Penrith face battle to nullify star Roosters winger Penrith's left edge have been targeted by oppositions this year, but they remain the most miserly in the NRL and a challenge awaits against Mark Nawaqanitawase. AAP · Sep 12
Roosters go top of NRL as Panthers' form slump rolls on Penrith have led the NRL all season but their quest for the minor premiership is now in doubt after a 12-6 loss to the Sydney Roosters. AAP · Aug 13
It's all academic: key areas in rugby's contract battle Australian rugby powerbrokers have weighed in on the battle to contract the code's best talent and renewed calls to outlaw a "catastrophic" tackle technique. AAP · Jul 21
Why star Rooster thinks veteran teammate is 'crazy' Mark Nawaqanitawase knows all about the physical rigours of the NRL, so can understand why teammate Daniel Tupou is deliberating his future beyond 2026. AAP · Jul 19
Human highlights reel open to rugby league exit party Mark Nawaqanitawase is still open to featuring in this year's Rugby League World Cup, despite agreeing to switch codes at the end of the season. AAP · Jul 12
Roosters' code-hopper to back up for Tupou milestone Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says NSW Blue Mark Nawaqanitawase will be ready to go against Parramatta, but he will rest a pair of Origin stars. AAP · Jul 10
NRL future uncertain, but NSW's Nawaqanitawase buzzing Mark Nawaqanitawase had extra reason to revel in NSW's State of Origin triumph given a move to rugby union has clouded his future in the 13-man game. AAP · Jul 9
NSW silence Queensland and claim State of Origin shield with boilover for the ages Blues defeat Maroons 12-30 in Game 3 to win series 2-1 as Nathan Cleary secures Origin legacy with Wally Lewis medal The Guardian - AU · Jul 8
How to watch State of Origin Game 3: NRL 2026 FREE streams, TV channels for NSW vs QLD decider All the ways to watch State of Origin Game 3 live streams – including for FREE – with Selwyn Cobbo looking to light up the NSW vs QLD decider at Lang Park. TechRadar · Jul 8
July 2026 could be best month of star Blue's life NSW centre Stephen Crichton has plenty to look forward to at the moment, both on and off the footy field. AAP · Jul 6
Prep for decider more intense than Olympics: NSW star Code-hopper Mark Nawaqanitawase is preparing to make his second, and possibly final, NSW appearance in the State of Origin decider. AAP · Jul 6
RL:No 'cry-babies' in Shark vs Rooster stoush Ronaldo Mulitalo and Mark Nawaqanitawase have opened up on their running on-field battle following the Sydney Roosters' defeat of Cronulla. AAP · Jun 22
No 'cry-babies' in Shark vs Rooster stoush Ronaldo Mulitalo and Mark Nawaqanitawase have opened up on their running on-field battle following the Sydney Roosters' defeat of Cronulla. AAP · Jun 22
Nawaqanitawase caps big week starring in Roosters' win The Sydney Roosters' State of Origin contingent have returned to inspire victory over Cronulla in the final game of the NRL's round 16. AAP · Jun 21
AAP · Jun 18 Nawaqanitawase reflects on bittersweet Origin debut Code-hopping star Mark Nawaqanitawase has reflected on starring on his State of Origin debut in a thumping NSW defeat to Queensland at the MCG.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17 NSW collapse places Blues coach Laurie Daley in merciless spotlight NSW chief faces three weeks of questions over coaching, strategy and even his team talks after second-half surrender in Melbourne
AAP · Jun 17 Pressure to ramp up on Daley as Blues blunder For the second-straight year under Laurie Daley, NSW have thrown away a series-opening win to be left relying on a decider to lift the shield.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17 Queensland set up State of Origin decider with stunning Game 2 win over NSW Maroons defeat Blues 44-24 with second-half onslaught at MCG as Selwyn Cobbo hat-trick helps level series at one all
TechRadar · Jun 17 How to watch State of Origin Game 2: NRL 2026 FREE streams, TV channels for NSW vs QLD All the ways to watch State of Origin Game 2 live streams online – including for FREE – with Mark Nawaqanitawase looking to light up NSW vs QLD at the MCG.
AAP · Jun 16 RL:Maroons on notice for incoming Blues aerial threat Queensland are well aware of what debutant NSW winger Mark Nawaqanitawase can bring to the Origin arena after his performances for the Kangaroos.
AAP · Jun 16 Maroons on notice for incoming Blues aerial threat Queensland are well aware of what debutant NSW winger Mark Nawaqanitawase can bring to the Origin arena after his performances for the Kangaroos.
AAP · Jun 15 RL:Roosters teammates set for spicy Origin reunion Mark Nawaqanitawase plans to seek out Robert Toia in the second State of Origin battle, with his Sydney Roosters teammate giving him the silent treatment.
AAP · Jun 15 Roosters teammates set for spicy Origin reunion Mark Nawaqanitawase plans to seek out Robert Toia in the second State of Origin battle, with his Sydney Roosters teammate giving him the silent treatment.
AAP · Jun 13 The four words Nawaqanitawase has always wanted to say He has played for Australia in league, union and sevens, but there's one thing soon-to-be NSW debutant Mark Nawaqanitawase has yet to achieve.
AAP · Jun 13 RL:Code-hopping star to make Origin debut with McLean out Casey McLean has been ruled out of the second State of Origin match after suffering an injury at NSW training, with Mark Nawaqanitawase called in for a debut.