Eels overcome hellish week to beat Roosters

Dominic Bossi 10:07 PM   Parramatta show impressive character to score three late tries to beat the Roosters. As it happened

Editor's picks

Thurston keen to revisit Aurukun

Phil Lutton 5:25 PM   The Queensland great's message of hope after game one has left a lingering legacy in the remote town, while the teacher who prompted the shout-out says Thurston has become a community hero.

Why Mike Baird had to ban Origin

Malcolm Knox 10:29 AM   We simply cannot and will not stand by and allow the widespread and systemic mistreatment of New South Wales rugby league supporters.

The curious case of Panther Merrin

Chris Boulous   ​Before the start of this year's Origin series Phil Gould wrote about Trent Merrin in his Sun Herald column.

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Bird to fly into NSW starting side

Michael Chammas   NSW are set to unveil their youngest five-eighth since 2002, with 21-year-old Jack Bird to beat Matt Moylan to replace Adam Reynolds.

Round 18: How teams match up

Chris Boulous   All you need to know ahead of round 18 of the NRL season

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NRL Team of the Week: Round 17

Chris Boulous   Here's the 13 players who stood tall, rose above the rest and gave more than the full 110 per cent for their teams on the weekend.

How many Origin players can you name?

Think you know your State of Origins of today and yesteryear? Here's 10 dastardly questions to determine if you're an immortal or not up to first-grade standard.

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Auva'a allegedly records second drugs strike

Adrian Proszenko   The NRL career of South Sydney centre Kirisome Auva'a could be over after he recorded a second strike under the NRL's illicit drugs policy.

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Farah: I'm still best rake in NSW

Michael Chammas   The criticism of his influence on the NSW team hurt. But Robbie Farah never feared he would face the axe because, if not him, then who?

Daley nearly brought Pearce back for Origin III

Michael Chammas   NSW coach Laurie Daley considered bringing back Mitchell Pearce, but a reluctance to heap pressure on the maligned halfback saw him go with Matt Moylan.

Raiders' finals rookies keen to break duck

Jon Tuxworth   Jarrod Croker does not believe his side needs to claim a top-drawer scalp to be a legitimate threat.

Maroons add Storm wrecker

Phil Lutton   Kevin Walters has drafted in Felise Kaufusi, the 24-year-old Storm prop, as Maroons medical staff keep a close eye on the knee injury of veteran forward Nate Myles.

Join the debate

Should NRL clubs get perpetual licences?

Steve Mascord 8:54 AM   Just as Brexit was supposedly a "no turning back" watershed, will this agreement permanently stymie the game from reaching its potential in a crowded Australian sports market?

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The curious case of Panther Merrin

Chris Boulous   ​Before the start of this year's Origin series Phil Gould wrote about Trent Merrin in his Sun Herald column.

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Round 18: How teams match up

Chris Boulous   All you need to know ahead of round 18 of the NRL season

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The world's best Origin quiz: How many players can you name?

Think you know your State of Origins of today and yesteryear? Here's 10 dastardly questions to determine if you're an immortal or not up to first-grade standard.

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Is Camp Coffs really best for Blues?

Phil Gould   I can understand going to a warmer climate to prepare for a match in Queensland, but why don't we prepare for a Sydney Origin here in Sydney?

Plays of the Week

From Wimbledon upsets to last minute thrillers, these are the most exciting, silly and memorable plays in the sport world this week.

NRL Team of the Week: Round 17

Chris Boulous   Here's the 13 players who stood tall, rose above the rest and gave more than the full 110 per cent for their teams on the weekend.

Gallen says 'it's not about me'

Andrew Webster   There is more at stake than sentimentality and pride for NSW in the dead rubber. There's rekindling interest in the Origin concept.

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Sea Eagles crush Dragons

Manly broke a seven game losing streak with an awesome 30-point win over St George Illawarra.

Origin could spell end of Sharks' winning streak

Adam Pengilly   Maybe they should put an asterisk next to the Sharks' club record winning streak, which sent their fans delirious on Saturday night.

Rapana miracle shatters Knights

A skewed Blake Austin field goal in golden point has led to a Raiders miracle as Jordan Rapana pinched a try at the death to sink a valiant Knights team in a 29-25 win in Canberra.

Cowboys grind Souths into dirt

Phil Gould   It wasn't a great game of football. Nor was it wonderful entertainment.