NRL 2026
- Opinion
- State of Origin
Calls for a standalone Origin period get louder each year. Here’s the counterargument
Sure, 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.
- Malcolm Knox
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Gambling ref Klein sat in on stewards inquiry while ‘training’ with Racing NSW
Ashley 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.
- Chris Barrett
How new kings of Origin usurped under-siege Broncos
In 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?
- Nick Wright
- Analysis
- State of Origin
Cameron Smith’s biggest Origin II fear? Rugby league’s greatest ‘liar’
Kangaroos, Maroons and Storm great Smith is on edge as he explains how Api Koroisau has mastered the art of dummy half play.
- Dan Walsh
‘I’m ready to go’: Moses allays fears over hamstring ahead of Origin II
The 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.
- Christian Nicolussi
- Opinion
- Opinion
Klein should stand down from Origin duties following gambling revelations
As the NRL closes in on what it hopes will be a $4 billion broadcast rights deal, it is now dealing with unwanted attention.
- Roy Masters
Jarome and hosed: Luai hat-trick seals stunning Leichhardt farewell for Tigers
In 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.
- Dan Walsh
‘It didn’t feel like a sacrifice’: How Yeo’s bush grind shaped a potential Origin-winning captain
Isaah 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.
- Tom Decent
Klein’s problem gambling spiralled on NRL’s watch
Rugby league’s top referee continued to gamble even as the NRL began monitoring his betting in 2019, accruing substantial losses that eventually prompted him to self-exclude.
- Chris Barrett, Roy Masters and Adrian Proszenko
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- NRL
Gritty Eels snap losing streak and dent Raiders’ finals hopes
Parramatta have put Canberra’s season on life support after inflicting a ninth loss of the season for the 2025 minor premiers on Saturday.
- Dominic Brock