Ponga to win Queensland No.1 jersey for Origin I Queensland coach Billy Slater is set to name Kalyn Ponga at fullback for State of Origin I, with Tom Flegler to be recalled in the pack. AAP · May 21, 2023
Ponga HIA scare in Sharks' victory over Knights Nicho Hynes furthered his State of Origin case and Kalyn Ponga was sent for a HIA as Cronulla comfortably defeated Newcastle 26-6 in Coffs Harbour. AAP · May 20, 2023
Broncos accept Haas, Mam NRL hip-drop tackle bans Brisbane will be without Payne Haas and Ezra Mam against South Sydney after the duo accepted one-match bans for hip-drop tackles against Parramatta. AAP · Apr 23, 2023
Holmes hails Gagai's influence in centre switch Valentine Holmes says part of his transition to centre was influenced by fellow Queenslander Dane Gagai following the pair's NRL duel on Saturday. AAP · Apr 22, 2023
Drinkwater, Holmes shine as Cowboys snap NRL streak Valentine Holmes and Scott Drinkwater have lifted North Queensland to scrappy 18-16 win over Newcastle to snap a three game NRL losing streak. AAP · Apr 22, 2023
Frizell's blunt message to Panther Luai: Get a hair tie Newcastle's Tyson Frizell insists he did not intentionally pull Jarome Luai's hair in the loss to Penrith, and has advised the five-eighth to buy a hair tie. AAP · Apr 15, 2023
Stone rubs the right way on Dolphins in NRL Wayne Bennett says the fighting qualities he values in Ray Stone have rubbed off on the lock's Dolphins teammates following a 2-0 start to life in the NRL. AAP · Mar 16, 2023
Fittler criticises NRL's Origin fines NSW coach Brad Fittler believes Queensland's Tino Fa'asuamaleaui should have been fined more than Matt Burton in the aftermath of the State of Origin brawl. AAP · Jul 17, 2022
Burton lucky not to be suspended: Potter Canterbury coach Mick Potter says Matt Burton and Dane Gagai can consider themselves lucky not to be suspended for their punch-up in State of Origin. AAP · Jul 16, 2022
Origin puts Jacob Saifiti in NRL spotlight Dane Gagai is itching to play alongside Newcastle teammate Jacob Saifiti after the NSW prop's impressive State of Origin debut. AAP · Jul 15, 2022
Gagai-Burton stoush, Qld win fires Origin Queensland's comeback win in the State of Origin decider provided plenty of fuel and ensured the spoils have been split 3-3 over the last six years. AAP · Jul 13, 2022
Burton, Gagai avoid ban for Origin fight Matt Burton and Dane Gagai can count themselves lucky after they escaped suspension for their brawl in Wednesday's State of Origin decider. AAP · Jul 13, 2022
State of Origin III: The seven moments that stole the spotlight as Queensland beat New South Wales 22-12 From Tom Dearden weaving his magic early in his debut to two Ben Hunt moments that will go down in Origin folklore, these were the seven moments that stole the spotlight in Queensland's historic victory. ABC News · Jul 13, 2022
Fittler slams 'ridiculous' Burton sin-bin NSW coach Brad Fittler isn't sure why Matt Burton joined Dane Gagai in the sin-bin after the pair's fight triggered an all-in scuffle in State of Origin III. AAP · Jul 13, 2022
ABC News · Jul 12, 2022 The three best Indigenous NSW and Queensland State of Origin players, as named by Ricky Walford and Jharal Yow Yeh Naming Queensland and New South Wales's three greatest Indigenous Origin players is no easy task, so we've left it to Ricky Walford and Jharal Yow Yeh to make the tough choices.
AAP · Jul 8, 2022 Queensland's Munster, Taulagi in isolation Queensland are bracing for the possibility of entering the State of Origin decider without playmaker Cameron Munster and winger Murray Taulagi.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2022 Imperious NSW seize advantage after Queensland fail to nail fundamentals Poor tackling, basic handling errors and a lack of discipline ensured a dire final script for the Maroons in State of Origin Game 2
AAP · Jun 9, 2022 Link man Gagai hails Slater Origin spirit Dane Gagai has been around the Queensland team long enough to see how Billy Slater is doing what Mal Meninga did to turn the tables on NSW in State of Origin.
ABC News · Jun 8, 2022 State of Origin I: The five moments that stole the spotlight as Queensland defeat New South Wales 16-10 From Jack Wighton proving early that his selection at centre was warranted, to some glittering Cameron Munster magic, these were the five moments that stole the spotlight in Queensland's gutsy victory over New South Wales in Origin I.
AAP · May 29, 2022 Slater to lift Ponga as Maroons assemble Set to serve as a bridge between Queensland State of Origin generations, Dane Gagai is excited by what Billy Slater can bring to the new-look side this season.
AAP · May 19, 2022 Knights rue ref calls in Broncos loss Brisbane's renaissance in 2022 has continued with the Broncos claiming a 36-12 NRL victory over Newcastle.
AAP · May 9, 2022 Gagai, Clifford could return for Knights Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has revealed Dane Gagai could be among big-name inclusions to face Canterbury, as the Knights try to avoid an eighth straight loss.
AAP · Apr 30, 2022 Storm's Smith cleared to take on Knights Melbourne's rangy centre Reimis Smith has passed HIA protocols and is set to take on the Newcastle Knights in the NRL on Sunday.
AAP · Apr 1, 2022 Sharks utility Talakai proving invaluable Cronulla's Siosifa Talakai is proving his versatility for the NRL side, starring in the centres and in the back row.