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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Tommy Freeman of the British & Irish Lions scores a try during the tour match between Queensland Reds and British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on July 02, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Australia beware: Lions armed, dangerous and only getting better

Joshua Flook and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen scored for the Reds to give the home side an early lead but the British and Irish Lions roared to send an ominous warning to the Wallabies.

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NSW Mid North Floods, Cundleton MAY 2025. Picture: NewsWire handout/ Transport NSW

Insurers score as costs drop after price hikes

Insurance major IAG says lower perils costs will mean higher profits, while Suncorp is keeping shareholders guessing on its return of excess capital.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 28: Reece Walsh of the Broncos celebrates a try by team mate Gehamat Shibasaki of the Broncos during the round 17 NRL match between Brisbane Broncos and New Zealand Warriors at Suncorp Stadium, on June 28, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Origin looms for Walsh as Broncos close in on top-four spot

Broncos superstar Reece Walsh has sent a timely reminder to Maroons coach Billy Slater on the eve of Origin III, reigniting Brisbane’s top-four hopes in a statement win over the Warriors.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07: SelwynÃÂ Cobbo of the Broncos looks on ahead of the round 14 NRL match between Brisbane Broncos and Gold Coast Titans at Suncorp Stadium, on June 07, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Fresh NRL club snub set to force Selwyn Cobbo to Sydney

Selwyn Cobbo’s Broncos future is hanging by a withering thread, with the out-of-favour star now set for an inevitable Sydney move after a Queensland suitor pulled out of the race to sign the winger.

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Broncos miracle: 26 minutes that could close door on Cobbo

Every win the Broncos make without Selwyn Cobbo pushes him ever closer to the exit door of the only club he has ever wanted to play for. ROBERT CRADDOCK reveals the 26 minutes that could end Cobbo’s Broncos career.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: Reece Walsh and Gehamat Shibasaki of the Broncos celebrates victory after the round 16 NRL match between Brisbane Broncos and Cronulla Sharks at Suncorp Stadium, on June 22, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Watch: One-legged Walsh ignites Broncos comeback, Shark hospitalised

Reece Walsh looked like pulling out of the match minutes before kick-off after tweaking his troublesome knee in the warm up. 80 minutes later he helped seal Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium comeback.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07: Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard of the Fever reacts with team mates during the round nine Super Netball match between NSW Swifts and West Coast Fever at Ken Rosewall Arena, on June 07, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Medhurst: Inside the impact of Fowler-Nembhard on the Fever

Breaking down the Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard effect; what’s wrong with Helen Housby and the fight for the final four. Nat Medhurst on the key talking points of Super Netball.

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ANZ's new CEO overhauls executive team.

Shake-up at ANZ as retail boss exits

New chief executive Nuno Matos unveils a string of executive changes as he accelerates the banking major’s push to roll out the bank’s digital platform and get the Suncorp migration over the line.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Ben Hunt of the Broncos reacts during the round nine NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium on May 04, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Early Mail: Hunt setback hits Broncos, debut for Sticky scion

The Brisbane Broncos will have to wait another week to welcome Ben Hunt back to the side, Cronulla’s paper thin backline cops a fresh blow and more in our round 16 early mail.

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The Broncos have been rocked by the death of one of their long-time supporters. Picture: Chris Hyde/Chris Hyde

Broncos rocked by tragic death of fan at Suncorp Stadium

The Broncos were left shocked after one of their most passionate supporters died in the stands of Suncorp Stadium just moments before kick-off in their match against the Titans.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Jai Opetaia of Australia poses after victory in his IBF Cruiserweight Title bout against Claudio Squeo of Italy at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on June 08, 2025 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Opetaia camp chasing seven-figure Suncorp supercard with Tszyu

Suncorp Stadium could host a seven-figure supercard, with Jai Opetaia’s promoter Mick Francis rallying Australian boxing to unite to put on the kind of show never before seen on these shores.

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Bolters, shoo-ins, unlucky players? Who makes 2025-26 Diamonds squad

Taking into account potential drops in form, injuries and pregnancies makes picking a Diamonds squad almost impossible. So who gets the call and who misses out? Nat Medhurst examines the options.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: Daly Cherry-Evans of the Maroons looks on ahead of game one of the Men's State of Origin series between Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on May 28, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

End the circus: Behind the big call Cherry-Evans has to make

Manly’s season has spiralled since Daly Cherry-Evans announced he was leaving at the end of the year. Now Queensland have followed suit and Cherry-Evans needs to do the right thing.

The five Maroons on the chopping board for game two.

Revealed: The Maroons 5 begging for an Origin II lifeline

Up to five Queensland players are fighting for their Origin futures after the Maroons were outclassed by the Blues. These are the players on the chopping block and their potential replacements.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: Daly Cherry-Evans of the Maroons looks on ahead of game one of the Men's State of Origin series between Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on May 28, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Under-fire DCE won’t step down from Maroons

Daly Cherry-Evans is a man under pressure in the wake of the Maroons’ dismal Game I loss. However, the defiant skipper has hit back at claims he’s a spent force and is determined to retain his No.7 jumper. HAVE YOUR SAY

Peter Badel and Travis Meyn

State of Origin Game 1 in Brisbane May 28, 2025. Queensland versus NSW Blues. Zac Lomax Try Celebration. Picture: NRL Photos ,

NSW pull off 27-year first as Blues sink Maroons at Suncorp

NSW has drawn first blood in the 2025 State of Origin series, beating Queensland in back-to-back games at Suncorp Stadium for the first time since 1998.

