Storm lose Origin star but hold out stubborn Raiders Queensland State of Origin winger Xavier Coates limped off AAMI Park with a hamstring injury but his Melbourne team were able to hold out Canberra 16-6. AAP · Jun 29, 2024
Maroons' Tabuai-Fidow boost as clubs rest Origin stars Dolphins star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will be among a galaxy of stars to miss the NRL's round 17, but will be fit to boost Queensland in State of Origin III. AAP · Jun 28, 2024
Storm ready for wild Warriors reception Melbourne's Jahrome Hughes isn't expecting much love in Auckland, with the Warriors desperate to crack a nine-year losing streak in front of a sold-out stadium. AAP · Jun 12, 2024
Storm's Queensland Origin pair set to face Knights Melbourne skipper Harry Grant and star winger Xavier Coates are set to back up from State of Origin in a boost for the undermanned Storm against Newcastle. AAP · Jun 8, 2024
Munster ruled out of entire Origin series for Maroons Cameron Munster will miss the entire State of Origin series, but his Maroons teammates are confident either Tom Dearden or Ezra Mam can fill in. AAP · May 20, 2024
Munster in Origin doubt after Magic Round groin agony Cameron Munster's recurring groin injury in the Storm's Magic Round flogging of the Eels has put the Queensland star in doubt for the State of Origin series. AAP · May 19, 2024
'Like Inglis': Lockyer backs Cobbo for Maroons recall Selwyn Cobbo's form in multiple positions has Queensland selector Darren Lockyer likening him to Greg Inglis and in the frame for a Maroons recall. AAP · May 18, 2024
Munster the magician as Storm thrash South Sydney Melbourne have demolished South Sydney 54-20 in their Anzac Day clash, with Cameron Munster starring with four try assists and a try of his own. AAP · Apr 25, 2024
Robinson fumes as Roosters pipped by NRL-leading Storm Melbourne have defeated the Sydney Roosters 18-12 to move the Storm up to first spot on the NRL ladder. AAP · Apr 18, 2024
Storm football boss reveals key to Papenhuyzen comeback Ryan Papenhuyzen is back to his brilliant best after an injury-ravaged three years, with the Storm fullback's return down to more than physical prowess. AAP · Apr 2, 2024
Coates' Olympic dream fuelled Storm miracle try: Geyer Melbourne great Matt Geyer has shed light on the back story to Xavier Coates' stunning try for the Storm which stunned rugby league fans everywhere. AAP · Mar 20, 2024
Bellamy says Coates trained for his glorious aerial try Craig Bellamy says Xavier Coates is one of the hardest Storm trainers and practices scoring aerial tries like the one that sealed their Warriors win. AAP · Mar 16, 2024
Miracle try from Storm's Coates steals Warriors win Xavier Coates has scored an incredible try in the dying seconds to steal NRL victory for Melbourne over the Warriors, 30-26. AAP · Mar 16, 2024
Warbrick hails improved defence from Storm's Coates Will Warbrick says the defence shown by Xavier Coates in round one is no fluke with his fellow Melbourne winger a stand-out in the Storm pre-season. AAP · Mar 12, 2024
AAP · Mar 8, 2024 Storm shock Penrith to stretch round-one streak Melbourne have extended coach Craig Bellamy's round one record to 22 successive victories with a hard-earned 8-0 win over premiers Penrith.
AAP · Sep 21, 2023 Storm star Hughes trains to push case for prelim return Melbourne star Jahrome Hughes has trained to boost his chances of playing in the Storm's preliminary-final blockbuster against Penrith.
AAP · Jul 15, 2023 Roosters' NRL season on tilt after loss to Melbourne The Sydney Roosters have fallen 30-16 to Melbourne in an SCG defeat that leaves their NRL season on the edge.
AAP · Jul 5, 2023 Bennett's 2020 babes now Maroons marauders for Billy Queensland Rugby League chairman Bruce Hatcher says Maroons coach Billy Slater has continued the legacy of Wayne Bennett and given young guns an Origin crack.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2023 Queensland thrash sorry NSW to seal 2023 State of Origin series win A rampant Maroons side retained the State of Origin shield with a comprehensive 32-6 win over the Blues at Suncorp Stadium
The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2023 State of Origin 2023 Game 2: Queensland Maroons 32-6 NSW Blues – as it happened Queensland dominated NSW at Suncorp Stadium to seal a comprehensive State of Origin series victory
AAP · Jun 16, 2023 Bellamy looking for consistency as Storm tackle Tigers Coach Craig Bellamy says Wests Tigers can't be taken lightly on Saturday night and wants to see Melbourne back up their big win over Cronulla.
AAP · Jun 16, 2023 High flyers Coates, Nanai prepare bombing raid on Blues NSW are set for an aerial barrage against high-flying Queensland in the shape of former triple-jumper Xavier Coates and LeBron James-inspired Jeremiah Nanai.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2023 State of Origin 2023 teams: Queensland Maroons injuries force squad changes for game two Jeremiah Nanai, Xavier Coates and Moeaki Fotuaika have been recalled to replaced injured Tom Gilbert, Selwyn Cobbo and Jai Arrow
The New Daily · Jun 12, 2023 Maroons recall Nanai, Coates, Fotuaika for Origin Melbourne winger Xavier Coates is back in the Queensland side for game two of the State of Origin series to replace injured Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo.
The New Daily · May 11, 2023 Melbourne Storm topples NRL ladder leaders Brisbane Broncos Melbourne Storm has edged Brisbane Broncos in a drama-charged NRL clash to extend its long domination over the ladder leaders.