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Breakout star’s contract reward; Bronco’s exit confirmed in ‘major statement signing’ — NRL Daily
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Clayton Faulalo has been rewarded with a contract extension after a standout period filling for the injured Tom Trbojevic, with the 26-year-old signing on for a further two seasons at Manly.
There is a seven-way shootout for two Blues spots. This is what the numbers say
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While the NRL action continues on Friday night, all the talk is still about NSW’s stunning collapse against Queensland and what potential changes Laurie Daley could make for this year’s State of Origin decider.
Daley slammed for ‘letting down’ Blues rookie as ‘sad’ question emerges over axed star
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Sea Eagles coach Kieran Foran is confident edge forward Haumole Olakau’atu can fight his way back into the NSW side for the State of Origin decider after the barnstorming back-rower was a shock omission for game two at the MCG.
The 10 minutes that Blues lost Origin II... and one stupid sight I can’t understand - Alex McKinnon
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There are two ways a coach can make a real impact on the end result: team selection and the interchange.
Inside Blues MCG ‘crisis’ meeting; why decider could spark Slater bidding war — Origin Daily
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It is the image that will give NSW Blues fans some hope of pulling off a State of Origin miracle.
NRL 2026: The biggest talking points ahead of Round 16, Nicho Hynes return for Cronulla Sharks, Daly Cherry-Evans form
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The Raiders’ season is on thin ice, so an NRL great has urged Ricky Stuart to make positional switch in order to create a much-needed “spark”.
‘Wow’: The star of the future you need to know as QLD halfback makes U19s Origin statement
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The Melbourne Storm’s stars of the future have shone as a tough 24 hours for the NSW Blues continued, with the Queensland Maroons claiming a 28-14 win in the men’s Under 19s State of Origin clash on Thursday evening.
Keary reveals Madge act that left Blues players ‘in tears’... and how it exposes NSW’s real ‘problem’
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It was the powerful act from former Blues coach Michael Maguire that left players in “tears”.
‘Nathan never does that’: Keary says shock Cleary sight shows everyone is missing the point
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While all the debate is on who Laurie Daley should and should not drop ahead of the State of Origin decider, former NSW Blues player Luke Keary said everyone is missing the point.
Ex-Silver Fern hits out at ‘double standards’ as Israel Folau's NRL move 'blocked'
from Stuff.co.nz - League
Israel Folau has called out the NRL’s “double standards” when it comes to inclusivity after his wife, Maria Folau, revealed their side of the story. Alyssa Bone