The Melbourne Storm are set to be without Maroons stars Cameron Munster and Xavier Coates for Saturday's clash with Newcastle, as several NRL clubs count the cost of Wednesday night's State of Origin decider.

Queensland scored 20 unanswered points in the first half and went on to beat New South Wales 24-12 in the third and deciding State of Origin rugby league match, one of the most anticipated sporting ev

NRL fans and commentators are sending well-wishes to Sam Backo amid news the Queensland State of Origin champion is in intensive care in Cairns. Backo, who played for Canberra and Brisbane in the 80s and 90s,

A Queensland State of Origin great and legendary cult hero is fighting for his life after receiving a cruel health diagnosis. Queensland State of Origin great Sam Backo is fighting for his life. The former rugby league player watched Wednesday’s State of Origin decider from the intensive care unit in Cairns Hospital.

Billy Slater has joined Queensland’s special slew of super coaches after masterminding the greatest comeback in Origin’s 45-year history on the back of tactical perfection and selection-room bravery.

Nathan Cleary concedes his doubters are right to question his track record at State of Origin level, admonishing himself following the Blues' loss in the series decider.