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Manly star eyes off bigger impact at centre stage

Tolu Koula has played fullback for his club, state and country, but says his main focus now is on becoming one of the world's best centres at Manly.

AAP · Aug 11

Concussed Tedesco scratched in Origin decider

NSW fullback James Tedesco failed to pass his head injury assessment after a head clash late in an eventful final minute of the first half in Brisbane.

AAP · Jul 8

'Personal favourite' out as Blues make major changes

Star winger Brian To'o and second-rower Dylan Lucas are among four players dropped as NSW look to rebound in the State of Origin decider.

AAP · Jun 28

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'Need to be better': Ponga's vow on tackle technique

Kalyn Ponga will lean on Billy Slater to ensure his tackling technique does not again become an issue in the State of Origin clash in Melbourne.

AAP · Jun 9

NSW explain Olakau'atu axing, bring in Nawaqanitawase

Haumole Olakau'atu has been sensationally axed by NSW coach Laurie Daley with the Blues putting their faith in uncapped back-rower Dylan Lucas.

AAP · Jun 8

Foran crowns new deal as Sea Eagles sink Rabbitohs

Manly have brushed South Sydney aside in the week of Kieran Foran's new deal, claiming a 28-14 NRL win.

AAP · Jun 4

RL:Manly seek exemption to play Koula after Origin knock

Tolu Koula may have one last chance to reassert his State of Origin credentials before game two as Manly push for an exemption to play him in round 14.

AAP · Jun 1

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Manly seek exemption to play Koula after Origin knock

Tolu Koula may have one last chance to reassert his State of Origin credentials before game two as Manly push for an exemption to play him in round 14.

AAP · Jun 1

Penrith edge Warriors, strengthen grip on top spot

Casey McLean and Dylan Edwards have helped Penrith move four points clear at the top of the NRL ladder in a 20-18 win over the Warriors.

AAP · May 31

'No apology': NRL backs referee Klein's send-off call

The NRL has supported Ashley Klein's controversial and game-changing decision to send off Kalyn Ponga, saying the Origin whistleblower got the call right.

AAP · May 28

RL:Manly holding no grudges towards 'great guy' Ponga

Kalyn Ponga's shoulder charge will sideline recent NSW debutant Tolu Koula for two games, but Manly interim coach Kieran Foran is holding no grudges.

AAP · May 28

Manly holding no grudges towards 'great guy' Ponga

Kalyn Ponga's shoulder charge will sideline recent NSW debutant Tolu Koula for two games, but Manly interim coach Kieran Foran is holding no grudges.

AAP · May 28

Pretty heartbreaking: Ponga's pain at Maroons' collapse

Kalyn Ponga has avoided a ban for the send off that shaped State of Origin I, but the Queensland fullback says he feels responsible for the Maroons' loss.

AAP · May 27

James Tedesco’s thrilling last-minute try delivers another monument to State of Origin

An epic first game was won by the veteran Blues fullback but the contest was turned by Kalyn Ponga’s sending off with his team 20-6 up

The Guardian - AU · May 27

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AAP · May 27

RL:Ponga dodges ban for send-off that shook Origin

Kalyn Ponga won't be suspended for the shoulder charge on Tolu Koula that led to fullback being sent off and ultimately cost Queensland the Origin opener.

AAP · May 27

RL:Ponga, Maroons pay ultimate price for knockout blow

Kalyn Ponga's shoulder charge on Tolu Koula has ultimately cost Queensland the State of Origin series opener after the Maroons fullback was sent off.

AAP · May 27

New talent outweighs old habits in Blues triumph

NSW's debutants Ethan Strange, Casey McLean and Blayke Brailey have all starred in a comeback win for the ages that clinched the State of Origin series opener.

AAP · May 27

RL:Ponga sent off after knocking out NSW rookie

Kalyn Ponga has earned an unwanted place in State of Origin history, after being sent off in the series opener for a shoulder charge on Tolu Koula.

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AAP · May 27

Ponga dodges ban for send-off that shook Origin

Kalyn Ponga won't be suspended for the shoulder charge on Tolu Koula that led to fullback being sent off and ultimately cost Queensland the Origin opener.

The Guardian - AU · May 27

Blues steal State of Origin opener from Maroons – as it happened

New South Wales launch incredible comeback from 0-20 down after Queensland let first-half dominance slip away

AAP · May 26

Koula 'not too fazed' by rare Origin challenge

Usually a centre or fullback, NSW rookie Tolu Koula is preparing to make his State of Origin debut on the wing in the series opener at Accor Stadium.

AAP · May 22

'Make the Maroons pay': coach backs NSW speedster

NSW winger Tolu Koula will make his State of Origin debut at the same stadium where his parents both competed as Olympic athletes back in 2000.

AAP · May 17

Tedesco's NSW recall joy, Blues name six Origin rookies

James Tedesco is back in the NSW State of Origin fold, named in a Blues squad for the series opener alongside six debutants.

AAP · Feb 20

Manly keep in-demand centre on five-year deal

Tolu Koula will remain at Manly until the end of 2031, after the Sea Eagles fought off external interest to keep him at Brookvale.

AAP · Aug 30, 2025

Manly left needing minor miracle to play NRL finals

Manly have claimed a 40-24 win over St George Illawarra to keep their NRL top-eight aspirations mathematically alive.

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