The Sharks have suffered a major blow with veteran lock Dale Finucane facing up to three weeks on the sidelines after he was charged for a dangerous throw in his side’s emphatic 52-16 win over the Dragons.

Cameron Munster returns for the Storm just in time for their clash with the table-topping Panthers at AAMI Park.

Broncos coach Kevin Walters insists Reece Walsh doesn’t have any issues with the way he behaves around officials after the star fullback was suspended for three matches for swearing at referee Chris Butler in last week’s loss to the Titans.

Beleaguered Newcastle Knights coach Adam O’Brien admitted he is in the crosshairs and has been “separated from the herd” amid his side’s worrying form slump of late.

Incoming St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan has revealed details of the “positive” meeting he had with Ben Hunt and the Dragons brass, as the Brisbane Broncos suggested they are pulling out of the race to sign him.

The Broncos are without two stars and it could become three with fullback Reece Walsh facing the NRL Judiciary on Tuesday night.

There are worrying signs for the Broncos with forwards Tom Flegler and Jordan Riki to miss this week and potentially longer as they deal with foot injuries.

We’ve said it before and the last 24 hours is the classic case in point, rugby league never, ever sleeps.

Manly is reportedly set to sign Wests Tigers half Luke Brooks from 2024 on a long-term contract.

The Sea Eagles will be boosted by the return of several key players from injury, none more notable than Jake Trbojevic.

The Blues have suffered a big blow in their bid to avoid a sweep, with Souths star Latrell Mitchell ruled out until Round 21 at the earliest with a calf injury.

The Panthers have beaten the Knights 20-12 despite resting five of their Origin stars in ominous warning to the competition that they have the depth for a third straight title.

The Dolphins have been absolutely embarrassed on the Sunshine Coast, with the Parramatta Eels compiling a record 42 points in the first half of Saturday afternoon’s one-sided NRL contest.

Former rugby league star turned world champion boxer Anthony Mundine has shown while he’s still proud of the sky blue jersey he wore in the late 1990s, his anger over his departure from the team remains.

NSW made a huge promise to target debutant Reece Walsh ahead of the 2023 Origin series opener — vowing to push the young gun to his limits.

Star Maroons five-eighth Cameron Munster has admitted his viral sledge at Andrew Johns on the Footy Show wasn’t timed well.

Queensland legend Billy Moore has revealed just how different Origin camps were back in the 1990s.

BRISBANE: NSW coach Brad Fittler is under no illusions one man is key if the Blues are to secure an unlikely Suncorp Stadium victory — Payne Haas.

Queensland legend Billy Moore believes Mitchell Moses has the chance to take Nathan Cleary’s Blues jersey permanently if he can make history and lead the Blues to a series victory.

Roosters enforcer Matt Lodge has reportedly been granted permission to depart the Tricolours immediately after he was left out first grade last week.

The Dragons are more delusional than we thought if they think they can dig in and convince disgruntled skipper Ben Hunt to remain at the Red V.

Former Wests Tigers forward Joe Ofahengaue has opened up on his departure from the club, revealing he never wanted to leave but was forced out just months into a three-year deal.

Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold has slammed his side’s “disappointing” lack of effort after going down to the Eels 34-4 in a “frustrating” display.

Already dealing with Ben Hunt’s request for an immediate release, the St. George Illawarra Dragons have been handed another blow with Josh Kerr securing a mid-season switch.

An early favourite has emerged for Ben Hunt’s signature as the Dragons halfback confirmed his management has reached out to St George Illawarra to request a release.

The Dolphins are reportedly looking to seal a mid-year switch for a Dragons forward but appear even closer to announcing the signing of a gun Bulldogs outside back.

The Roosters have beaten the Knights 18-16 on the back of a Joey Manu masterclass in an epic fullback duel with Kalyn Ponga at McDonald Jones Stadium.

An early favourite has emerged for Ben Hunt’s signature as the Dragons halfback confirmed his management has reached out to St George Illawarra to request a release.

Blues Adviser Greg Alexander said on Thursday, injured trio Latrell Mitchell, Cameron Murray and Liam Martin were not certainties for Origin II - and Mitchell is now out.

The struggling Roosters are set for a huge club overhaul with more than 10 players reportedly on the chopping block at the season’s end.

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has named a new-look halves pairing after Luke Brooks went down injured last week while teenage sensation Tallyn Da Silva is also set for his NRL debut.

The Knights have swung the axe with a gun winger dropped for not meeting standards after missing the team bus.

