Maroons back Lenarduzzi to fight fire with fire
Queensland prop Chelsea Lenarduzzi is tipped to bring much needed leadership and aggression to the forward pack in game two of the State of Origin series.
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Paps puts hand up for Origin utility role with Blues
Ryan Papenhuyzen says he'd wear any number if it meant a State of Origin debut, with the flying fullback also nominating a Storm teammate for Blues selection.
Prising Farnworth from Dolphins no Bears picnic
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth is sure the club will get a deal done to extend his contract beyond 2026, despite being a prime target of the Perth Bears.
Why Roosters have yet to make a move for Cherry-Evans
The Sydney Roosters appear to be the only club in the hunt for Daly Cherry-Evans, but they have yet to kick off talks with the Manly veteran.
Perth Bears eye 30,000 members, NRL’s biggest fanbase
Western Australian officials want to have 30,000 members from their state alone, confident the Perth Bears can be among the NRL's most supported teams.
Roosters lash Young exit bid; Smith passed for move
Trent Robinson has hit out at the handling of Dominic Young's mooted Roosters exit to rejoin Newcastle, suggesting the Knights had hung the winger out to dry.
Knights re-sign Croker as Thompson exit looms
Newcastle have signed forward Mat Croker to a new two-year contract as they lay groundwork for the impending exit of Leo Thompson.
Hot-and-cold Manly in slump as Sharks hold strong
Cronulla have sent Manly to their fourth loss in five games, after holding off a Sea Eagles comeback at Brookvale and kicking away to a 30-14 NRL win.
Bellamy backs Papenhuyzen for NSW Origin call-up
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says superstar fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen, who scored four tries in their 64-0 romp over Wests Tigers, is Origin ready.
Salmon set for long stint on sidelines with injury
Canterbury lock Jaeman Salmon is set to miss close to two months after scans revealed a fractured ankle, adding to Canterbury's back-row shortage.
Mam ready to rescue Broncos season: Hodges
Brisbane legend Justin Hodges says Ezra Mam can turn around the Broncos' form slump and must return to the NRL side immediately.
Hayne sets up try, gets through return game unscathed
Jarryd Hayne has returned to rugby league in front of a crowd of a few hundred people while playing for Wentworthville in the third-tier Ron Massey Cup.
Paps helps Storm embarrass Tigers with fantastic four
Melbourne have delivered an almost flawless 80 minutes, thrashing Wests Tigers 64-0 to underline their NRL premiership credentials.
Mam stars, put on report in Souths-Logan comeback
Brisbane face a nervous wait on the availability of Ezra Mam next week after he was put on report for a high shot in his rugby league return for Souths-Logan.
‘Get it right’: Payten fumes at refs after Cowboys draw
A ropeable Todd Payten says he will contact the NRL to air his grievances about the match officials following North Queensland's 30-30 draw with Penrith.
Cowboys rue wayward shots in draw with Panthers
North Queensland and Penrith have played out the first draw of the NRL season, the sides sharing the spoils 30-30 in Townsville.
Metcalf kicks Warriors to best NRL start in 20 years
Luke Metcalf has nailed a field goal to lead the Warriors to a 15-14 win over St George Illawarra in Wollongong, putting them second on the NRL ladder.
Old feud re-opened in Bulldogs’ feisty win over Raiders
Canterbury have scored 32 unanswered points in a rampant second half to run over Canberra and extend their lead at the top of the NRL table.
Tino cleared as Maroons star accepts his Origin fate
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is breathing a sigh of relief but fellow Queensland star Ben Hunt has given up hope of featuring in the State of Origin opener.
‘No regrets’, Olakau’atu reveals Origin flip over melee
After initially wishing he'd never been involved in a wild off-field melee in State of Origin last year, now Haumole Olakau'atu says he has no regrets.
‘It was hard’: Pole reflects on Storm snubbing
Wests Tigers are facing off with Stefano Utoikamanu for the first time but there's a world where Fonua Pole is also lining up for Melbourne this week.
Maguire refuses to guarantee Mam recall despite injury
Michael Maguire was tight-lipped about Ezra Mam's chances of a Brisbane recall next week, but Ben Hunt wants the five-eighth back in the first-grade side.
Mitchell magic seals Souths’ comeback win
Latrell Mitchell was at his influential best on return from suspension, helping South Sydney come from behind to beat Brisbane in rainy Sydney.
Titans miracle delivers Hasler pressure-relieving win
Des Hasler has declared Gold Coast's 24-20 win over Newcastle isn't about him, but the miraculous comeback couldn't have come at a better time for the coach.
Dragons aim for consistency to end NRL losing streak
Coach Shane Flanagan says the Dragons have their "backs to the wall" and need to rediscover their best form when they host the Warriors on Saturday.
Raiders ignoring raps ahead of NRL table-topping clash
Coach Ricky Stuart says his Canberra side won't change their approach as they ready themselves for a blockbuster top-of-the-table battle with Canterbury.
Penrith’s right edge hope defensive woes behind them
Penrith's right edge were leaking tries too often during the Panthers' horror start to the season. But winger Paul Alamoti believes his side are back on track.
How Perth won an 18-year battle for NRL readmission
Plans for Perth's NRL return were first hatched in 2006. There have been no shortage of highs, lows, hurdles and false dawns on the ensuing rollercoaster ride.
Fressard’s path from school expulsion to Origin arena
It wasn't until Jayme Fressard was expelled from high school that someone put a footy in her hands. Now, she's a chance to break a State of Origin record.
Parra’s Lomax nears return to stake Origin claim
Jason Ryles is hopeful of having Zac Lomax back on deck as Parramatta look for a glimmer of hope in a testing season under their rookie head coach.
Farnworth fires Dolphins to NRL win over battling Eels
The Dolphins have edged past Parramatta, with some solo brilliance from Herbie Farnworth sealing a 20-16 win.