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Live: Ponga backs up for Knights after Origin I send-off

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 30 May 2026 at 2:21pm AEST

Kalyn Ponga is backing up for the Newcastle Knights, just days after his seismic send-off in State of Origin Game I. Follow live.

Origin star makes Knights return for struggling Eels clash after controversial act — NRL LIVE

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 30 May 2026 at 1:36pm AEST

The Newcastle Knights will have Kalyn Ponga back up from Origin when they take on the struggling Eels.

Ashley Klein is set to officiate State of Origin game two despite backlash from Kalyn Ponga send-off

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 30 May 2026 at 11:53am AEST

After sending off Maroons fullback Kalyn Ponga during State of Origin game one on Wednesday night, Ashley Klein is set to retain his position as referee for game two in Melbourne.

Heartbreak for Blayke Brailey as horror injury ends remarkable run, triggers Origin dilemma

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 30 May 2026 at 9:25am AEST

The Cronulla Sharks will be facing a challenge they haven’t had to think about for years, finding a short-term replacement for hooker Blayke Brailey.

State of Origin 2026: Jacob Saifiti reflects on being overlooked by NSW Blues in Game One, faces nervous selection wait, Payne Haas, Addin Fonua-Blake, nrl news

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 30 May 2026 at 9:00am AEST

Jacob Saifiti was the first State of Origin victim of the fluid six-man bench rules, with the NSW enforcer not getting on in the Accor Stadium opener despite being the only recognised prop forward available.

Foran ‘disappointed’ as Manly golden run ends... but admits confusion amid grim ref stat

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 30 May 2026 at 12:00am AEST

Manly interim coach Kieran Foran was left “disappointed” by his side’s first half of footy during a 28-22 loss to Cronulla but admitted he was confused by the officiating.

‘Ramifications for NSW’: Star’s serious injury just days after Origin debut in huge Sharks, Blues blow

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 9:57pm AEST

Sharks gun Blayke Brailey is in serious doubt for the rest of the Origin series after suffering a suspected broken arm against Manly.

Live: Red-hot Sharks race out to commanding lead against ill-disciplined Manly

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 7:40pm AEST

First gamer Niwhai Puru crosses for the Sharks in a dominant first half against Kieran Foran's high-flying Sea Eagles. Follow live.

Sharks’ welcome recruiting win after dual blow; Roosters star’s ‘crazy’ Storm call — Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 6:00pm AEST

The Sharks have locked down exciting local product Sam Stonestreet long-term, with the winger signing a three-year extension with the club.

Eels reveal Moses injury outlook ahead of Origin II

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 2:26pm AEST

Parramatta do not have any concerns with the handling of Mitchell Moses's fitness in the NSW Blues set-up, as the Eels skipper faces a race against the clock to play before Game II of State of Origin.