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With State of Origin upon us, we saw the first of the abbreviated rounds. The teams that were required to play weren't all free from Origin absentees and there were a couple of surprise results.
North Queensland leapfrogged South Sydney into sixth position on the NRL ladder after fullback Scott Drinkwater had another influential display in a 30-18 win over the Rabbitohs.
The NRL season moves into the State of Origin period, where tipping becomes trickier. Lots of byes mean you don't have as many games to get right, but there are still plenty of quality players missing from the teams that are playing.
The Rookie of the Year race is beginning to properly separate into tiers after Rounds 10 and 11.
The teams are in for State of Origin and Isaac Issa has all the news from inside Blues camp. Meanwhile in the NRL, the Origin period is poised to throw up some intriguing changes.
Since State of Origin's inception in 1980, allowing the best players in the nation to represent their state in a three-game series has embedded itself in the hearts and minds of fans of the great game.
South Sydney and former Queensland State of Origin enforcer Jai Arrow will retire from the NRL immediately after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
The NRL season has reached the State of Origin period, with plenty of byes and key players missing. It makes tipping easier and yet tougher at the same time.
The NRL's annual festival of football saw the Storm continue their recovery, the Bulldogs slump to another awful loss, the Cowboys shock the Roosters, and the Panthers have a tougher than expected battle with the Dragons.
NSW captain Isaah Yeo has lauded Latrell Mitchell's selflessness in ruling himself out of the State of Origin series opener after aggravating his back injury.
Stephen Crichton has retained his spot in the NSW State of Origin team following questions over his form and shoulder injury.
It's Magic Round, the weekend where the entire NRL, apart from the Raiders, heads to Brisbane to battle it out on the hallowed turf of Suncorp Stadium. I
The 2026 NRL season rolls on to Round 11, where the misfiring Bulldogs and Dragons can't avoid the ever sharpening spotlight.
Latrell Mitchell limped from the field late in the 32-10 win by the Dolphins over South Sydney to rock NSW on the cusp of State of Origin.
Latrell Mitchell has been named to return from his back injury just in time to figure in NSW's State of Origin plans.
The NRL season has reached Magic Round, with plenty of exciting games lined up for the festival of rugby league at Suncorp Stadium.
Round 10 saw the Panthers continue on their winning way, the Bulldogs collect another loss, the Storm finally break their losing streak and the Sharks have a complete shocker.
The NRL season rolls into Round 10, with the Panthers standing out at the top of the ladder as the most reliable team in the competition.
But the Sharks coach, who is usually a fierce defender of his players in defeat, could barely hide his contempt with their performance against the Rabbitohs.
South Sydney have punished Cronulla 36-12, cutting the Sharks down to size without Latrell Mitchell and solidifying their position in the NRL's top four.
The 2026 NRL season rolls on to Round 10, and the crucial Blues fullback role remains in the spotlight. Meanwhile, a disenchanted Dragon appears to have had a change of heart.
Wayne Bennett expects NSW star Latrell Mitchell to recover from injury in time for the State of Origin series opener.
With the season settling into rhythm, the narratives around the game's brightest young stars have become less about projection and more about action.
Alex Johnston has officially signed with the PNG Chiefs, apologising for "going off early" last week.
Round 9 saw plenty of points scored and some really close contests, Round 10 once again throws up some tricky tipping prospects.
