The NRLW change that could make Origin even better
Queensland and NSW don't often see eye to eye on rugby league matters but they're on a unity ticket to have the NRLW season start before State of Origin.
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Flanagan’s coach milestone leaves son ‘extremely proud’
When Shane Flanagan leads the Dragons for his 200th NRL game as a head coach, the milestone will have one player feeling a little prouder than the rest.
Queensland complete turnaround, clinch Origin decider
In torrential Townsville rain, Queensland have beaten a wasteful NSW in front of a sell-out crowd to win the first three-game Women's State of Origin series.
Brisbane’s Origin stars to sit out of Warriors trip
Reece Walsh, Patrick Carrigan and Payne Haas have all been rested from the Broncos' crunch clash in New Zealand, with the trio remaining in Australia.
‘It’s been tough’: rape saga over for ex-NRL star Hayne
Former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne has thanked God, his family and supporters after spending more than a year in jail following his third rape trial.
Soward puts hand up for NSW job as pressure grows
NSW women's State of Origin coach Kylie Hilder is under pressure to keep her job after another series loss, with Jamie Soward putting his hand up as an option.
Maroons’ Tabuai-Fidow boost as clubs rest Origin stars
Dolphins star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will be among a galaxy of stars to miss the NRL's round 17, but will be fit to boost Queensland in State of Origin III.
Storm stars to miss clash with bogey side Canberra
Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen and captain Harry Grant won't face Canberra in Melbourne on Saturday night after both skipped the Storm's training run.
Eels see Brad Arthur in debutant son Matt
Parramatta teenager Matt Arthur will make his NRL debut against Newcastle, a little more than a month after the Eels sacked his father Brad as coach.
Matt Burton’s field goal sinks Sharks in extra time
Five-eighth Matt Burton has come up clutch for Canterbury, sealing a 15-14 defeat of Cronulla after Nicho Hynes missed his own attempt at field goal.
‘Goldfish memory’: Iceman Burton at peace with NSW snub
Fresh from icing Canterbury's latest win, Matt Burton says he is at peace with his omission from the NSW side for State of Origin II.
Tough miss will shape Nicho Hynes: Coach Fitzgibbon
Nicho Hynes had the chance to shake off a tough month with a field goal at the death against Canterbury, but his attempt floated away to the left.
Dragons lose Lomax as make-or-break stretch looms
As they look to end the club's long finals drought, St George Illawarra's players are well aware their NRL season is likely to be decided in the next six games.
Roosters ‘on track’ to retain Origin star Crichton
Angus Crichton is nearing an extension of his contract at the Sydney Roosters, coach Trent Robinson has revealed.
Tom Trbojevic set for Manly return, but not at fullback
Tom Trbojevic's return is on the horizon, with Manly announcing they will shift the representative star to centre in his comeback game.
Origin-depleted Cowboys hope to end Penrith hoodoo
North Queensland will be without six State of Origin stars as they attempt to clinch their first NRL win at Penrith since 2016.
Martin masterclass lifts Warriors to win over Broncos
Halves pairing Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tevita have led the Warriors to a 32-16 win over Brisbane, who sank to their fourth-straight NRL loss.
Raiders’ Horsburgh faces ban for punch in NSW Cup
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is likely to be without injury-hit prop Corey Horsburgh for the next few weeks after he was sent off on NSW Cup duty.
Martin stars as Warriors bounce back against Broncos
Halves pairing Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tevita have led the Warriors to a 32-16 win over Brisbane, who sank to their fourth-straight NRL loss.
Storm lose Origin star but hold out stubborn Raiders
Queensland State of Origin winger Xavier Coates limped off AAMI Park with a hamstring injury but his Melbourne team were able to hold out Canberra 16-6.
Moses magic can’t halt Eels’ slide in Newcastle
Mitchell Moses has been unable to lift Parramatta out of their form slump, the Eels on the wrong end of a 34-26 NRL defeat to the Knights in Newcastle.
Gutsy Cowboys ambush Panthers in Origin-affected clash
A total of 10 State of Origin representatives watched from the sidelines as defensively steely North Queensland stunned Penrith in wet conditions.
Joey Manu injured as Roosters pound last-placed Tigers
The Sydney Roosters have flogged Wests Tigers 40-6, with only Joey Manu's hand injury souring a dominant night for James Tedesco and the Tricolours.
Makeshift Storm surprise coach Bellamy with ladder spot
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy hopes to get some troops back to face Wests Tigers in round 18, but fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen's latest injury is causing concern.
Warriors sign two-time premiership winner as NRLW coach
The Warriors have made the first major move since their readmission to the NRLW, signing two-time premiership-winning coach Ronald Griffiths.
Xavier Coates out of Origin III with hamstring issue
Xavier Coates will be unavailable for the third State of Origin match after scans revealed the winger tore his hamstring while on duty with Melbourne.
Another Dolphin goes down in big loss to Dragons
St George Illawarra have cruised to a 26-6 victory over the Dolphins to bolster their hopes of ending their NRL finals exile.
‘All cake no icing’ as Panthers fall to gutsy Cowboys
A total of 10 State of Origin representatives watched from the sidelines as defensively steely North Queensland stunned Penrith in wet conditions.
Robinson joins Bennett in calling for sin bin overhaul
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has called for the NRL to consider changes to the sin bin law, fearing it is toying with the integrity of matches.
Manu injured as hot Roosters tame last-placed Tigers
The Sydney Roosters have flogged Wests Tigers 40-6, with only Joey Manu's hand injury souring a dominant night for James Tedesco and the Tricolours.
Roosters unlikely to play Nawaqanitawase in NRL in 2024
Trent Robinson says the Sydney Roosters are unlikely to play Mark Nawaqanitawase in the NRL if he arrives early, and will instead prepare him for 2025.