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Round 14: Panthers sublime, something seriously wrong with Broncos
What is going on at the Broncos? For a second straight week they have fallen to team from the bottom of the ladder. Meanwhile the top of the ladder Panthers have put on an absolutely stunning performance against the bewildered Tigers.
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STATE OF ORIGIN
GAME II
Origin: Blues unaffected by Game II changes, embracing 'hate' factor
We're rounding the halfway point of the NRL season in between Games I and II of State of Origin and, as ever, there is plenty happening around the clubs. Isaac Issa has it covered in his Midweek Mail.
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Late drama as penalty helps Dogs topple Eels
Stephen Crichton has kicked a late penalty goal to help Canterbury slow the Bulldogs' worrying run of NRL form with a 14-12 win over Parramatta.
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ROUND 14
SUNDAY FOOTBALL
'Embarrassing': Benji Marshall apologises for 'brain-dead' Tigers
Benji Marshall has apologised for Wests Tigers' "embarrassing" 68-0 drubbing from Penrith, threatening to swing the axe on his "brain-dead" NRL side.
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ROUND 14
ROUND 14
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Foran crowns new deal, Manly sinks Souths
Manly have celebrated Kieran Foran's coronation as Sea Eagles head coach by moving into the NRL's top four with a 28-14 win over South Sydney.
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JUNE TIERS
Panthers, Wahs a cut above ... alarm bells in Brisbane
After three months of the 2026 NRL season, it is time again to evaluate the teams. Who have the best chance to win the premiership? Who are legitimate contenders? And which teams should be looking towards the 2027 season?
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Jacob Kiraz plays down Origin talk, but Dogs star feeling the flow at fullback
Top Headlines
- NRL teams: Tigers centres return, Wahs lose Fish
- 'Ashamed': Knights ban forward for drink-driving
- Former Roosters, Eels prop comes out as gay
- NSW drop Olakau'atu as Daley confirms lineup
- Late drama as penalty helps Dogs topple Eels
- Bronx rise to support Arrow in clash with Souths
- 'Right headspace': Slater explains Walsh recall
- Walsh in, Dolphin debuts in new Maroons squad
- Benji Marshall apologises for 'brain-dead' Tigers
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State of Origin: The all-time records and statistics
The State of Origin series started in 1980 and since that very first encounter we have witnessed 133 games and seen plenty of amazing rugby league.
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Benji said it best, but deep down Luai is yet another Wests Tigers heartbreak
At a moment in time when Tigers fans were happier than they have been for many long years, Jarome Luai's announcement comes as yet another kick in the teeth for the battling merger club.
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Peter V'Landys, expansion, rule changes: Is the NRL heading in the right direction?
With the NRL charging ever onwards, we pause to ponder; where does the game we all love currently stand?
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