State of Origin

Maroons Coach Sticks with Familiar Lineup

LeagueNews.co11:58, June 8, 202611:58, June 8, 2026

Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater has maintained his composure following his team's defeat in State of Origin 1, making only one unforced change alongside two mandatory adjustments. This upcoming match...

Maroons Adjust Lineup for Game 2

LeagueNews.co10:42, June 8, 202610:42, June 8, 2026

The Queensland Maroons have announced their lineup for Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series, featuring three notable changes, one of which is due to injury. Injuries from...

Melbourne Storm State of Origin

Players Meet to Discuss Rule Concerns

LeagueNews.co18:10, June 6, 202618:10, June 6, 2026

A collective of NRL athletes, featuring both current and former State of Origin players, convened with ARLC chairman Peter V'landys to address rising apprehensions regarding the expanded six-again directive. This...

State of Origin Sydney Roosters

Raiders Suffer Heavy Home Defeat

LeagueNews.co10:30, June 6, 202610:30, June 6, 2026

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart remained reserved following his team's disappointing 26-0 loss to the Sydney Roosters on Friday night. The Raiders failed to score in front of their home supporters,...

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Storm Triumphs Despite Major Injury Setback

Robbie Hamilton20:38, June 5, 202620:38, June 5, 2026

The Melbourne Storm celebrated their sixth victory of the season against the Newcastle Knights on Friday night, but they now face a significant injury setback. In an official announcement, the...

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Coates' Season Ends with Injury setback

LeagueNews.co20:24, June 5, 202620:24, June 5, 2026

Melbourne Storm's Xavier Coates faces a devastating end to his season after rupturing his achilles during training. Although he has yet to play this year, Coates was anticipated to return...

St George Illawarra Dragons State of Origin

Broncos Drop Mam Despite Origin Selection

LeagueNews.co8:48, June 5, 20268:48, June 5, 2026

Mam in the Mirror: Maguire Discusses Five-Eighth Decision Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has made it clear that representative appearances do not assure a player a spot in the club lineup,...

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Carrigan's Injury Delays Return Timeline

LeagueNews.co18:48, June 4, 202618:48, June 4, 2026

The Brisbane Broncos have announced that Patrick Carrigan's recovery timeline has been extended due to the need for surgery on his ankle injury. During Sunday's match against the St George...

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Sea Eagles Sign Wakeham to Two-Year Extension

LeagueNews.co15:00, June 4, 202615:01, June 4, 2026

The Manly Sea Eagles have offered Brandon Wakeham a two-year contract extension in recognition of his impressive performance during the 2026 season. After signing a train-and-trial deal in 2024 as...

State of Origin

State of Origin Sparks Overreactions Again

LeagueNews.co12:28, June 4, 202612:28, June 4, 2026

COACH'S CORNER: Examining NSW's Missed Opportunities Against 13 Men State of Origin tends to provoke exaggerated reactions. After just one match, players are hailed as champions, coaches are lauded as...

Redcliffe Dolphins State of Origin Sydney Roosters

Raiders Aim to Maintain Momentum Against Roosters

LeagueNews.co10:24, June 4, 202610:24, June 4, 2026

The Raiders prepare for their fourth consecutive home game, eagerly supported by their passionate fans as they seek to build on their recent victory against the Cowboys. Last year's top...

State of Origin

Walsh's Future: Must-Have or Just Hype?

Robbie Hamilton20:34, June 3, 202620:34, June 3, 2026

Reece Walsh may not be the frontrunner for the Queensland No. 1 jersey in Game II, yet his inclusion could be crucial for the Maroons to salvage the series. Billy...

State of Origin

Walsh Acknowledges State of Origin Omission

LeagueNews.co14:44, June 3, 202614:44, June 3, 2026

Reece Walsh has reflected on his exclusion from Queensland's State of Origin team for the series opener, recognizing that his recent performance has not met expectations. The young star was...

State of Origin

Walsh Reflects on Standards Amid Selection Dilemma

Robbie Hamilton12:58, June 3, 202612:58, June 3, 2026

Reece Walsh recently expressed his feelings regarding his exclusion from the State of Origin lineup, describing the experience as "disappointing" following a call from coach Billy Slater. The Broncos fullback...

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Patrick Carrigan Out, Maroons Seek Replacement

LeagueNews.co12:24, June 3, 202612:24, June 3, 2026

The Queensland Maroons have been dealt a significant blow with the announcement that Patrick Carrigan will be sidelined for Game 2 of the State of Origin series due to an...

New Zealand Warriors State of Origin

Round 14 Selections Shake Up Teams

LeagueNews.co18:40, June 2, 202618:40, June 2, 2026

Round 14 is shaping up to be an exciting one, marked by the return of notable State of Origin players. This week also brings significant boosts for certain clubs while...

State of Origin

Daley's Dilemma: Moses Injury Impacting Selection

LeagueNews.co18:28, June 2, 2026

Concerns arise for NSW coach Laurie Daley as he deals with the lineup for the Blues's spine, following Mitchell Moses's ongoing hamstring injury. Moses was unable to participate in the...

National Rugby League St George Illawarra Dragons State of Origin

Dragons Sign Star Connor Watson for 2027

LeagueNews.co15:24, June 2, 202615:24, June 2, 2026

The St George Illawarra Dragons have officially signed Connor Watson to a one-year contract for the 2027 season. Hailing from the Central Coast, Watson boasts an impressive record with 178...

Canterbury Bulldogs Parramatta Eels State of Origin

Injury Doubts for Blues' Key Players

LeagueNews.co8:32, June 2, 20268:32, June 2, 2026

Laurie Daley has sparked intrigue regarding the selection of the NSW Blues spine ahead of the King's Birthday clash. The availability of Parramatta Eels halfback Mitchell Moses and Canterbury Bulldogs...

State of Origin

Rugby League Week: Highlights and Surprises

LeagueNews.co7:16, June 2, 20267:16, June 2, 2026

This past week in rugby league was filled with numerous talking points. From the excitement of Origin send-offs to shocking upsets and player signings, the events unfolded on and off...

State of Origin

Pay-TV Faces Uncertain Future Without NRL

LeagueNews.co19:52, June 1, 202619:52, June 1, 2026

The battle for NRL TV rights has taken another intriguing turn. Pay-TV providers understand the significant implications of losing NRL for their future. Currently, they broadcast all eight games every...

St George Illawarra Dragons State of Origin

Injuries Sideline Broncos Players for Origin II

LeagueNews.co17:08, June 1, 202617:08, June 1, 2026

The Queensland Maroons face a significant setback ahead of State of Origin II, as injuries have sidelined both Pat Carrigan and Gehamat Shibasaki. Following Brisbane's 30-26 defeat against St George...

Manly Sea Eagles South Sydney Rabbitohs State of Origin

Sea Eagles Seek Review for Koula's HIA

LeagueNews.co16:04, June 1, 202616:04, June 1, 2026

The Manly Sea Eagles have made a formal appeal to the NRL to reconsider Tolutau Koula's 11-day standdown due to a head injury assessment (HIA), following his return to training...

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Otesa Pule Extends Contract with Sydney Roosters

LeagueNews.co11:28, June 1, 202611:28, June 1, 2026

The Sydney Roosters have announced that NRLW forward Otesa Pule will remain with the club until 2028 after extending her contract for two more seasons. Since her arrival, Pule has...