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Blues drop Olakau'atu, Lucas to debut in Origin II

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 11:30am AEST

Blues coach Laurie Daley confirms his starting line-up ahead of next week's State of Origin II against Queensland at the MCG. 

Israel Folau linked with bombshell NRL return as likely club revealed

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 9:19am AEST

Israel Folau is reportedly eyeing a stunning return to the NRL.

Paul Crawley: Shock Blues call that could spark another ‘circus’; gamble that could seal Laurie Daley’s Origin fate

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 7:58am AEST

Good luck to Mark Nawaqanitawase for his NSW Origin call up.

‘Grave fears’: NSW great’s warning for Blues if Daley ignores crucial team switch — Origin Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 7:54am AEST

Former Blues star Braith Anasta has once again urged NSW Laurie Daley to promote Cam Murray to the starting line up to help arrest the team’s shocking first half record.

Evans's coming out took extraordinary courage and the NRL must match it

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 6:15am AEST

Kane Evans showed remarkable bravery to reveal his sexuality to the world and now rugby league must lift to his level. 

QLD’s ‘worrying’ fullback warning; unluckiest star to miss out: Origin Winners and Losers

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 6:06am AEST

The Blues have named their squad and Queensland have unveiled their team for Game II of the 2026 Origin series — and a number of winners and losers have emerged.

‘I know that I’m gay’: Former NRL enforcer comes out in emotional interview

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 4:45am AEST

Former NRL enforcer and Fijian international Kane Evans has detailed his battles with alcohol, substance addiction and suicidal thoughts while wrestling with his sexuality in an emotional interview aired on Channel Nine’s 100% Footy on Monday night. Dan Walsh

‘Not playing the same’: Damning numbers as ‘incredible’ Tigers reality laid bare

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 at 10:13pm AEST

The “incredible” numbers behind the Tigers’ decline since Jarome Luai signed with the Chiefs have been laid bare, with the “jury still out” on the NRL’s early season surprise packet.

‘I know I’m gay’: Ex-NRL enforcer reveals addiction struggles and comes out in emotional interview

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 at 10:13pm AEST

Former NRL enforcer Kane Evans has become the second male player in league history to come out as gay.

‘Where it’s headed’: Shock Madge claim as Broncos urged to make big Walsh change

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 at 8:53pm AEST

Brisbane’s stunning five-game losing streak and fall from grace after last year’s premiership triumph could see coach Michael Maguire suddenly come under pressure.