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Kalyn Ponga (c) can now play for Queensland and New Zealand.

Queensland pull another swifty with Origin rule change

As a NSW supporter it’s hard not to smell a rat with the big eligibility tweaks appearing to chiefly benefit one Maroons star.

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Leo Thompson will miss the next 10 weeks with a calf injury. Bulldogs

Vegas team hit by devastating news

One of the four Las Vegas teams has suffered a huge blow with a key signing set to miss the first two months of the season.

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Former NRL star Matt Utai was shot out the front of his Greenacre home.

NRL star critical after ‘targeted’ shooting

Former NRL star Matt Utai is reportedly fighting for life after being shot at least twice in a ‘targeted’ attack in south-western Sydney.

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Zac Lomax celebrates scoring a try for NSW last year.

NRL reveals massive State of Origin shake-up

Just weeks out from the start of the new season, the NRL has dropped an Origin bombshell that will change the way the series is played.

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Kevin Walters has been backed by Isaah Yeo to coach the Kangaroos at the World Cup. Thomas Lisson

‘Hurry up’: Pressure to make coach call

Isaah Yeo has told footy bosses to hurry up and make a call on who he thinks should be the obvious choice to be Australia’s coach for the World Cup.

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Payne Haas says his move to South Sydney is due to family reasons.

Haas forced to address Broncos rumour that just won’t go away

WATCH THE VIDEO: Payne Haas has explained his reasons for leaving Brisbane to join South Sydney in 2027, as speculation continues to swirl over the real reason he is going.

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Brisbane teammates will be trying to convince Payne Haas to stay with the Broncos. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Haas in name change twist days after bombshell NRL defection

Payne Haas has made another major move with the rugby league world still grappling with his departure from the Broncos.

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Kalyn Ponga could make his last appearances for Queensland this year, if he switches allegiances to New Zealand.

Maroons star goes public with stunning plan to quit State of Origin

The Queenslander is on the brink of being banned from pulling on the jersey ever again.

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Adam Reynolds will retire at the end of the NRL season, having achieved the goal he was signed for. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

'I want more': Reynolds to retire after saving Broncos

Adam Reynolds is to retire at the end of the 2026 NRL season after a wonderful career and with the knowledge Brisbane's future is in capable hands.

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Payne Haas is on his way out of the Broncos.

Broncos rocked as Payne Haas quits to join rival NRL club

Both clubs have issued statements after the superstar’s sudden bombshell on the eve of the season.

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The moment Ryan Papenhuyzen left the field for a head injury assessment, leading to his decision to retire.

‘Retired’ ex-NRL star details post-match moment that told him to quit

‘I was rattled. I don’t think I’ve ever really cried in front of you boys, but I was in the sheds trying to hide it.’

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Maddie Studdon has been charged with stalking and using a carriage service to harass her ex-partner. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Surprising move after NRLW star denies harassing ex-girlfriend

A former NRLW Blues captain has been accused of stalking and harassing her ex-partner for days after their relationship broke down.

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