NRL 2024
Giants, ‘demons’ and Latrell: Three burning questions Maroons must answer
A third-straight series triumph is within their grasp, but the Queensland Maroons face several burning questions that need answering.
- by Nick Wright
Latest
State of Origin II tips: Experts analyse game two at the MCG
It’s a new-look NSW side after the same old story in the series opener. Will Latrell Mitchell, Dylan Edwards and Mitchell Moses have what it takes to turn the tables?
Opinion
State of Origin
Forget Mitchell or Moses ... this is the man to save the series for NSW
He has been criticised for his performances at State of Origin level – and that’s why Payne Haas is poised to have a big impact for NSW on Wednesday night.
- by Andrew Johns
‘He understands where the line is’: Blues back Mitchell to keep emotions in check
NSW’s most talked-about player also happens to be their most penalised. But Michael Maguire has no fears over Latrell Mitchell’s discipline.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Updated
State of Origin
Nine scraps Suaalii tackle from Origin ad after NRL complaint
The governing body told its broadcast partner that footage in a State of Origin promotion of the tackle that left Reece Walsh unconscious was ‘not in the best interests of the game’.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Perspective
NRL
Is Queensland’s west off the table? It shouldn’t be
It’s a region with a rich rugby league history, so why has Queensland’s west seemingly fallen down the NRL expansion pecking order?
- by Nick Wright
Former Eels coach meets with Perth NRL expansion bid
Brad Arthur’s partner was born and raised in Perth and still has family residing on the west coast of Australia. The Perth expansion bid met with him on Monday.
- by Michael Chammas
‘I try to emulate his game’: How tragic brother taught Martin all he knows
Jarred Martin was six years older, 30kg heavier and playing Under-20s for Canberra when he returned home to country Temora and taught his kid brother how to tackle.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Opinion
State of Origin
Billy v Madge: The real reason behind NSW coach’s ‘glass houses’ sledge
The stage is set for a frosty pre-match press conference in Melbourne. Will Maguire’s gamble in firing up his former Storm fullback be worth it?
- by Andrew Webster
‘I want him here with me’: Galvin’s pitch to Stefano as crunch talks loom
Rising star Lachlan Galvin has committed his future to the Wests Tigers. Now he is urging teammate Stefano Utoikamanu to do the same, with Canberra and other NRL rivals ready to pounce.
- by Dan Walsh
‘Ready to rock’: Luai promises Mitchell will rip into Queenslanders
NSW’s five-eighth needed just three words to sum up the mood of his teammate before his return to State of Origin on Wednesday.
- by Adam Pengilly