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Dolphins stars Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Max Plath (centre) lead a six-man club contingent into Origin game two, while the Broncos this series have had most selected as reserves, including Ezra Mam (left) and Reece Walsh (right) this series.

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

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Isaiya Katoa celebrates scoring against the Roosters.

Blue in waiting: How Katoa’s masterclass orchestrated Roosters’ demise

Isaiya Katoa has ensured he remains at the forefront of Blues consideration with a masterclass against Sydney to thrust the Dolphins into the NRL’s top four. 

  • Nick Wright
The Dolphins celebrate a Kodi Nikorima try.

Dolphins leapfrog Roosters into top four with thumping win

Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa returned from NSW camp to star in a 48-10 thrashing of the Sydney Roosters and secure his side’s sixth win in a row.

  • Dominic Brock
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki will make his State of Origin debut for Queensland off the bench in game two.

Debutant makes sacrifice on way to Origin II – swearing off island food

Queensland’s latest debutant reveals his harsh upbringing, vowing to repay the state for giving him a “second chance at life”.

  • Nick Wright
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki.

Dolphins beat Cowboys in Qld derby to score fifth straight NRL win

The Dolphins have continued their climb up the NRL ladder, stamping themselves as a genuine premiership contenders with a 40-14 demolition of the Cowboys.

  • Dave Lyall
Nathan Cleary, Isaiya Katoa and Haumole Olakau’atu for Andrew Johns column.

The NRL world order is shifting. Can all-out attack topple the Panthers?

Rugby league’s traditional powerhouses are no longer Penrith’s biggest title threats. A new breed of brilliant, unpredictable challengers is emerging.

  • Andrew Johns
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Francis Molo of the Dolphins.

Molo opens up on sobriety. Just don’t ask about his Dragons exit

Fresh from securing his future at the Dolphins, former Maroons enforcer Francis Molo has spoken of the mission that has revived his career – and life.

  • Nick Wright
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart at GIO Stadium on Thursday night.

‘Never been so confused’: Stuart shirks questions, blasts officials in 111-second press conference

In a fiery two-minute press conference, Canberra coach Ricky Stuart took aim at the referees and bunker after a series of 50/50 calls fell the visitors’ way on Thursday night.

  • Sebastian Tan
Flegler says he will be managing his shoulder injury for the rest of his career.

The chain of events that led to the most emotional call of Slater’s career

When Billy Slater picked up the phone to tell Tom Flegler he would be thrust into the Maroons’ forward pack, it marked the Tully terror’s ultimate comeback.

  • Nick Wright
Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery and Softball Australia CEO Sarah Loh at Kayo Stadium on Tuesday.

NRL to make way for softball, as World Cup locks Dolphins out

Kayo Stadium will host the 2027 Women’s Softball World Cup, igniting a battle between Redcliffe and Logan to secure diamond sports for the 2032 Olympic Games.

  • Cameron Atfield