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Roosters hopeful star winger to return against Raiders

Roosters hopeful star winger to return against Raiders

Star winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is poised to return at a welcome time for the Sydney Roosters, with a State of Origin audition set to take place in Canberra.

Long Knight ahead as Newcastle re-sign Origin prospect

Long Knight ahead as Newcastle re-sign Origin prospect

Long Knight ahead as Newcastle re-sign Origin prospect

Long Knight ahead as Newcastle re-sign Origin prospect

Resurgent NRL side Newcastle have signed highly rated second-rower Dylan Lucas to a three-year contract extension.

'Get bragging rights': derby means more for Haas duo

'Get bragging rights': derby means more for Haas duo

'Get bragging rights': derby means more for Haas duo

'Get bragging rights': derby means more for Haas duo

Payne Haas sends younger brother Klese a paragraph of tips after each game but the pair will compare notes on the field when Brisbane host Gold Coast.

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Holmes is where Cook Islands heart is for World Cup

Holmes is where Cook Islands heart is for World Cup

Valentine Holmes has a stellar record for Queensland and Australia but now he wants to bring all that experience to Cook Islands at the World Cup.

'First time': Dolphins dream team years in the making

'First time': Dolphins dream team years in the making

The Dolphins will field a team against North Queensland that has claims to being the strongest in their history, as they emerge from years of injury carnage.

Knights forward referred to integrity unit over charge

Knights forward referred to integrity unit over charge

Newcastle forward Jermaine McEwen's stellar on-field year has hit a hurdle with the NRL integrity unit looking into an off-field incident.

Flanagan addresses 'challenge' of father's Dragons exit

Flanagan addresses 'challenge' of father's Dragons exit

St George Illawarra playmaker Kyle Flanagan has opened up about his father Shane's departure as head coach of the NRL battlers.

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Broncos skipper steps down, opens up on Tallis furore

Broncos skipper steps down, opens up on Tallis furore

Broncos skipper steps down, opens up on Tallis furore

Broncos skipper steps down, opens up on Tallis furore

Brisbane's Ali Brigginshaw has relinquished the captaincy in her final NRLW season and revealed her view about a club meeting room being renamed in her honour.

'I'm a realist': Walsh opens up on Origin omission

'I'm a realist': Walsh opens up on Origin omission

'I'm a realist': Walsh opens up on Origin omission

'I'm a realist': Walsh opens up on Origin omission

Reece Walsh says he hasn't been living up to the standards required by Queensland as he targets enacting the blueprint for his best footy and an Origin recall.

Blue Bula came through Queensland's maroon factory

Blue Bula came through Queensland's maroon factory

Blue Bula came through Queensland's maroon factory

Blue Bula came through Queensland's maroon factory

Queensland-raised Jahream Bula is hoping for a NSW State of Origin series win in 2026 and wants his Wests Tigers teammate Api Koroisau there to make it happen.

Foran confident Manly can win NRL premiership in 2026

Foran confident Manly can win NRL premiership in 2026

Foran confident Manly can win NRL premiership in 2026

Foran confident Manly can win NRL premiership in 2026

Kieran Foran has opened up on his high hopes for Manly in 2026 the day after he was appointed the Sea Eagles' coach for 2027 and beyond.

'Fits Origin bill': Manly prop gets Maroons gun's tick

'Fits Origin bill': Manly prop gets Maroons gun's tick

'Fits Origin bill': Manly prop gets Maroons gun's tick

'Fits Origin bill': Manly prop gets Maroons gun's tick

Manly prop Kobe Hetherington likes to get down and dirty when the going gets tough and Corey Parker insists he would do a great job for Queensland if picked.

NSW bolter Kiraz backs Crichton to be fit for game two

NSW bolter Kiraz backs Crichton to be fit for game two

NSW bolter Kiraz backs Crichton to be fit for game two

NSW bolter Kiraz backs Crichton to be fit for game two

Jacob Kiraz has been heavily linked to a spot in NSW's backline for the second State of Origin match, but is backing Stephen Crichton to retain his spot.

Watson joins Chiefs as PNG add untested English prop

Watson joins Chiefs as PNG add untested English prop

Watson joins Chiefs as PNG add untested English prop

Watson joins Chiefs as PNG add untested English prop

Connor Watson will swap Bondi for Port Moresby in 2028 after taking up a release from the Roosters which allows him to join the PNG Chiefs.

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Eels team list clouds Moses' hopes of Origin return

Mitchel Moses' absence from Parramatta's side to meet Canterbury has opened up fresh questions about his hopes of a State of Origin recall.

Broncos axe Maroons star as Major Tom gets keys to No.6

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has made a huge call to drop Ezra Mam and recall young gun Tom Duffy after four consecutive losses.

Sober for three years: Molo strikes new Dolphins deal

Dolphins prop Francis Molo will stay at the club until the end of 2028 and he credits his coach and changes off the field for his strong form on the park.

Call made on Foran's future after Manly revival

Manly have handed Kieran Foran the top job on a permanent basis after his impressive start to life as an NRL head coach.

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'Why I keep turning up': Maroons recall drives Dolphin

Dolphins forward Tom Gilbert has not played for Queensland for three years, but a key tweak in his game and the example of teammate Thomas Flegler provide hope.

Storm speedster eyeing Samoa return for World Cup

Sua Faalogo is on course for a recall to the Samoa side for this year's Rugby League World Cup, with the Storm star saying he's now ready for Test football.

Manly's form without Turbo best since injured run began

Across Tom Trbojevic's luckless run of long-term injuries that began in 2019, Manly had never posted a winning record until his most recent absence.

'Something big': Toby lights Dragons fire for future

St George Illawarra prop Toby Couchman played a key role in the club's first win of the season and carries the torch for a young pack ready to catch fire.

Reds speedster switches codes to join Broncos

Promising outside back Caitlin Urwin has signed with the Brisbane Broncos, moving across from the Queensland Reds and Wallaroos rugby programs.

'A good life lesson': Smith reflects on e-bike crash

Billy Smith felt slightly embarrassed after an e-bike crash side-swiped his NRL season. Now the Sydney Roosters centre wants to make up for lost time.

Manly seek exemption to play Koula after Origin knock

Tolu Koula may have one last chance to reassert his State of Origin credentials before game two as Manly push for an exemption to play him in round 14.

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