Pressure nothing new for NSW debutant Suaalii
NSW debutant Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii comes under the spotlight once again on Wednesday, but pressure is nothing new for the Sydney Roosters young gun.
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Carl Webb video clips fire Cotter to do Maroons proud
Queensland players wore an Indigenous jersey at training last week co-designed by late Maroons hero Carl Webb, and prop Reuben Cotter wants to do him proud.
Rapana’s pride and belief key to field goal heroics
Canberra veteran fullback Jordan Rapana landed his first career field goals to sink the Dolphins in golden point in what he called "another day at the office".
Panthers played it safe subbing Moses Leota out of loss
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary says the round-13 clash against St George Illawarra wasn't the time to risk putting a sore Moses Leota back on to the field.
Rapana’s golden point field goal sinks Dolphins
Canberra have beaten the Dolphins 26-25 in golden point with Jordan Rapana the hero in a controversial ending that left Wayne Bennett fuming.
Flanagan’s spray powers Dragons to upset over Panthers
A State of Origin-affected Penrith have suffered a shock loss to St George Illawarra, who were kicked into gear at halftime by fiery coach Shane Flanagan.
$14 million side of injured stars who could win Origin
So great is the impact of injuries ahead of State of Origin I, an 18-man team of stars unavailable for the series would not fit under the NRL's salary cap.
Drinkwater propels Cowboys to gutsiest win of year
Scott Drinkwater set up one try, scored another and kicked the winning penalty goal as North Queensland upset the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
Upsets galore in round 13 of the NRL season
Round 13 of the NRL season proved a tipster's nightmare as St George Illawarra and North Queensland, among others, ambushed their highly-fancied foes.
Queenslanders on high alert for resurgent Tedesco
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans has admitted the Maroons are on high alert for a James Tedesco masterclass, believing the NSW No.1 has a point to prove.
Mate’s belief spurs Higgins to cusp of Origin history
Olivia Higgins says if not for the belief of Knights teammate Yasmin Clydsdale, she might not be lining up in the second match of the State of Origin series.
McLean feels for Edwards, backs him for Origin comeback
Jordan McLean found himself in the same tough situation as injured Dylan Edwards two years ago but is confident the fullback will gain another chance for NSW.
NSW enter Maguire mode as Queensland get need for speed
Michael Maguire's seven months of research with phone and blue jersey in hand has given NSW a State of Origin team built on work ethic and passion.
Walsh set for best in Origin, emotions no issue: DCE
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says the Maroons will bring out Reece Walsh's best in Origin and he has no concerns about his emotions bubbling over.
Moses magic make Eels feel NRL season far from over
A returning Mitchell Moses has given Parramatta hope their race is not run in the battle for a top-eight spot on the NRL ladder.
Blues’ Robson ready to ‘hate’ his Cowboys teammates
Reece Robson typifies the 'mate against mate' mantra of State of Origin more than most, and he's ready to unsaddle his North Queensland colleagues in maroon.
Moses kicks right back into gear as Eels sink Sharks
Mitchell Moses barely missed a beat on his return for Parramatta, setting up two tries in a 34-22 win over Cronulla.
Origin call sparks no second thoughts for Suaalii
Sydney Roosters star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii says playing State of Origin won't prompt him to rethink his three-year deal to move to rugby union.
Cowboys hope to keep Coen Hess for life after new deal
Injured forward Coen Hess has signed a new contract with North Queensland that will keep him at the club long-term.
Fotuaika braces for Origin rumble in house of Payne
Queensland prop Moeaki Fotuaika and NSW front-rower Payne Haas were schoolboy destroyers in the same team but now brace for an epic mate v mate Origin battle.
Jarome Luai moves on from Origin spat with Reece Walsh
Ahead of his NSW comeback, Jarome Luai has downplayed speculation he could find himself at the centre of another blue with Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh.
‘I had no choice but to drop Ravalawa’, says Flanagan
Shane Flanagan says not even St George Illawarra's decimated outside backs could save Mikaele Ravalawa from the axe at the Dragons, given the winger's form.
16,000 reasons flying winger can take off in Origin II
Queensland-based NSW star Jaime Chapman was jetting back and forth before Origin I but is back on solid ground ahead of the crucial second game of the series.
Keary kept in NSW camp as Hynes urged to get some sleep
NSW have kept Luke Keary in camp for an extra day, while the man who predicted Nicho Hynes's injury says the tired-looking Blues halfback appears to need sleep.
Centre of attention as Hammer, Holmes reunite in Maroon
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has learned plenty from Valentine Holmes as a fullback playing in the centres for Queensland.
Trai Fuller pumped for wet-and-wild Dolphins recall
Fullback Trai Fuller will dive back into the Dolphins' starting line-up against Canberra as torrential rain threatens to turn Kayo Stadium into a water park.
Young ready to defend at centre as NSW back utilities
NRL teams who lose outside backs have struggled to defend in 2024, but NSW are comfortable going into State of Origin I with a lack of obvious bench cover.
Addo-Carr injury dampens Bulldogs’ big win over Knights
Canterbury have put on a defensive masterclass to overcome Newcastle 32-2 but are sweating on the fitness of Josh Addo-Carr after another hamstring complaint.
No social media for Knights after losing battle of wits
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien thinks his players need to stop reading the news and social media after they lost their heads against Canterbury pest Reed Mahoney.
Roosters hope NSW loss is their gain with fresh Teddy
The Roosters are relishing having James Tedesco on deck as statistics show the side has won only 46 per cent of games in the State of Origin period since 2018.
NSW prop Leniu ready for fans’ boos after racism saga
NSW prop Spencer Leniu says boos won't put him off in his State of Origin debut, less than three months after his eight-game ban for racially abusing Ezra Mam.