Jeremiah Nanai has laid bare his burning desire to return to the State of Origin arena after leading North Queensland to a thrilling 26-12 upset of the Penrith Panthers.

A frustrated Ivan Cleary said only 13 words in a frosty post-match press conference following the Panthers’ second shock loss in as many weeks.

The Manly Sea Eagles and Melbourne Storm will meet again 15 years after the infamous Battle of Brookvale in a key clash for both sides on Saturday night.

The North Queensland Cowboys will be desperate to arrest a concerning form slump on Saturday afternoon, but it won’t come easy against a well-rested Panthers side.

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak hobbled off in his 100th game as a late Sam Healey score in the end did not prove the match-winner at Suncorp Stadium. Aaron Goile

The Warriors and Dolphins will face off in a top-four blockbuster to open a massive Saturday afternoon of rugby league live and exclusive on Fox League.

Follow live coverage of the Warriors’ trip to Brisbane to take on the Dolphins in a second versus third NRL clash. Stuff sports reporters

The Dolphins and Warriors meet in a blockbuster NRL clash between two genuine premiership contenders at Lang Park. Follow live.

The Melbourne Storm are set to bolster their stocks in the outside backs after reportedly signing Bulldogs centre Bronson Xerri to a three-year deal.

All you need to know about the Warriors’ trip to Brisbane to take on the Dolphins in a second versus third clash. Stuff sports reporters