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‘Pull the trigger’: Andrew Johns says Slater must make DCE call

Maroons coach Billy Slater is under pressure to save the Origin series after a crushing Queensland loss, and some star players could be about to pay the price.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: Cameron Munster of the Maroons looks on during game one of the Men's State of Origin series between Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on May 28, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Slater lashes Maroons after Suncorp Stadium shocker

Pressure is building on Billy Slater, who was left feeling “pretty flat” after he watched Queensland crash to consecutive defeats against the Blues at Suncorp Stadium for the first time in 27 years.

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Nightmares, poor options, tone setter: State of Origin player ratings

NSW is one win away from back-to-back State of Origin series triumphs while the Maroons are feeling the heat, but who stood up and who fell off the pace? Check out our expert player ratings and have your say!

Maroons Long Lunch Ã Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Cameron Munster and Wally Lewis. Picture: Nigel Hallett

Maroons great hails ‘new King’ of Queensland

It has been two years since Cameron Munster played for Queensland at Suncorp Stadium – and the Maroons five-eighth has earned an iconic comparison ahead of his return to The Cauldron.

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SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 22: Kalyn Ponga is seen during a Queensland Maroons men's State Of Origin training session at Sunshine Coast Stadium on May 22, 2025 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Ponga cleared for Maroons takeoff after shaking off injury blow

The Maroons have received a massive boost ahead of Origin I, with Kalyn Ponga cleared to play after overcoming an injury concern that saw him sidelined at Queensland training.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 23: Du'Plessis Kirifi of the Hurricanes breaks away from the defence during the round 15 Super Rugby Pacific match between Queensland Reds and Hurricanes at Suncorp Stadium, on May 23, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Reds their own worst enemy after falling short in nailbiter

Queensland Reds were shooting for a guaranteed spot in the Super Rugby playoffs and its first win over the Hurricanes since 2013, but were their own worst enemy in a nailbiting loss.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIAÃ June 26 , 2024. NRL State of Origin. Qld Maroons vs NSW Blues at the MCG. Liam Martin of the Blues breaks through the Queensland defence to score the opening try . Pic: Michael Klein

Blue Meanie: The New South Welshman who loves to be hated

When Queensland’s fans are looking for someone to boo in Origin I the NSW Blues hope they turn to pantomime villain Liam Martin, writes Brent Read.

Queensland State of Origin team set ups - 2025. Trent Loiero. Picture: Nigel Hallett

‘Hothead’ Maroons rookie vows to control aggression

While Queensland are bracing for NSW firebrand Spencer Leniu to rip and tear off the bench, they are counting on Storm forward Trent Loiero’s fearless aggression to combat the Blues bookend.

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The Daily Telegraph 22.5.2025 The St MaryÃs team. Westpac NSW Blues training, Blue Mountains Grammar School, Wentworth Falls. St MaryÃs Rugby League team helped with training drills. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Watch: Inside Blues’ suboptimal Suncorp Stadium preparation

Two former Blues stars turned out in torrential to help the NSW State of Origin side – but it was the sight of a match official that could be key to their Game I preparation. WATCH the video.

This year’s Origin series marks 30 years since the infamous ‘Neville Nobodies’, coached by Vautin, produced a 3-0 clean sweep in 1995.

‘Best in 20 years’: Fatty backs Tino to lead Maroons to Origin upset

Three decades after the infamous ‘Neville Nobodies’ produced a stunning Origin whitewash, coach Paul Vautin has declared Maroons enforcer Tino Fa’asuamaleaui can help Queensland repeat history.

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Paul Gallen urges NSW firebrand Spencer Leniu not to lose his head ahead of hostile Suncorp Stadium reception

‘Don’t get caught up in the crap’: Gal’s plea to vilified Blues star

No stranger to a hostile reception himself, NSW legend Paul Gallen has urged Spencer Leniu not to lose his head as he enters the opening game of the State of Origin series as the most despised man in Queensland.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Tyrell Sloan of the Dragons satduring the round eleven NRL match between Broncos and Dragons at Suncorp Stadium, on May 18, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

No heart for the battle: Broncos in full-blown form crisis

No spirit. No organisation. No commitment. The Broncos have descended into a full-blown form crisis after the Dragons ruthlessly exposed their soft underbelly in front of a stunned Suncorp Stadium.

Robert Craddock and Travis Meyn

Origin watch: Players fighting for a NSW, Queensland call-up

Origin watch: Stars playing for a Blues, Maroons call-up

It’s crunch time for a handful of Origin hopefuls who have just 80 minutes to impress Billy Slater and Laurie Daley. See who the players who need to perform in Round 11.

Abbi Chatfield is a paramedic by trade.

The 36-hour turnaround from footy star to paramedic

Abbi Church starred on debut for NSW Blues but 36 hours later she clocked in for her shift as a paramedic in southwest Sydney. And she’ll probably do it all again this week.

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