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The six weeks from hell that whipped the Sky Blues into Origin shape
from ABC News: Rugby League
For the second year in a row both New South Wales and Queensland enter the women's State of Origin match with barely a game between them this year, but a six-week training block that one player called "one of the hardest things I've ever done" has them primed for the series opener.
Penrith Panthers vs Manly Sea Eagles Tips, Odds, Teams & Predictions – NRL Round 9 2026
from sportsnews.com.au
Penrith remains the benchmark of the competition, responding emphatically last week to reaffirm their premiership credentials. Manly, however, arrives with renewed energy, unbeaten since a coaching change and playing with …
The post Penrith Panthers vs Manly Sea Eagles Tips, Odds, Teams & Predictions – NRL Round 9 2026 first appeared on Sports News Australia.
Cowboys secretly meet with gun playmaker; Star Penrith duo respond to PNG rumour — Whispers
from FOX SPORTS League
The Cowboys are reportedly circling Warriors gun Chanel Harris-Tavita, with the club interested in pairing the talented playmaker with superstar Tom Dearden.
Canterbury Bulldogs vs North Queensland Cowboys Tips, Odds, Teams & Predictions – NRL Round 9 2026
from sportsnews.com.au
Canterbury returns home under pressure after back-to-back heavy defeats, with defensive lapses compounding their attacking inconsistency. North Queensland, by contrast, continues to embrace high-scoring contests, winning five of their past …
The post Canterbury Bulldogs vs North Queensland Cowboys Tips, Odds, Teams & Predictions – NRL Round 9 2026 first appeared on Sports News Australia.
‘Thinking about walking away’: Why Origin debutant nearly quit rugby league
from FOX SPORTS League
Ahead of making her debut for the NSW Blues, Teagan Berry has opened up on how she considered walking away from the sport at the end of last season.
Benji Marshall’s ‘emotional’ chat with ‘broken down’ Jarome Luai... and powerful reveal on moment he ‘begged’ star
from FOX SPORTS League
Tigers coach Benji Marshall has revealed an “emotional” conversation with Jarome Luai in his office that proves the star five-eighth’s move to Papua New Guinea is about more than “just himself”.
In signing Jarome Luai, Papua New Guinea's power has become real
from ABC News: Rugby League
Jarome Luai's decision to sign with Papua New Guinea is a showcase of the economic power behind the Chiefs and marks the start of the greatest rugby league gold rush since Super League.
‘All I need to know’: Storm star opens up on scary stroke ordeal, gets green light for 2026 return
from FOX SPORTS League
The struggling Melbourne Storm have been given a much-needed boost.
‘We now have player 001’: Chiefs release Luai photo as key contract detail revealed
from FOX SPORTS League
The PNG Chiefs have confirmed details of Jarome Luai’s marquee signing, revealing the four-time premiership player is contracted for two seasons with an option to remain at the club in 2030.
Wests Tigers star Luai confirms move to PNG Chiefs
from ABC News: Rugby League
Jarome Luai will leave Wests Tigers at the end of the 2027 season, announcing he will join the PNG Chiefs for their entry to the NRL.