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Fonua-Blake, Ponga to benefit from big Origin change

The NRL has made the biggest change to State of Origin eligibility rules in the game's history, with New Zealand also set to benefit from the overhaul.

AAP · Feb 15

Bring back mid-year Tests: Fisher-Harris makes call

New Zealand captain James Fisher-Harris would like to see the return of mid-season Tests, but Tonga coach Kristian Woolf has a word of warning on the subject.

AAP · Nov 2, 2025

'A privilege': NRL stars embrace their island heritage

Emerging super powers Samoa and Tonga will field formidable teams loaded with NRL talent in the third edition of the Pacific Championships.

AAP · Oct 17, 2025

'I'd be sent off every week': confusion over pest rule

Hudson Young's sin-binning for celebrating in Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh's face has left Canberra confused about the NRL's rules against stirring players up.

AAP · Sep 18, 2025

Brakes on Blayke: Why Roosters must stop Sharks No.9

Blayke Brailey has been the form dummy-half of the NRL through the second half of 2025, and the Sydney Roosters know the Cronulla No.9 must be contained.

AAP · Sep 12, 2025

Bennett wants overhaul of international league rules

Wayne Bennett has backed alterations to State of Origin eligibility rules, but believes changes also need to happen at an international level.

AAP · Jul 25, 2025

'Selfless': why NRL star played hours after funeral

Cronulla prop Addin Fonua-Blake has explained his decision to face the Dolphins only hours after attending his grandfather's funeral.

AAP · Jul 14, 2025

'Mental lapses': Cronulla star on frustrating season

Highly touted prop Addin Fonua-Blake has admitted to struggling mentally, as one of Cronulla's most important NRL tests looms.

AAP · Jun 25, 2025

'No-excuse' mantra driving Warriors' record year in Oz

The Warriors are on track for their best ever season in Australia, having already won more games in the country than in most years in the club's history.

AAP · Jun 6, 2025

Jealous Sharks star says Origin rule change not answer

Addin Fonua-Blake has admitted he may not have played for New Zealand had he been better advised, given his one Test means he cannot play State of Origin.

AAP · Jun 3, 2025