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Val Holmes shakes off shoulder issue ahead of Origin

A favourite of Queensland coach Billy Slater, Val Holmes has shaken off a shoulder injury in time to remain an option for the State of Origin series opener.

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'No excuses': Dragons star on his 'very poor' game

St George Illawarra centre Valentine Holmes has delivered a scathing appraisal of his poor individual performance against South Sydney.

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No game for old recruits: Flanagan's strategy times out

Shane Flanagan's old hands won him a premiership in 2016, but his decision to go back to the well at St George Illawarra has proven costly.

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Titans find 'new Fifita' as Hau stuns Dragons

Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay got his first win of the season as St George Illawarra No.6 Kyle Flanagan was taken to hospital after a shocking head knock.

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Dragons breathe sigh of relief on halves injury front

St George Illawarra have received good news on the injury front, with Kyle Flanagan and Daniel Atkinson both no longer requiring scans.

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Disappointed: Dragons say Vegas ended with wrong call

Stephen Crichton has nailed a golden-point field goal to lift Canterbury to victory in Las Vegas, but St George Illawarra insist he was set up by a wrong call.

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Holmes the US salesman as NRL takes over downtown Vegas

An estimated 16,000 fans have rolled in for the NRL's Las Vegas launch event, with Valentine Holmes the centre of attention for American broadcasters.

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Cook Islands on Hunt for final World Cup spot

Cook Islands coach Karmichael Hunt can't wait to watch Cronulla star KL Iro in the World Cup qualifier against South Africa and continue a great family legacy.

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Flanagan hits out at critics after gutsy Dragons win

St George Illawarra had no fit players on their bench for the final 15 minutes. Somehow they held out surging Parramatta.

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'He's a fullback': Hammer switch another roll of dice

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has not played wing in three years, with his positional move another gamble Queensland coach Billy Slater has taken in Perth.

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'Ripped Band-Aid off': Legend backs Cherry-Evans call

Queensland great Chris Close says the world "didn't stop" for the Maroons when Wally Lewis retired and will go on with Tom Dearden replacing Daly Cherry-Evans.

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Winging it: Holmes, Maroons search for best in the west

Valentine Holmes admits it's only natural to fear for your State of Origin future after a heavy loss, but thinks he and the Maroons will respond in Perth.

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O'Brien defends Ponga resting as Dragons down Knights

Kalyn Ponga didn't back up when Newcastle needed him most as the Knights succumbed to a 20-6 defeat at the hands of St George Illawarra.

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NSW Blues deliver blow to Qld Maroons with State of Origin Game 1 win in Brisbane

NSW made a statement in enemy territory as Zac Lomax’s two tries and one each from Brian To’o and Dylan Edwards gave the Blues an 18-6 win

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Who dares wings: Val Holmes in on medal performance

Valentine Holmes has scored nine of his 13 State of Origin tries playing on the wing and he's set to join a prestigious club in his 20th match in maroon.

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Fermor to debut for Maroons, Taulagi ruled out

Gold Coast forward Beau Fermor will debut for Queensland after winger Murray Taulagi (calf) was ruled out of Origin I and Selwyn Cobbo (wrist) also went down.

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Metcalf kicks Warriors to best NRL start in 20 years

Luke Metcalf has nailed a field goal to lead the Warriors to a 15-14 win over St George Illawarra in Wollongong, putting them second on the NRL ladder.

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'No regrets', Olakau'atu reveals Origin flip over melee

After initially wishing he'd never been involved in a wild off-field melee in State of Origin last year, now Haumole Olakau'atu says he has no regrets.

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Dragons condemn Manly to third-straight loss

Two tries from Tyrell Sloan have helped St George Illawarra defeat Manly 20-18.

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Halves impress Flanagan as Dragons belt Titans

St George Illawarra have thrashed a woeful Gold Coast in round six of the NRL season.

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Liddle stands tall as Dragons seal shock win over Storm

St George Illawarra have their first win of the 2025 NRL season after stunning Melbourne 14-8.

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Dogs downplay injury fears after dousing Dragons' fire

Canterbury have played down injury concerns over their captain after downing a depleted St George Illawarra outfit to kick off their 2025 NRL season.

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Cowboys debut new half, action Jaxon takes centre stage

North Queensland coach Todd Payten has put his faith in debutant half Tom Duffy, while a 19-year-old centre has claimed the spot vacated by Valentine Holmes.

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NRL 2025 predicted ladder part one: turmoil-hit Souths face familiar challenges

It is probably too early for Wayne Bennett to bring glory back to the Rabbitohs while the Dragons are destined for wooden spoon

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Laybutt in centre stage for Cowboys after Holmes exit

The Cowboys will have a new-look centre pairing in 2025, and talented Zac Laybutt's return from a ruptured ACL is just what they need to start the season.

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