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'Back it up': half must prove Maroons debut no one-off

Queensland half Sam Walker had a stellar debut at halfback and teammates have urged him to double down and do it all again at the MCG.

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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.

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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.

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RL:Perfect 10: Toia's rise from porridge in house of love

Queensland centre Robert Toia credits being one of 10 children for key qualities that allowed him to rise above setbacks, despite missing his mum's porridge.

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Perfect 10: Toia's rise from porridge in house of love

Queensland centre Robert Toia credits being one of 10 children for key qualities that allowed him to rise above setbacks, despite missing his mum's porridge.

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Munster fails to train as Maroons scoff at 'mind games'

Queensland captain Cameron Munster was a notable absentee from Sunday's training session, but the Maroons have allayed fears he is in doubt for State of Origin.

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Tedesco wants consistency after refereeing errors

Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco is hoping for consistency in how the NRL polices the disruptor rule following two refereeing errors in round six.

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Referees erred on disruptor, but the rule will stay

The NRL say there is a good reason why the disruptor rule is here to stay, while clearing up a growing misconception around one-handed bat backs.

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Gone too far: Robinson warns of disruptor drama

The Sydney Roosters rallied from 16-0 down to beat Cronulla 34-22, in a game where the NRL's disruptor rule caused more confusion.

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Strike centre given new Roosters deal after superb 2025

The Sydney Roosters have re-signed one of the NRL's best young talents until the end of 2029, making him a key figure in the evolution of their backline.

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Taumalolo in, but Tonga suffer another blow

Jason Taumalolo is set to return from a knee injury for Tonga against New Zealand, but Kristian Woolf's side has taken another hit to their backline.

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Tonga blow as Taumalolo ruled out of Samoa clash

Tonga co-captain Jason Taumalolo has succumbed to a knee injury on the eve of the rugby league Pacific Cup blockbuster against Samoa.

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Tabuai-Fidow makes huge call on 2026 World Cup

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has promised Samoa's fans he will play for them in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, returning from two years with Australia.

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Tonga's Stefano set for round two with big-bopper Haas

Melbourne prop Stefan Utoikamanu is set to debut for Tonga and resume hostilities with Samoa and Brisbane's Payne Haas in a Pacific Cup blockbuster.

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Nawaqanitawase magic can't overcome Eels' dominance

Parramatta have ambushed an error-prone Sydney Roosters to win 30-10, leaving the Roosters clinging desperately to the top eight.

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Tonga set to secure two of NRL's brightest young guns

Tonga are on track for a major boost in the Pacific Cup, with a pair of young NRL stars set to pledge allegiance.

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Roosters' season has a pulse with vital win over Manly

In wet and wild conditions, the Sydney Roosters have nabbed a vital 20-4 defeat of Manly, one of their biggest rivals for a place in the NRL finals.

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Queensland stun NSW to reign in State of Origin arena

Queensland have beaten NSW 24-12 in Sydney to win back the State of Origin shield and complete one of the Maroons' most unlikely series comebacks.

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State of Origin 2025 Game 3: where the series decider will be won and lost

From the huge decision to bring Josh Papalii out of Origin retirement to a titanic tussle in the centres, the series finale in Sydney promises intrigue

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Tupou lifted by rookies, Roosters make big Origin call

Daniel Tupou is the most capped player at the Sydney Roosters, but finds himself reinvigorated by two NRL rookies.

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Bring on Perth: Why Toia wants another crack at Latrell

Robert Toia's strong State of Origin debut for Queensland has revealed why he will have many classic battles with NSW star Latrell Mitchell in years to come.

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Maroons dominated in all areas by ruthless Blues

Queensland must now win two games away and make history to secure the State of Origin series after having no answers to a NSW side that ruled in all facets.

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New South Wales defeat Queensland 18-6 in series opener – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Blues completed back-to-back victories over their old foes in Brisbane with an 18-6 win in the 2025 series opener

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Blues rubbish Cleary claims on eve of State of Origin I

Nathan Cleary is set to play his first State of Origin game in almost two years at Suncorp Stadium, and Blues teammates say the star No.7 has nothing to prove.

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Destroyer Toia gets Maroons tick from 1995 tyro Ikin

Ben Ikin, the youngest and least experienced State of Origin debutant, has explained why 10-game NRL rookie Robert Toia can shine on Queensland debut.

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