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Penrith Panthers release controversial centre Taylan May

Centre Taylan May has parted company with Penrith, bringing to a close a bitter backroom feud between the NRL club and the troubled player.
Taylan May wears headphones

'Frustrated' Mitchell Moses binned as lacklustre Eels fall back to last spot with another loss to Rabbitohs

Halfback Mitchell Moses ends the game on the sidelines as a 32-16 loss to South Sydney sends Parramatta crashing back into last place on the NRL ladder.
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Referee Liam Kennedy speaks to Parramatta Eels player Mitchell Moses during an NRL game.

This NRL warhorse learned the ropes alongside an English legend. Now, he'll try to take down his son

Almost 20 years ago, Elliott Whitehead was coached by Leon Pryce. Ten years ago they played together. This weekend, the Raiders veteran will face off against his dear mate's son in the rookie sensation's second NRL game. 
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A collage of three rugby league players

Ex-Wallabies playmaker joins Titans for remainder of 2024 NRL season

Former Wallabies fly-half Carter Gordon trains with the Gold Coast Titans for the first time after being released from his Rugby Australia contract.
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A Wallabies player looks down the field during a match at the Rugby World Cup.

Jillaroos set for historic Test as a part of NRL's Las Vegas trip in 2025

Australia's biggest women's rugby league stars will join their male counterparts in Las Vegas next year in a one-off Test against England.
Jillaroos players celebrate a try

Decimated Brisbane Broncos carry hefty injury toll and losing streak into grand final rematch

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is still optimistic about his team's chances of making the finals despite losing four straight games heading into a pivotal clash with Penrith.
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Brisbane Broncos player Tyson Smoothy stands on the field during an NRL game with his hands on his hips.

'Have we overcorrected?' Trent Robinson joins chorus of NRL coaches calling for sin bin overhaul

Trent Robinson joins Wayne Bennett in calling for an overhaul of the NRL's use of the sin bin, claiming the sport must try to keep the integrity of the game.
Trent Robinson speaks to the media

NRL Round-Up: 'Ugly' Storm get it done again and a UK legend flies around the world for his son's debut

Former Great Britain player Leon Pryce and his family made the 17,000km trip to watch son Will score a try on debut for Newcastle, Nicho Hynes struggles continue and the Storm, somehow, still win. Here's this week's NRL Round-Up.
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A composite picture of Will Pryce, Nicho Hynes and James Tedesco

Roosters star suffers suspected broken hand as tricolours dominate Wests Tigers

The Roosters' perfect performance against Wests Tigers was ruined only by a suspected broken hand suffered by Joey Manu. North Queensland stun Penrith and the Dragons beat the Dolphins.
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Joseph Manu is helped off the field

Manly confirm shock switch for Tom Trbojevic as club looks to end injury woes

Manly star Tom Trbojevic will move from fullback when he returns from injury next week as the Sea Eagles look to end the former Dally M winner's shocking run with injury. 
Tom Trbojevic limps off the field and holds his head

Maroons star out of State of Origin decider after limping off in Storm's win over Raiders

Queensland winger Xavier Coates is out of State of Origin III after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Storm's gritty 16-6 defeat of the Raiders.
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Xavier Coates covers his face

Sharks star told to ‘dust himself off’ after missed field-goal shot in golden-point defeat to Bulldogs

The Sharks had their chances to claim victory against the Bulldogs, who got home 15-14 on the back of Matt Burton's cool nerves during golden-point extra time.
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Nicho Hynes looks on after Sharks' NRL loss to Bulldogs.

Women's Origin has finally had its first taste of one of rugby league's great experiences. So what's next?

As 22,000 fans let out a "Queenslander" chant to drive their heroes home in the first Women's State of Origin decider, it became clear how immense 2023 could be for rugby league in Australia. 
Queensland Maroons prop Chelsea Lenarduzzi holds her arms out after winning Women's State of Origin III.

Five quick hits: a horror start, an ageless wonder and some kicking brilliance won the women's Origin for Queensland

The Blues never got started, a Maroons legend never stopped and Queensland claimed the first ever women's State of Origin decider. Here's five quick hits from the epic clash in Townsville. 
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A group of rugby league players look upset after losing a game

Maroons lift the shield after masterclass in historic Women's State of Origin decider

The Women's State of Origin shield will stay in Queensland for another 12 months after the Maroons scored a comprehensive win over the Blues in the decider in Townsville.
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Queensland Maroons players lift the Women's State of Origin shield.

'What a story it's going to be': Why Blues believe they can pull off State of Origin's mission impossible

Only two New South Wales sides have won deciders on Queensland soil but after their thumping win in Melbourne, this year's Blues are certain they can climb Origin's highest mountain. 
A group of players celebrate an Origin try

analysis:New South Wales's thumping Game II victory was the game of Mitchell Moses' life

More often than not, the New South Wales halfback spot can be a poisoned chalice but under the harshest of scrutiny Mitchell Moses produced the game of his life. 
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A man kicks a ball during a State of Origin match

The 2022 turnaround giving Queensland hope of pulling off another Lang Park miracle

New South Wales has the momentum after putting Queensland to the sword in State of Origin II in Melbourne, but the Maroons do not have to think too far back for the last time they bounced back from a loss like this.
A composite photo of Ben Hunt and Daly Cherry-Evans holding their heads

Five quick hits — NSW vindicated with selection calls in huge Origin win, Blues flyer takes a 'speccy' at the 'G

New South Wales was dominant, Mitchell Moses steered the pack around the MCG like a dream, and Zac Lomax flew high in front of 90,084 at the MCG. Here are the five quick hits from State of Origin Game II.
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Zac Lomax celebrates scoring a try against the Maroons.

Blues batter Queensland in dominant State of Origin display to set up deciding Game III

NSW scores six tries in a record-breaking first half to set up a dominant victory over Queensland in State of Origin II and send the series to a decider.
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Jarome Luai and Brian To'o celebrate

analysis:Latrell Mitchell's Origin legend will be put to the ultimate test at the MCG

After three years out, Latrell Mitchell will return to State of Origin football with the hopes of a state on his shoulders as New South Wales search for a saviour. 
Latrell Mitchell of the Blues celebrates scoring a try

No Origin demons for Reece Walsh despite knockout in series opener, Slater says

There will be no lingering demons with Queensland fullback Reece Walsh from his State of Origin I concussion when he takes to the MCG on Wednesday night, according to Maroons coach Billy Slater.
Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater points while holding a ball in front of fullback Reece Walsh at State of Origin training.

Remembering the wartime heroes and unlikely origins of Australia's greatest sporting rivalry

Wayne Marjoribanks always knew his dad was a great footy player. What he didn’t know was that the travelling confectionary salesman was the first Blues captain in what some rugby league historians consider the first ever State of Origin game. 
Composite black and white image of man holding trophy sitting on teammates' shoulders and another wearing football jersey

Ready for State of Origin Game II? Here's what you need to know ahead of kick-off

The stakes are high for the second blockbuster in this year's State of Origin series. Here's a breakdown of what you need to know.
Spencer Leniu is denied by Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Mitchell Moses's assertiveness in Blues camp 'what we needed after' series-opening loss, says Luai

Mitchell Moses has taken charge of the Blues at training ahead of State of Origin II, and Jarome Luai says it is just what the doctor ordered as NSW tries to save the series.
Jarome Luai stands behind Mitchell Moses at NSW State of Origin training.