The 11-1 Penrith Panthers march on in relentless fashion, subduing top-four contenders Melbourne (32-6), Sydney Roosters (32-12) and North Queensland (22-0) in the past three rounds. But the representative period …

The only Origin absentee from this clash is a big one: Manly and Queensland No.7 Daly Cherry-Evans, who has toyed with the Warriors like arguably no other player in their …

These adversaries have been similarly affected by the Origin series opener. Canberra are without heart-and-soul prop Josh Papalii and halves spearhead Jack Wighton, while Sydney Roosters surrender James Tedesco, Daniel …

Victims of their own success to an extent, North Queensland Cowboys must overcome the Origin drain to maintain their top-four standing. Maroons Jeremiah Nanai, Reuben Cotter, Tom Dearden and Valentine …

Penrith has opened up a four-point lead on the field, following up the first loss of its title defence to Parramatta in Round 9 with big statements against high-profile rivals …

Gold Coast Titans have gained a belated foothold in their biggest rivalry with five wins in their last eight encounters with Brisbane Broncos. Honours were shared in 2021, with the …

Both sides are coming into this make-or-break showdown in Redcliffe at a low ebb. The 4-7 Warriors have won just one of their last six and have been little short …

South Sydney and Wests Tigers square off for the second time in six weeks. The Tigers pulled off a 23-22 upset in Round 7 on the back of Jackson Hastings’ …

Potentially the game of the round as the fourth-placed, 7-4 Cronulla Sharks host the seventh-placed, 6-5 Sydney Roosters. The Sharks have dipped after their sizzling start to 2022 and haven’t …

Canterbury moves into its second week of the post-Barrett era, having put up a decent fight in a 36-22 loss to Wests Tigers with interim Mick Potter taking the reins. …

Are Canberra Raiders back? They’re playing arguably their best football since 2020 and have won three on the trot, following up an ugly drought-breaker against the Bulldogs with a gallant …

Melbourne and Manly both have bigger fish to fry than focusing on one of the NRL’s most bitter rivalries, with the injury-hit Storm in the rare position of coming off …