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Captain kicks Bulldogs to ugly win over Sea Eagles

Captain kicks Bulldogs to ugly win over Sea Eagles

Canterbury's flickering NRL finals hopes remain alive thanks to a match-winning field goal from skipper Stephen Crichton in extra-time against Manly.

Titans stun Panthers with inZane late field goal

Titans stun Panthers with inZane late field goal

Titans stun Panthers with inZane late field goal

Titans stun Panthers with inZane late field goal

Rookie Zane Harrison's 80th-minute field goal has secured a 19-18 victory for Gold Coast to break competition leaders Penrith's eight-game winning streak.

Uncontracted maverick helps hot Dolphins tame Tigers

Uncontracted maverick helps hot Dolphins tame Tigers

Uncontracted maverick helps hot Dolphins tame Tigers

Uncontracted maverick helps hot Dolphins tame Tigers

Kodi Nikorima has steered the Dolphins to a 36-22 win over Wests Tigers to invite more questions over the club's decision to sign George Williams.

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Two more years: Cowboys make call on coach

Two more years: Cowboys make call on coach

Todd Payten has been re-signed for two more years as head coach of North Queensland, putting to bed speculation about his future.

NRL coach makes Origin offer to under-fire Daley

NRL coach makes Origin offer to under-fire Daley

Laurie Daley is under pressure after NSW's fade-out in Origin II and the Blues coach has received an offer of help from Craig Bellamy.

Storm celebrate Munster milestone after Maroons win

Storm celebrate Munster milestone after Maroons win

Cameron Munster will become the seventh player to reach 250 games with Melbourne Storm, coach Craig Bellamy saying the superstar's at the top of his game.

Bald truth is numbers show Shark sits among NRL's elite

Bald truth is numbers show Shark sits among NRL's elite

Braydon Trindall has begun to establish himself as one of the NRL's most damaging playmakers and the statistics back it up.

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Defence key for refreshed Cowboys against Warriors

Defence key for refreshed Cowboys against Warriors

Defence key for refreshed Cowboys against Warriors

Defence key for refreshed Cowboys against Warriors

North Queensland are desperate to turn their defensive issues around against a Warriors side they aren't used to beating in New Zealand.

Second win of season slips through Dragons' fingers

Second win of season slips through Dragons' fingers

Second win of season slips through Dragons' fingers

Second win of season slips through Dragons' fingers

Newcastle have survived an almighty scare from last-placed St George Illawarra, squeaking to a 22-20 win at McDonald Jones Stadium.

'Thank you, NRL': Titans scratching heads over fixture

'Thank you, NRL': Titans scratching heads over fixture

'Thank you, NRL': Titans scratching heads over fixture

'Thank you, NRL': Titans scratching heads over fixture

Gold Coast are hosting NRL ladder leaders Penrith in round 16 for what is their first game at their home stadium in seven weeks.

Bulldogs baulk at talk of star forward heading for exit

Bulldogs baulk at talk of star forward heading for exit

Bulldogs baulk at talk of star forward heading for exit

Bulldogs baulk at talk of star forward heading for exit

Jacob Preston is in the sights of the Perth Bears, but Cameron Ciraldo has clarified what his star forward's plans are beyond his current Bulldogs deal.

Sorry Laurie: tale of two coaches exposes Daley's Blues

Sorry Laurie: tale of two coaches exposes Daley's Blues

Sorry Laurie: tale of two coaches exposes Daley's Blues

Sorry Laurie: tale of two coaches exposes Daley's Blues

The coaching smarts of Queensland's Billy Slater and NSW mentor Laurie Daley are proving poles apart ahead of the State of Origin series decider in Brisbane.

Star Dolphins halfback out of Wests Tigers clash

Star Dolphins halfback out of Wests Tigers clash

Star Dolphins halfback out of Wests Tigers clash

Star Dolphins halfback out of Wests Tigers clash

The Dolphins have lost one of their most important players for the NRL clash against Wests Tigers at Campbelltown Stadium.

Dearden close to return, but Origin spot not guaranteed

Dearden close to return, but Origin spot not guaranteed

Dearden close to return, but Origin spot not guaranteed

Dearden close to return, but Origin spot not guaranteed

Queensland have a welcome selection issue ahead, with last year's player of the series Tom Dearden nearing a return, as Harry Grant weighs in on the quandary.

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'I give him 10': Hammer reveals wingman's secret sauce

Selwyn Cobbo turned in one of the greatest displays by a Queensland winger in State of Origin history, and his centre partner Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow knows why.

Former league great accused of blocking star's return

Israel Folau's hopes of returning to the NRL after more than a decade were blocked by former league great Wayne Pearce, according to Folau's wife.

Tigers had expected skipper Koroisau to play Origin II

Four-time State of Origin representative Api Koroisau was forced to watch NSW's game-two loss from the bench as one of two unused substitutes.

How Dragons plan to stop Newcastle Knights gun

Newcastle's Greg Marzhew scored five tries the last time St George Illawarra played the Knights, but Dean Young insists his side has improved since then.

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'Dad wanted me to do this': Tino fires for Maroons

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's late father Fereti told him to "play hard" for Queensland and he did exactly that, while receiving inspirational support from teammates.

NSW centre dodges ban, Origin future still uncertain

NSW centre Kotoni Staggs can accept a fine for the tackle that landed him in the sin bin during the second half of State of Origin II.

'No fear': Smith gives Maroons half ultimate accolade

Former Queensland captain Cameron Smith says Maroons half Sam Walker is playing with the composure of a 20-game veteran and made his critics eat their words.

Johns' NSW spine change, 'big dog' call for Origin III

Andrew Johns has outlined the changes the Blues must make to win the decider in Brisbane. But Laurie Daley is urging caution after NSW were mauled in Melbourne.

Cowboy backs 20th team in Christchurch ahead of return

North Queensland prop Griffin Neame hails from the south island of New Zealand so the clash with the Warriors in Christchurch has been circled in his calendar.

'Be remembered for all-time': Blues urged to rise up

Coach Laurie Daley says the Blues must approach the game-three decider in Brisbane as a challenge after they missed wrapping up State of Origin in Melbourne.

Series level: Slater hails Maroons' magical second half

Queensland have scored 36 second-half points to run over the top of NSW at the MCG and level the State of Origin series at one apiece.

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