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Stephen Crichton shapes as his biggest competition for a whirlwind State of Origin debut, but Jacob Kiraz is backing his Canterbury teammate to be fit for game two.
Manly are lobbying the NRL for an exemption to play Tolu Koula in round 14 after their star centre suffered a head knock in the illegal tackle that defined State of Origin I.
Kieran Foran sympathises with Kalyn Ponga, even after he escaped suspension over the State of Origin shot that will sideline Manly's Tolu Koula from at least two more games.
Payne Haas says his six-week break from playing is a "blessing in disguise" as he prepares to revive Brisbane's shaky start to the 2026 season.
Kalyn Ponga has sensationally avoided suspension for the shoulder charge that resulted in his send-off from the State of Origin series opener and doomed Queensland to a 22-20 loss.
Key points: - Blues take one-nil lead in men's State of Origin after Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga was sent off in the 57th minute, allowing three unanswered Blues tries- NSW very nearly blew their...
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State of Origin rookie Tolu Koula is just the second NSW player in almost a decade named to start in a position without any NRL experience doing so.
Key points:- Stephen Crichton says rest from Canterbury's demanding NRL campaign has helped his body recover from an ongoing shoulder issue ahead of Origin I.
Addin Fonua-Blake is the first to look back on the early days of his NRL career and admit he was no angel. Fonua-Blake will start in the front row for NSW at Accor Stadium on Wednesday aged 30 after b...
The son of two Olympic athletes, Tolu Koula will make the Maroons pay if they give him room to move in the opening State of Origin encounter, according to Manly coach Kieran Foran.
Laurie Daley loves the way Kotoni Staggs plays and will give the recalled NSW centre the license to lead the Blues' aggression against Queensland in the State of Origin series opener.
Newcastle prop Jacob Saifiti will hold twin brother Daniel in his heart after earning a surprise NSW recall. Even for the man himself, Saifiti's inclusion on the bench for next Wednesday's State of Or...