Major setback for Queensland
Queensland Maroons fullback AJ Brimson is out of the rest of the State of Origin series after suffering a leg injury in their 18-14 win over the New South Wales Blues on
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Queensland edges NSW 18-14 in Origin thriller
An inexperienced Queensland Maroons team edged New South Wales Blues 18-14 in Game 1 of the State of Origin Series last night. Debutants Xavier Coates and Aj Brimson a
Can the Queensland Maroons muscle up to the Blues?
Maroons coach Wayne Bennett has hit back at critics of his injury-plagued squad, which has been labelled as Queensland’s worst State of Origin team in 25 years.
Expect plenty of high balls as wet weather, strong winds predicted for Origin I
Game 1 of State of Origin could be affected by rain and strong winds. There is 60% chance of rain which could adversely impact ground conditions at the Adelaide Oval a
Can the NSW Blues make it three in a row?
For the first time today in State of Origin's 40-year history, the interstate series will take place at the end of the season. In another series first, Adelaide will h
Saifiti eager to lead inexperienced Blues engine room
NSW prop Daniel Saifiti believes an increase in ruck speed will make up for the experience lost upfront as NSW prepares to field one of its youngest crops of forwards in
Six-again rule to make Origin even more intense
Origin I is set to be one of the quickest and most intense matches ever played, with predictions that the six-again rule could increase the speed of the game by up to 15%
Saifiti to represent the Blues while number of debutants for the Maroons
Former Fiji Bati rep, Daniel Saifiti will start for the New South Wales Blues against the Queensland Maroons for game 1 of the State of Origin Series next week. Saifit
Vunivalu set to chase Wallabies dream following NRL grand final win
Melbourne Storm winger Suliasi Vunivalu says it would be a dream to wear the green and gold Wallabies jersey. Vunivalu helped the Storm win the NRL title last night.
Sydney’s ANZ Stadium SOLD OUT for blockbuster Storm vs Panthers decider
Sydney’s ANZ Stadium has “sold out†for the NRL grand final tonight to end a season that many punters thought would never happen. The western Sydney
NRL to honour retiring players at sold-out Grand Final
The NRL will pay tribute to 27 retiring and departing players including female stars during the build-up to the NRL Premiership 2020 Grand Final tonight. Players to be
Slater predicts Storm will win 24-18 in NRL Grand Final
Former Melbourne Storm and Australian rugby league legendary fullback Billy Slater is predicting that the NRL Grand Final on Sunday will be nice and close. He told 9Ne
Cam Smith's father reveals All Blacks legend Richie McCaw has given advice to NRL great
Australian rugby league great Cameron Smith has had to deal with plenty of criticism throughout his lengthy career, but his father has revealed an All Blacks legend helpe
Tearful Kikau left speechless by family message
An emotional Viliame Kikau has reacted to a surprise message from his family and has reflected on his journey from Fiji to rugby league's biggest stage ahead of his first
Three Fijians to feature in NRL Grand Final
Fiji Bati stars Viliame Kikau and Apisai Koroisau will be starting for the Penrith Panthers while Suliasi Vunivalu has been named in the Melbourne Storm starting 13 for t
Viliame Kikau named in the Dally M Team of the Year
Fiji Bati player Viliame Kikau was one of five Panthers players named in the Dally M Team of the Year last night. Kikau has scored a try in almost every two games over
Koroisau to face-off with Smith in NRL final
Melbourne Storm icon Cameron Smith will be up against the NRL's 'buy of the year' and Panthers hooker Apisai Koroisau in what is likely to be his last NRL game. Koroi
Viliame Kikau to repay Panthers in NRL grand final
Viliame Kikau is likely to feature for the Penrith Panthers in the grand final clash against Melbourne Storm this week. Kikau was suspended for one match after being f
Panthers to face the Melbourne Storm in NRL Grand Final
The Penrith Panthers have qualified for the NRL Grand Final after they beat the South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-16 in their Preliminary Final last night. Panthers tries wer
Vunivalu helps Melbourne Storm reach NRL Grand Final
Suliasi Vunivalu scored a superb solo try as the Melbourne Storm defeated the Canberra Raiders 30-10 to book their spot in the NRL Grand Final. Vunivalu faked to kick,
Mal Meninga joins Queensland Maroons coaching panel
Mal Meninga has sacrificed a month's pay with the NRL to become Wayne Bennett's assistant for this year's State of Origin series, forming one of the most powerful coachin