2022 State of Origin: Game I team news
Queensland and New South Wales have named their squads for the first State of Origin clash of the 2022 series.
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State of Origin: More issues for New South Wales as Victor Radley ruled out through injury
Victor Radley has suffered more State of Origin heartbreak after being ruled out of game one against Queensland with an ankle injury.
How State of Origin picks will shape Rugby League World Cup squads
When new Queensland coach Billy Slater and his New South Wales counterpart Brad Fittler announce their State of Origin squads next month, a picture will emerge of what the Australia squad will look like at the World Cup – and which players will be left on the cutting room floor for other countries. Australia coach Mal Meninga will not select many players for the World Cup who have not represented their state this season, so the Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Cook Islands, Scotland, Italy and Lebanon coaches will be waiting to see which of their dual-international players he picks and, crucially, which he leaves out.
St George Illawarra Dragons hold off fast-finishing Sydney Roosters to post Anzac Day NRL victory
A battered and bruised St George Illawarra has pulled off an Anzac Day boilover, with a courageous Ben Hunt helping the Dragons stun the Sydney Roosters 14-12 at the SCG.
Dylan Edwards isn't the perfect fullback, but he's the perfect fullback for Penrith
At some point over the last two and a bit seasons, Penrith became one of the NRL's big clubs — and big clubs are supposed to have stars, especially in the spine but particularly at fullback.
Sydney Roosters score convincing 26-12 NRL win over Manly after Penrith defeats St George Illawarra 20-16
Young five-eighth Sam Walker has starred for the Sydney Roosters in their 26-12 victory over Manly, the result leaving the Sea Eagles winless after the opening two rounds of the season.
Campo's Corner: Why nobody can ever stop looking at South Sydney's Latrell Mitchell
You would have been forgiven for doubting Latrell Mitchell in the later stages of South Sydney's heartbreaking loss to Melbourne.
Tedesco's warning to Roosters' NRL rivals
It's a frightening prospect that will send chills through opposition camps before Thursday night's NRL season start.