sharks
The depleted Sydney Roosters have pulled off an NRL upset win over Cronulla, claiming a convincing 42-16 victory in Gosford.
Penrith plummet to foot of table as Lucas leads Knights
Dylan Lucas has produced the first hat-trick of his career in a win that breathes life into Newcastle's NRL campaign.
How Nanai’s club axing steeled him for Maroons
Queensland forward Jeremiah Nanai's shock club axing in round two has been described as "the kick up the butt he needed" and now he is ready to fire in Origin.
Ponga sheds quad issue in vital step for Maroons
Tom Dearden has prepared to be ready for any contingency as Queensland's No.14, as Kalyn Ponga joined team training for the first time in camp.
Eel’s NRL debut famous from here to Hawaii
Joash Papalii will be celebrated from New Zealand to the USA after starring in his first game for Parramatta.
Origin enforcer playing for flood-ravaged hometown
NSW enforcer Mitch Barnett was devastated to see the impact of flooding on the state's mid-north coast, where he grew up and his parents still live.
‘Don’t care’: Crichton goes from mentor to tormentor
Angus Crichton is on a State of Origin collision course with NRL teammate Robert Toia as NSW prepare to target the Queensland debutant in the series opener.
Blues stunned by Southwell’s maturity beyond her years
Few 20-year-olds face the rollercoaster of rugby league emotions thrown at Jesse Southwell, but her NSW teammates can't stop praising the grit of the star half.
NRL’s best buy becomes the Warrior he was built to be
Erin Clark spent the first part of his career trying to play like a half in a forward's body. Accepting his real role has been the making of the Warriors lock.
Manly feel DCE’s absence as Eel enjoys fairytale debut
Manly were without Daly Cherry-Evans and Parramatta were lacking Mitch Moses, but it was the Sea Eagles who missed their No.7 more at Commbank Stadium.
Concussion symptoms force Dragons veteran to retire
A veteran St George Illawarra forward has called time on his playing career after struggling to overcome concussion symptoms.
Yeo a leader from moment the teen arrived at Penrith
Isaah Yeo is set to become the 22nd man to captain NSW in State of Origin. His leadership comes as no surprise to anyone who saw his first Penrith pre-season.
How camp Cronulla helped revitalise the Sharks
Cronulla players admit six straight games on the road could have derailed their season. But instead the Sharks have turned it into the making of the team.
Knights must defy grim Origin stat to revive season
Newcastle's "over-reliance" on Kalyn Ponga will be tested as the club attempt to kickstart their season in the Origin period, a time that has proven a bugbear.
Cartwright chuffed, Aussie star shines in Hull win
Hull have ended their four-game losing streak in the Super League by powering to a 26-12 victory at Leigh.
How Dearden plans to pull off Maroons’ mystery role
Tom Dearden has no shortage of inspiration as he prepares to become the latest Queensland playmaker to wear the No.14 in Brisbane's State of Origin opener.