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The Olympic past behind Tolu Koula's rise to State of Origin

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 3:51pm AEST

Manly speedster Tolu Koula is set to bring his pace to the Origin arena at the same stadium where his parents represented Tonga in the Sydney Olympics. 

Ponga explains why he's in an Origin sweet spot after controversial selection

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 1:28pm AEST

Kayln Ponga was a controversial selection for the Maroons, but the Newcastle star says he's backing himself to perform.

Why Kotoni Staggs is making his Origin battles personal

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 12:26pm AEST

When Kotoni Staggs takes the field he transforms into the angriest man in the NRL and upon his return to the New South Wales side the Brisbane centre is ready to channel his rage into State of Origin. 

Warriors give Tanah Boyd three-year contract extension after ACL injury

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 10:18am AEST

The Warriors have re-signed injured halfback Tanah Boyd to a three-year contract extension. Stuff sports reporters

Disgraced Warriors legend using boxing to rebuild himself after prison

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 5:30am AEST

Manu Vatuvei is no longer fighting for redemption, but for purpose. Jonty Dine

Live: Raiders forced into late change, host depleted Dolphins in Canberra

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 6:42pm AEST

The Raiders look to bounce back from two-straight NRL defeats against the Dolphins in Canberra, as Queensland hope Jai Arrow joins them in camp ahead of Game I. Follow live.

Blues fighting for an Origin dynasty a decade in the making

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 4:07pm AEST

Ten years after playing in New South Wales's breakthrough victory over Queensland, Isabelle Kelly returns to the Gold Coast on the cusp of launching a Blues Origin dynasty. 

MND has been called 'the beast'. We still don't know what causes it

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 2:41pm AEST

As another rugby league player is diagnosed with motor neurone disease, we asked experts why so little is known about what causes it.

Netball NZ appoints new boss tasked with turning sport around

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 2:00pm AEST

Newly appointed Netball New Zealand boss Jennah Wootten will be tasked with leading the sport out of a turbulent 2025 Brendon Egan

North Queensland Cowboys vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Tips, Odds, Teams & Predictions – NRL Round 12 2026

from sportsnews.com.au

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 1:40pm AEST

North Queensland and South Sydney wrap up Round 12 with both sides searching for consistency as they meet in Townsville on Sunday night. The Cowboys head into the clash with …

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