Cameron Smith in Immortal race under NRL’s new rules
The NRL has announced it will add another Immortal in 2024, with Cameron Smith now eligible under new rules announced by the league.
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Headgear Harry: Grant trains in Maroons’ decider boost
Queensland's Harry Grant, nursing a sternum injury and wearing headgear to protect a wound, has trained strongly ahead of the State of Origin decider.
Crichton brothers face off in NSW Origin warm up
Stephen Crichton has had some help from home in preparation for the State of Origin decider, with his brother Christian taking him on at Blues training.
Pangai power fires Dolphins to vital win over Rabbitohs
Dolphins prop Tevita Pangai Jnr and fullback Trai Fuller have fired to give coach Wayne Bennett a crucial 36-28 win over South Sydney.
South Sydney season is not done yet: Walker
South Sydney half Cody Walker says their season is far from over as the loss of goal kicking maestro Latrell Mitchell exposes a weakness that must be addressed.
Maroons draw on memories of Origin ‘chaos’ for decider
Queensland's ability to overcome a string of setbacks and win the 2022 State of Origin series in Brisbane is fuelling belief ahead of another decider.
‘I’m the funny one’: Meet the other Mulitalo twin
Ronaldo Mulitalo has developed a reputation for his larger-than-life personality but Parramatta debutant and twin Lorenzo reckons he got the funny genes.
Rogers ready to join Broncos race to succeed Reynolds
Brisbane half Josh Rogers has inked a new deal and will get his chance against St George Illawarra as forward Brendan Piakura is given until game day to be fit.
NRL must make ‘money man’ Langer next Immortal: Walters
Brisbane and Queensland great Allan Langer has been overlooked in the past for Immortal status but Kevin Walters says it's time for 'Alf' to join the list.
Slater ‘rattled’ by Blues’ Origin II dominance: Gallen
Paul Gallen believes Queensland coach Billy Slater is facing an uphill battle to maintain the Maroons' grip on the State of Origin shield.
Young English star to boost Raiders as Whitehead exits
As captain Elliott Whitehead calls time on his NRL career, Canberra have bolstered their forwards for 2025 with the signing of a young England international.
Sharks smash terrible Tigers in 52-point NRL rout
Cronulla have put Wests Tigers to the sword, hammering Benji Marshall's strugglers in a 58-6 NRL win.
Cobbo return will lift fired up Maroons: Renouf
Queensland great Steve Renouf is confident outside backs Selwyn Cobbo and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow can create havoc in the State of Origin series decider.
Barnett feared retirement a year before Origin debut
Mitchell Barnett could barely drive and feared he may struggle to play with his son in the future after neck injuries in 2023. Now he's set for a NSW debut.
Best back in training in troublesome left-centre role
Bradman Best has taken a giant step towards playing in State of Origin III, as NSW deal with their most disruption at left centre in 13 years.
‘Embarrassing’: Marshall, Doueihi blast Tigers
Coach Benji Marshall and centre Adam Doueihi have taken aim at Wests Tigers' efforts in a 58-6 loss to Cronulla.
Benji slams Tigers after Sharks seal 52-point NRL rout
Cronulla have put Wests Tigers to the sword, hammering Benji Marshall's strugglers in a 58-6 NRL win.
NSW’s so-called grub almost an angel in eyes of NRL
Liam Martin is set to be public enemy No.1 in Queensland for State of Origin III, but his judiciary record tells the story of a choir boy rather than a grub.
‘Not powder puffs’: Maroons respond to Carroll’s sledge
Former NSW enforcer Mark Carroll says the Queensland pack lacks a fear factor, but Maroons prop Moeaki Fotuaika issued his own warning for the Origin decider.
Best good to go in troublesome left-centre role
NSW expect Bradman Best to be fine to play in the State of Origin decider, after getting through his first training session in Blues camp for game three.
Slater warns Suncorp won’t guarantee Maroons victory
Queensland have a stellar record in State of Origin series deciders but more than the venue will be required for the Maroons to win, says coach Billy Slater.
Sharks fullback Kennedy faces ban over ref collision
Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy is facing a ban for colliding with NRL referee Adam Gee in the Sharks' big win over Wests Tigers.
Turbo No.1 for good as injuries end centre experiment
Tom Trbojevic will captain Manly for the first time as a lack of experience necessitates the injury-plagued star's return to fullback from centre.
Superb Campbell leads Titans’ win over Moses-less Eels
An uninspired Parramatta have clearly missed talismanic playmaker Mitchell Moses as they were outplayed by Gold Coast halves Kieran Foran and Jayden Campbell.
Keary confirms French deal, opts out of retirement
Luke Keary has finally confirmed he will play on in 2025 in the English Super League, after initially signing a Sydney Roosters deal and then opting to retire.
Dragons hand Broncos sixth straight loss in thriller
St George Illawarra have entered the NRL top eight and put Brisbane's season on life support with a nailbiting 30-26 win at Suncorp Stadium.
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.
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.