Mitchell Moses has revealed the years-long transformation his game underwent in order to become NSW coach Brad Fittler’s go-to man this week.

Brad Fittler says he’s approached Game II with “limited risk” while taking a shot at the “circus” around NSW selections after some significant Blues changes were confirmed for next week’s do-or-die clash at Suncorp Stadium.

The Bulldogs have received a handy boost with star hooker Reed Mahoney receiving clearance to play on Monday.

Eels star Mitchell Moses delivered a masterclass performance that sealed a 34-12 over the Bulldogs — and should all but win him NSW’s No.7 jersey for Origin II.

Jarome Luai and Penrith’s Blues contingent were on fire, but Liam Martin could be ruled out of Origin II as the Panthers beat the Roosters 30-6 in a fiery clash at Allianz Stadium.

The Bulldogs have received a handy boost with star hooker Reed Mahoney receiving clearance to play on Monday.

The Broncos have delivered an incredible 24-20 victory over the Knights after young gun Ezra Mam produced one of the best flick passes ever seen in the NRL.

The Penrith Panthers could be on the verge of announcing some key contract news but may find it much more difficult to extend another star anytime soon.

A pair of Origin greats believe Cody Walker’s chances of an Origin recall have been dashed.

Titans and Maroons enforcer Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has avoided any charge after a forearm on Apisai Koroisau left the Tigers and Blues hooker with a suspected broken jaw.

Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds is Michael Ennis’ pick to wear the Blues’ No.7 jersey in Origin II — but there’s still room for Nicho Hynes in the starting side.

South Sydney — and potentially the NSW Blues — have suffered a big blow with Cody Walker set to miss Saturday’s clash with the Dragons.

Dolphins supercoach Wayne Bennett has weighed in on the heated NSW halfback debate as a huge decision looms for Blues coach Brad Fittler.

The Bulldogs have reportedly given both Paul Alamoti and Jake Averillo permission to test the open market is a shock move.

Dylan Brown’s lawyer says CCTV does not support the allegation the Parramatta Eels star touched a woman’s breasts on five occasions at a Sydney eastern suburbs hotel.

A Roosters rookie could slot into the starting team as Trent Robinson plots a spine shake-up.

Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou has revealed the staggering toll the infamous hip drop tackle has taken on his squad following his latest injury blow.

Roosters prop Matt Lodge has confirmed he won’t at the club next year, with the veteran likely to be picked up by a rival NRL club in 2024.

Things can change pretty quickly in rugby league. Just ask Brad Fittler.

A shock suitor has emerged in the race to sign maligned halfback Luke Brooks who remains without a contract for the 2024 season.

There’s three players who can dig NSW out of the Blues’ current state of flux off the back of champion halfback Nathan Cleary being ruled out for six weeks.

Queensland duo Tom Gilbert and Jai Arrow have been ruled out for the remainder of the State of Origin series and debate has raged over the duo’s replacements for Game II.

The Blues and the Panthers will be sweating on the fitness of star halfback Nathan Cleary after he went off early against the Dragons with a hamstring injury.

NRL legends Cooper Cronk and Mal Meninga were left baffled as to how Dolphins centre Euan Aitken escaped punishment for a hip drop tackle on the Warriors’ Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.

The State of Origin series opener was a brutal affair but the Penrith Panthers are set to have all of their Blues representatives backing up in a big boost.

Jacob Kiraz has been ruled out after an elbow injury at training with Origin star Josh Addo-Carr to take his place in a timely boost.

When New South Wales lost last year’s State of Origin series opener to Queensland, coach Brad Fittler was quick to respond with mass changes.

Queensland Rugby League have been fined $30,000 for an alleged breach of NRL rules after having 14 players on the field in a bizarre moment of confusion during Wednesday’s Origin opener.

There are serious concerns for NSW skipper Isabelle Kelly after the superstar centre was taken to hospital with a throat injury as Queensland held on to win 18-10 in the women’s State of Origin opener in Sydney.

The State of Origin series opener was a brutal affair — and now a host of NRL clubs could be without their big-name stars.

Queensland looked down and out for the count but once again they found a way to sink New South Wales on Wednesday night.

The 2023 State of Origin series opener is here and rugby league fans are waiting in anticipation for kick-off.

The stage is set for Game 1 of the 2023 State of Origin series in Adelaide as the New South Wales Blues host the Queensland Maroons in what promises to be a thrilling affair.