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Will Panthers stars back up from Origin for top-of-the table clash with Warriors?

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sun, 31 May 2026 at 2:00am AEST

All you need to know as Penrith host the Warriors in round 13 of the NRL on Sunday night. Stuff sports reporters

Trent Robinson calls out Roosters’ ‘disrespect’ in Storm reality check

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 30 May 2026 at 10:53pm AEST

Trent Robinson has called out the Roosters’ “lack of respect for the ball” in a 18-4 loss to Melbourne, declaring the fact the Roosters had six Origin players backing up is the “last excuse” he would make.

LIVE NRL: Big injury blow for Storm as Roosters make ‘remarkable’ statement

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 30 May 2026 at 8:15pm AEST

The Sydney Roosters face the Melbourne Storm in a blockbuster clash to wrap up a big Saturday of NRL action in Round 13.

Arrow travels overseas to ‘fight for my life’; Flanno reveals ugly abuse wife ‘doesn’t deserve’ — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 30 May 2026 at 5:29pm AEST

Jai Arrow is making his way to Spain to prepare himself for formal treatment for Motor Neurone Disease, in a move the 30-year-old is calling “the fight for my life”.

‘A bit of a s*** fight’: Blues debutant Addin Fonua-Blake hits back at criticism

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 30 May 2026 at 3:55pm AEST

Addin Fonua-Blake has hit back at criticism of his first stint in the Origin opener when the Blues didn’t touch the ball, with the NSW rookie hoping he gets the chance to play alongside the returning Payne Haas for game two in Melbourne.

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.