As he prepares to become the most capped player in North Queensland history, Cowboys veteran Jason Taumalolo has come back from the brink to forge one last legend in his glittering career. 

Broncos playmaker Ezra Mam is hoping for an unlikely Origin Game 1 berth for Queensland but concedes that defensively, his game is not up to scratch.

Luke Metcalf is reportedly seeking reassurance about his future after being relegated to the bench in favour of Tanah Boyd and Chanel Harris-Tavita. RNZ sports reporters

Dean Young should not be judged on wins and losses. Not this weekend against the Newcastle Knights. And certainly not over the next month.

Inside a fortnight until Origin squads for Game 1 are selected and debate has raged over who Blues coach Laurie Daley should name in his backline.

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The management of star halfback Luke Metcalf are reportedly seeking a meeting with the New Zealand Warriors to gain clarity on his future and role in the team.

The Bulldogs are under enormous pressure to turn around their mini-slump this week, but what is really the problem that has seen them drop back to the pack?

Spencer Leniu’s future at the Sydney Roosters looks set to come to an end sooner than expected, with the NSW Blues forward unlikely to see out his contract with the club.

The four Canterbury Bulldogs players who missed the team’s flight to Brisbane Airport have been sanctioned as the club’s culture continues to be put under the microscope.