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Watch: Luai arrives at NSW camp, ready to ‘repay faith’ after recall
Jarome Luai is back in blue, with the Tigers star rushed into NSW camp after after a shattered Mitch Moses was ruled out of Origin II. Watch as Luai speaks for the first time since his surprise Blues recall.
Gould fronts Bulldogs players to stave off Galvin concerns
Bulldogs football boss Phil Gould made an impromptu visit to Belmore to address Canterbury’s playing group amid fears the mid-season arrival of Lachlan Galvin could derail the club’s premiership aspirations.
Damage control: Broncos hire crisis expert to protect club’s brand
The Broncos have moved to protect the club and its brand following a series of ugly headlines over the last 18 months, hiring one of the country’s most experienced spin doctors.
Late Mail: Walker’s comeback aborted after fresh injury
Sydney Roosters star Sam Walker has suffered another major injury setback that will sideline the star halfback for another four weeks.
$2m cross-code raid: Cashed-up rugby clubs launch Ponga pursuit
Kalyn Ponga is in demand for a lucrative overseas code switch, with European rugby clubs looking to poach the Knights and Maroons star for a move that could see him earn north of $2m annually.
‘The players don’t run this club’: Broncos boss blasts Reece rumours
Brisbane legend Gorden Tallis last week gave the club an uppercut by claiming Reece Walsh runs the Broncos. Now Brisbane boss Dave Donaghy has hit back at suggestions player power reigns at Red Hill.
Mastermind’s Last Word: The week of the Dragon slayer
The NRL SuperCoach Mastermind gives his last word on tactics for round 15, Nicho’s amazing numbers + the full SuperCoach watchlist.
Watch: The teenage superstars destined for NRLW greatness
Some have ties to some of the biggest names in rugby league, others are playmaking whiz kids at the centre of code tug-of-wars – PAMELA WHALEY profiles some of the best athletes in Australian and New Zealand sport.
Origin back-up rater: Perth travel creates SuperCoach carnage
State of Origin 2 takes place in Perth next week which will make it tough for many players to back up. But plenty are still rated decent chances.
Conflict of interest fears over Channel 9 star’s Perth Bears link
A Channel 9 presenter with deep ties to North Sydney is set land a key role with the Perth Bears despite the NRL harbouring concerns over the potential for conflict given he works for the Nine Network.
Cut or move? The five Bulldogs in limbo after Galvin signing
Lachlan Galvin’s debut was certainly a hit, but it left many questions unanswered. FATIMA KDOUH analyses where the logjam of playmaking talent fits at Belmore.
‘There is a rat’: Maroons on alert after damning leaks
The whispers of Daly Cherry-Evans’ axing were almost instantaneous following Queensland’s Game I disaster – and it’s led to warnings of coach Billy Slater having a “rat” in Camp Maroon.
WATCH: NSW Blues forced to train without star
Jacob Kiraz enjoyed his first training session with the NSW Blues with the rising Bulldogs star substituting in for an injured Brian To’o. See exclusive footage from training here.
Lockyer: Real reason Maroons axed captain DCE
Maroons coach Billy Slater has failed to truly explain the reasons for pulling the trigger on Daly Cherry-Evans. Queensland selector Darren Lockyer finally sheds light on why the captain was axed.
‘Wanted the honest truth’: Crichton reveals Dogs’ Galvin interrogation
Stephen Crichton admits he didn’t like the fallout surrounding Lachlan Galvin and the Wests Tigers. It’s why the Bulldogs captain and his players held a meeting to quiz the young star on his reasons for joining the club.
‘Don’t kick to Spencer’: Maroons’ Leniu evasion plan revealed
NSW’s Angus Crichton has confirmed he heard Queensland’s “deliberate decision” to avoid Blues firebrand Spencer Leniu in Origin I. The star backrower also talks Maroons mind games, targeting Tom Dearden, and more.
Maroons roasted: Inside Billy Slater’s brutal Game I review
Queensland coach Billy Slater made the Maroons sit through a brutal video review session of their Game One car crash – and he did not hold back in his assessment of their efforts.
Iron Mann: How Qld warhorse cheated death on journey to Origin
Kurt Mann is the oldest Maroons debutant since Arthur Beetson, whose tough as teak resilience can be traced to a childhood in the Queensland bush which almost killed him – twice.
Suaalii’s Lions series statement sure to stir league fans
Now Wallabies’ star, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has made a declaration which is sure to ruffle the feathers of rugby league fans, especially those passionate NSW Blues supporters.
NSW squad intel: Bulldogs star rushed into Blues camp
New South Wales coach Laurie Daley has called on an in-form Bulldogs star to simulate an outside back who has been put on ice for the week. Watch our exclusive footage of Blues training.
Fears injured Sea Eagles gun may have played last NRL game
A significant shoulder injury could force one of Manly’s forward leaders into premature retirement after just 164 NRL games.
‘Big Red’ snub: Stuart demands explanation from Slater
Raiders firebrand Corey Horsburgh has been one of the NRL’s form props in 2025 and his Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says he deserves an explanation from Billy Slater for his Origin omission.
Buy, Hold, Sell: Cheapie you can’t ignore for big bye
The second big bye is here and it’s all hands on deck with Origin players out and seven teams on the break. But there’s one player you simply can’t miss out on.
The Cobbo rumour that blindsided Bennett
Wayne Bennett has a proven track record of saving NRL careers, but the South Sydney supercoach has ruled out offering a lifeline to off-contract Brisbane star Selwyn Cobbo. See why here.
Unseen footage: Inside Leniu run-in that cemented his villain status
NSW teammates have given an incredible insight into the sideline moment Spencer Leniu cemented his place as the state’s chief villain. Watch the footage and hear from his Blues bench partners.
NRL teams: Origin impacts major bye round, Dolphins decimated
Teams are in for round 15 and it’s going to be a tough round for NRL SuperCoaches no matter how you spin it. But there’s bright news for Keaon Koloamatangi owners and a host of rookies to watch – check out our buy/sell tips inside.
Origin axing drama ignites among Channel 9 stablemates
NSW’s greatest coach Phil Gould says Queensland mentor Billy Slater has made a grave mistake by sacking Daly Cherry-Evans as the psychological mind games intensify ahead of Origin II.
Haas’ telling response to Broncos exit rumours
Payne Haas has spoken for the first time about speculation he could be on the way out of Brisbane at the end of his contract in 2026 – and it’s good news for Broncos fans.
Rock bottom to captain: Munster reveals emotional Slater meeting
Cameron Munster has revealed his emotional response to being named Queensland’s 16th State of Origin captain as coach Billy Slater makes mass changes for the must-win match in Perth.
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