State of Origin
Dragons-Tigers take grudge match to Magic Round as Sea Eagles snubbed
Few clubs have fought over the same players as often as the Dragons and Tigers. Now Magic Round will give the likes of Terrell May and Sunia Turuva an indication as to whether they made the right call.
- by Dan Walsh and Adrian Proszenko
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NRL 2025
WA’s ‘leaguer’ premier to get his wish for more NRL games in 2025
WA is expected to host three National Rugby League fixtures next year, on top of Game II of the State of Origin. Roger Cook will be happy.
- by Connor McGoverne
Blues handed major advantage for next year’s Origin series
In 2019 and 2022, the Blues thumped the Maroons at this neutral venue. They’re heading back there for game two in 2025.
- by Tom Decent
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NRL 2024
Officials clear Daley to have another shot at coaching NSW. But he must do one thing first
The former Blues coach’s association with the TAB has long been an issue. But that will have to change if Daley wants State of Origin redemption.
- by Danny Weidler
Injured Maroon flies to US to see rehab guru who helped Latrell, Turbo
His club and state missed his presence, and now he has sought a world-renowned specialist to ensure he returns a more daunting prospect.
- by Nick Wright
Let’s put the whistle away and play: Cleary, Luai applaud finals referees
Their preliminary finals opponents played in a frenetic match last week that featured just four penalties. The Panthers loved it – and want it to continue until the grand final.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘There’s no doubt I’m a Bronco’: NRL great back to deliver rescue mission
Once the hard-nosed enforcer of the Broncos, Ben Te’o has declared he had the tools to help salvage the club, and transform its forwards into one of the NRL’s most lethal packs.
- by Nick Wright
In more than 350 games only one opponent has made DCE lose his cool. And he’s playing him on Sunday
When Daly Cherry-Evans and Stephen Crichton face off this weekend, memories of the recent State of Origin series won’t be far from the surface.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Why Fittler put Blues betrayal aside to present medal named in his honour
Forgotten in this year’s State of Origin series glory was the shabby way the NSWRL treated Brad Fittler at the end of his tenure as coach.
- by Danny Weidler
The controversial precedent that could help Latrell Mitchell’s NRL case
The NRL’s decision to allow Taylan May to play in the 2022 finals series polarised opinion. Now Rabbitohs officials will use it in their case to have superstar available for the 2025 season opener.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
NRL 2024
Sorry, Graham, but it was my job to kick field goals. This is why blockers are unavoidable
The NRL’s argument is good in theory, but it’s just not practical. We should never see a repeat of the fiasco at the end of the Sharks versus Knights game.
- by Andrew Johns
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