Few surprises from conservative NSW as Queensland handle late Origin curveballs
Returning Blues coach Laurie Daley is unlikely to take a kamikaze approach and it appears the Maroons have the advantage heading into the series
NSW Blues’ historic Origin series win turns the tide for women’s rugby league
The Blues were red-hot even in wet conditions in Game 2 to claim the State of Origin shield from the Maroons and lay down a marker for years to come
St Helens find hope and a new hero in seven-try rout of Catalans Dragons
A George Whitby hat-trick inspired St Helens to thrash Catalans Dragons 40-0 and move into the Super League top four
Women’s Super League is light years behind Australia but kicks off with hope
England’s pummelling in Las Vegas was considered a major setback by some but Wigan coach Denis Betts and the RFL see it differently
NSW Blues win Game 2 to clinch 2025 Women’s State of Origin series – as it happened
The relentless Blues took a 2-0 lead in the Origin series to reclaim the shield with a 26-6 victory over the Maroons at Allianz Stadium
Sneyd inspires Warrington to defeat Leigh and reach Challenge Cup final
Marc Sneyd, 17 days after fracturing an eye socket, kicked nine points as Warrington beat Leigh 21-14 in St Helens to reach the Challenge Cup final
Hull KR tame Dragons and book Wembley date in push to end 40-year drought
Hull KR beat Catalans Dragons 36-12 to reach the Challenge Cup final, increasing hope of their first silverware for 40 years
Ghost field goal triggers Raiders’ Magic Round win to leave Storm rueing ill discipline
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has cursed his side’s ill-discipline after they gave away three late penalties to lose the final match of NRL Magic Round
Wigan step up on Magic Weekend’s welcome return to St James’ Park
Wolves were edged out and Huddersfield picked up first win but biggest victory is word that Newcastle will host again
Panthers rediscover their old magic as Nathan Cleary wizardry baffles Broncos
The Penrith Panthers beat the Brisbane Broncos 32-8 with a Nathan Cleary masterclass finally getting the four-time premiers out of last place
Su’A’s spellbinding blunder costs Dragons dear in NRL Magic Round
Backrower’s spectacular gaffe led to a painful 34-28 defeat and even took the shine off the Tigers’ victory
Magic Weekend brings a divided sport together – for 48 hours at least
All 12 Super League clubs take the field at St James’ Park in Magic Weekend but away from the pitch the structure of the sport in England is under discussion
Harmony of NRL Magic Round delivers antidote for election weekend
Now in its sixth year, the event has all the ingredients of a rugby league dream and is known for interactions between fans and their idols
Brisbane is Magic Round’s beating heart but risks becoming a victim of its own success
Rugby league’s annual expo would lose much of its sparkle if the NRL moves the festivities to another host city after the current deals ends in 2027