Copyright 2026 Nine Entertainment Co. Pty LimitedThe top News headlines from The Sydney Morning Herald. For all the news, visit https://www.smh.com.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/rss/sport/nrl.xmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/assets/icons/rss/smh.pngen-AUTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:33:35 +1000https://www.smh.com.au/rss/sport/nrl.xmlTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:33:35 +1000Sport / NRLBillie EderNSW have gone into half-time in the past three Origin games trailing Queensland by a combined score of 66-12.47aded45-d2c6-4bf8-a381-bed913586949https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/these-20-minutes-are-the-blues-biggest-problem-this-is-how-they-fix-it-20260613-p606gc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon, 15 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +1000Sport / NRLMalcolm KnoxSure, there’s a good case for putting the NRL on hold during the interstate series. But the weekend’s action provided ammo for the other side of the debate.6ebd38c5-916e-4687-88f6-9f4146760516https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/calls-for-a-standalone-origin-period-get-louder-each-year-here-s-the-counterargument-20260615-p606u4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon, 15 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +1000Sport / NRLChris BarrettAshley Klein, the State of Origin referee who had a $400,000 gambling problem known to the NRL, has been undertaking professional development at Racing NSW.9b2b5a1d-78d4-4a6d-b6e6-a2a011af4b6ahttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/gambling-ref-klein-sat-in-on-stewards-inquiry-while-training-with-racing-nsw-20260615-p606t9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon, 15 Jun 2026 17:17:44 +1000Sport / NRLNick WrightIn less than four seasons, the Dolphins have usurped the Broncos – and Storm for the matter – as Queensland’s Origin kingpins. So how have they done it?c15c1d08-dd01-4977-a9ea-6205055e2280https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/how-new-kings-of-origin-usurped-under-siege-broncos-20260610-p605dq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon, 15 Jun 2026 15:41:40 +1000Sport / NRLDan WalshKangaroos, Maroons and Storm great Smith is on edge as he explains how Api Koroisau has mastered the art of dummy half play.e85b5c08-e309-4bbc-a959-419383fe736ahttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/cameron-smith-s-biggest-origin-ii-fear-rugby-league-s-greatest-liar-20260608-p604pt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon, 15 Jun 2026 15:33:00 +1000Sport / NRLChristian NicolussiThe Blues playmaker will start Wednesday’s clash at the MCG after fully recovering from the strain that kept him out of the opener, with Ethan Strange poised to come off the bench in the second half.a6c8fb61-2f29-4586-bd88-d78a8045c46ehttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/the-six-words-every-nsw-fan-has-been-waiting-to-hear-20260615-p606up.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon, 15 Jun 2026 11:50:33 +1000Sport / NRLNSW State of Origin playmaker Mitchell Moses cops a barrage of questions about his hamstring issue ahead of game two.5bce3dab-f79c-457e-8839-3026a7629971https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/moses-peppered-about-hamstring-issue-20260615-p606vf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon, 15 Jun 2026 11:16:56 +1000Sport / NRLRoy MastersAs the NRL closes in on what it hopes will be a $4 billion broadcast rights deal, it is now dealing with unwanted attention.9ef63142-07bf-4987-9da4-60f60c3c7382https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/klein-should-stand-down-from-origin-duties-following-gambling-revelations-20260614-p606nb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000Sport / NRLThe Wests Tigers host the Gold Coast Titans in Round 15 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Leichhardt Oval, Sydney.197469a7-7a9a-4be1-ae2b-c27b2b02d998https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-highlights-wests-tigers-v-titans-round-15-20260614-p606pb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlSun, 14 Jun 2026 18:51:24 +1000Sport / NRLDan WalshIn a match of mad momentum swings, it had to be the Tigers’ co-captain who stood tall and steered his side to victory on Sunday.8fc84c8a-3410-4383-9b13-b752d477c619https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/jarome-and-hosed-luai-hat-trick-seals-stunning-leichhardt-farewell-for-tigers-20260614-p606md.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlSun, 14 Jun 2026 18:22:35 +1000Sport / NRLJarome Luai scores his third try as the Wests Tigers complete a comeback in their final game at Leichhardt Oval until 2028.865770af-6ef3-4a19-aa9f-f666835b362bhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/luai-seals-the-deal-with-hat-trick-20260614-p606oz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlSun, 14 Jun 2026 18:11:54 +1000Sport / NRLWests Tigers captain Jarome Luai speaks after a dramatic win over the Titans.472a7c34-311f-47d5-bacf-ea7754980487https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/luai-puts-tough-few-weeks-behind-him-20260614-p606ow.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlSun, 14 Jun 2026 18:07:37 +1000Sport / NRLGold Coast winger Phillip Sami scores in the corner against the Tigers.c57b8d40-e0a5-43a4-a528-d052807b9eaehttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/sami-puts-the-titans-clear-20260614-p606oo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlSun, 14 Jun 2026 17:46:46 +1000Sport / NRLWests Tigers winger Sunia Turuva gets himself trapped in-goal after a bizarre brain fade.439f733a-1030-4108-9956-48c945fbe119https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/gus-stunned-by-turuva-brain-fade-20260614-p606op.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlSun, 14 Jun 2026 17:46:41 +1000Sport / NRLTigers star Kai Pearce-Paul is forced off the field after suffering a suspected pectoral injury against the Titans.005c5a9c-cc4d-44cc-baab-60975908a66dhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/tigers-gun-forced-off-with-awkward-injury-20260614-p606ok.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlSun, 14 Jun 2026 17:19:57 +1000Sport / NRLTaylan May hands a 12-point lead to the Wests Tigers as he finds space to score. 70d7ecba-28f8-49ce-b7a9-ae2408f58355https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/tigers-get-another-try-through-may-20260614-p606od.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlSun, 14 Jun 2026 16:49:56 +1000Sport / NRLIn the Wests Tigers final game at Leichhardt until 2028, Starford To’a is the first to score in front of a roaring crowd. ced45cf4-6531-43c4-a278-86cf8342348ahttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/toa-scores-first-try-20260614-p606o7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlSun, 14 Jun 2026 16:46:19 +1000Sport / NRLWests Tigers coach Benji Marshall denies there is any link between Jarome Luai's exit and the club's form.9b03eb4c-0776-4d99-a34e-6e5b53ac15b1https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/benji-shuts-down-luai-criticism-20260612-p606ec.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlSun, 14 Jun 2026 12:13:44 +1000Sport / NRLTom DecentIsaah Yeo has won premierships and represented Australia, but the Blues skipper says leading NSW to a series victory would rank among the proudest moments of his career.9bb1169e-5c85-4cbe-aadf-6130853c77c3https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/it-didn-t-feel-like-a-sacrifice-how-yeo-s-bush-grind-shaped-a-potential-origin-winning-captain-20260613-p606ha.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlSun, 14 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +1000Sport / NRLDanny WeidlerPlus, the selection of Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase in the NSW side following the withdrawal of Bulldogs pair Stephen Crichton and Jacob Kiraz has left his club fuming.25c46808-49f6-4a75-b85b-27eb724fd616https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/the-nrl-needs-to-stand-down-ashley-klein-from-origin-this-is-why-20260612-p606cb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlSun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000