Matt Burton has declared he would be ready to play left centre for NSW in State of Origin III, as Michael Maguire weighs up how to replace Latrell Mitchell.
Jasper Bruce and Scott Bailey
Daly Cherry-Evans has kicked a record-extending seventh golden-point field goal to lead Manly to a dramatic 21-20 win over North Queensland in Townsville.
Scott Bailey
Melbourne have shrugged off the first-half loss of Nelson Asofa-Solomona to tighten their grip on top spot in the NRL with a 40-28 thumping of Wests Tigers.
George Clarke
With a spot in the NSW State of Origin team set to open up, Matt Burton has sent a timely reminder of his ability to excel in pressure situations.
Jasper Bruce
Experienced prop Jack de Belin has opted to stay at St George Illawarra for another year, rejecting interest from rivals in Australia and overseas.
NSW have been left weighing up potential options to replace Latrell Mitchell, with the superstar Blues centre likely to be ruled out of State of Origin III.
George Clarke and Scott Bailey
Canberra made big strides with their defence last week with coach Ricky Stuart hopeful the side has put a leaky fortnight behind them.
Trent Robinson says Jared Waerea-Hargreaves should be recognised as one of rugby league's great front-rowers as he sets a Roosters club record.
Cronulla have lost five of their last six games and are now set to lose former NSW representative Siosifa Talakai for a week.
South Sydney forward Jai Arrow is willing to delay season-ending shoulder surgery as the Rabbitohs eye a late charge towards the NRL's top eight.
Kevin Walters says half Josh Rogers will play for Brisbane against St George Illawarra next week as hulking prop Va'a Semu is a chance for a debut.
Joel Gould
Kieran Foran has confirmed he still wants to play on in 2025 at Gold Coast, after being one of their best in the upset 20-16 win over Cronulla.
Penrith showed their trademark grit and class in a 14-6 win over Brisbane, where the genius of fullback Reece Walsh wasn't quite enough for the Broncos.
Cronulla have slumped to a fifth loss in six games after being beaten 20-16 by Gold Coast in their NRL clash in Coffs Harbour.
The Storm has been ravaged by injuries throughout 2024, but one of their best players could return against the Wests Tigers after an encouraging update.
Martin Gabor
Tom Trbojevic’s move to the centres could be over at some stage this season, with his coach sending a message to Blues selectors.
Tyson Gamble has signed a contract extension that will keep him in Newcastle until the end of the 2026 season.
Reed Mahoney is adept at getting under the skin of rival players but Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo insists the criticism of his hooker is excessive.
Justin Olam is set to return for Wests Tigers as the joint venture looks to continue a charmed run at Leichhardt Oval against first-placed Melbourne.
Manly have kept their options open on Tom Trbojevic playing centre on his return from injury, and won't stop him playing State of Origin III if picked.
Centre Taylan May has parted company with Penrith, bringing to a close a bitter backroom feud between the NRL club and the troubled player.
Scott Bailey and Jasper Bruce
Parramatta have suffered another setback in their horror 2024 NRL campaign, with prop Junior Paulo's season effectively over because of a foot injury.
Parramatta have slumped to a fourth-straight NRL loss, falling to a 32-16 defeat at the hands of a resurgent South Sydney.
Gold Coast duo AJ Brimson and Phillip Sami won't play against Cronulla due to injury, with Tanah Boyd and Jacob Alick coming into the 17.