Fittler refuses to commit to same 17 for Origin II
As the post-mortem begins after another disappointing Blues loss, coach Brad Fittler was coy when asked about potential changes for game two.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Latest
Updated
State of Origin
State of Origin player ratings: How the Blues and Maroons fared in game one
Queensland clinched another stunning State of Origin victory at Adelaide on Wednesday night. Which players shone the brightest on the Origin stage?
- by Adrian Proszenko and Dominic Brock
Analysis
NRL 2023
Dark day for Dragons as Ryles rejects offer, sponsor walks away
With Jason Ryles turning his back on a four-year deal to coach the Dragons, two of his old teammates are in the frame again. But a phone call suggests all hope is not lost for Shane Flanagan.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Adam Pengilly
Updated
NRL 2023
Ryles rejects Dragons, major sponsor to end four-decade association
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Dragons: major sponsor St George will soon end its association with the club just as they missed out on Jason Ryles.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Tatola and Koloamatangi not feeling Blue about Origin omission
Latrell Mitchell isn’t the only Rabbitoh unlucky not to be featuring for NSW in the opening State of Origin match.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘Shocked and worried’: Upcoming Tszyu fight set to go ahead despite dog-bite drama
Tim Tszyu has suffered a serious dog bite just three weeks before he was scheduled to make his world title defence.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Souths 26 Canberra 33
NRL 2023
Concerns for Harawira-Naera after frightening episode in Canberra win
The game was stopped for 10 minutes after Corey Harawira-Naera suffered a seizure, prompting players from both teams to express concerns for the New Zealand international.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘Wouldn’t swap it for any other era’: How Tina Turner helped league hit its high note
Tina Turner grabbed the microphone just as rule changes and a new generation of superstars propelled rugby league into an era of unprecedented success.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Manly flyer Koula vows not to be distracted by rugby raid
Having already participated in a Rugby League World Cup, there is a chance for Tolutau Koula to experience the rugby union variety.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Blues' brains trust reaches out to Warren Ryan ahead of Origin opener
Warren Ryan coached his last game more than two decades ago, but the NSW Blues and Wallabies are keen to pick the brain of one of rugby league’s most influential coaches.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Updated
NRL 2023
‘Golden era for league’: Tina Turner’s hits to be played at NRL games
Fans attending games during round 13 can expect a heavy dose of nostalgia as the NRL honours the late, great Tina Turner.
- by Adrian Proszenko