League News

DCE: I’ll change Kevvy’s mind

DCE: I’ll change Kevvy’s mind

Daly Cherry-Evans says he’s got his “eye” on replacing Johnathan Thurston for Origin Three after a sublime performance in Manly’s 35-18 drubbing of Cronulla on Sunday. 26 Jun 2017
Thurston injury blow: He went above and beyond, says Maroons boss

Thurston injury blow: He went above and beyond, says Maroons boss

Queensland Maroons coach Kevin Walters has expressed his gratitude to Johnathan Thurston following the champion playmaker’s untimely injury news. 23 Jun 2017
Dead In Goal NRL Podcast Origin II wrap: listen now

Dead In Goal NRL Podcast Origin II wrap: listen now

Amidst the rubble of NSW’s failed attempt at securing the Origin series after two games, and the scaffolding of Queensland’s rebuild, our rugby league chatterers are back for another week of analysis and jibber. 23 Jun 2017
Thurston to miss remainder of season

Thurston to miss remainder of season

Legendary Queensland five-eighth Johnathan Thurston will miss the third and deciding game of the 2017 State of Origin series as he prepares for surgery on an injured shoulder. 23 Jun 2017
NRL Round 16 Preview

NRL Round 16 Preview

Our picks for winners and losers in Round 16. 22 Jun 2017
Girdler: Hayne was selfish

Girdler: Hayne was selfish

Former NSW great Ryan Girdler has slammed Jarryd Hayne as “selfish” after the code-hopper added to his rocks or diamonds reputation with a mixed performance in Queensland’s 18-16 Game Two Origin triumph in Sydney. 22 Jun 2017
Live blog: State of Origin II

Live blog: State of Origin II

Follow all the action of the annual NSW-Queensland grudge match with our blogger extraordinaire Matt Cleary. 21 Jun 2017
Slater primed to destroy Blues

Slater primed to destroy Blues

Billy Slater was gripped by debilitating thoughts of forced retirement for almost two years but is tasked with helping Queensland overcome a mighty NSW side in Sydney tonight to keep the series alive. 21 Jun 2017
Merrin added to NSW Origin squad

Merrin added to NSW Origin squad

Penrith forward Trent Merrin has been added to the NSW VB Blues squad as a standby player for tonight’s Origin II clash at ANZ Stadium. 21 Jun 2017
Fifita: There’s a bit of arrogance & cockiness

Fifita: There’s a bit of arrogance & cockiness

Blues enforcer Andrew Fifita admits he will carry an air of “cockiness” and “arrogance” into Game Two as the Blues aim to wrap up the Origin series on Wednesday night in Sydney. 20 Jun 2017
McIlwrick pens new Tigers deal

McIlwrick pens new Tigers deal

Wests Tigers have confirmed that hooker Matt McIlwrick has signed a two-year contract extension with the Club. 20 Jun 2017
Legends reveal club Origin tension

Legends reveal club Origin tension

The annual three-game concept is traditionally billed as “Mate against Mate”, but as Laurie Daley, Paul Langmack (pictured above left), Peter Wynn (above right) and Graeme Wynn shared with Inside Sport in a candid roundtable discussion recently, the effects of State of Origin can definitely be felt at club level. 20 Jun 2017
Cordner confident despite Qld changes

Cordner confident despite Qld changes

Boyd Cordner is confident of wrapping up the Origin series on Wednesday night despite several changes to the Queensland side. 19 Jun 2017
Cronk shares how he and JT work their Origin magic

Cronk shares how he and JT work their Origin magic

Inside Sport recently chatted to Australia, Queensland and Melbourne Storm superstar half Cooper Cronk about what makes the great Johnathan Thurston … great. 19 Jun 2017
Most important match in Blues' history

Most important match in Blues' history

An era didn’t end in 2014, but it certainly could this week ... 19 Jun 2017
Hiku latest to exit Panthers

Hiku latest to exit Panthers

Peta Hiku has been immediately released from the remainder of his contract by the Penrith Panthers to pursue an opportunity in the UK Super League. 19 Jun 2017
Stuart re-signs as Raiders coach

Stuart re-signs as Raiders coach

Head coach Ricky Stuart has re-signed with the Canberra Raiders until the end of the 2020 season. 19 Jun 2017
Panthers confirm Martin exit

Panthers confirm Martin exit

The North Queensland Cowboys are reportedly set to sign New Zealand five-eighth Te Maire Martin after the Penrith Panthers confirmed his exit. 16 Jun 2017
Big names back for the Maroons

Big names back for the Maroons

Billy Slater and Johnathan Thurston are back in the squad for Queensland as the Maroons named their line up for State of Origin II on Wednesday. 16 Jun 2017
Guerra signs with Knights

Guerra signs with Knights

Aidan Guerra will leave the Sydney Roosters to join the Newcastle Knights on a three-year deal. 15 Jun 2017
Petero: why Queenslanders care about Origin so much

Petero: why Queenslanders care about Origin so much

For years, New South Welsh-people have watched Queenslanders celebrate their annual State of Origin series victories as if they were winning for the very first time … We wanted to get to the bottom of why, so we asked one of the Maroons’ finest. 15 Jun 2017