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Wed, 20th May, 2026, 13:02 AEST
Capital gains: Donoghoe backs depth and defence against Raiders
Dolphins' Kurt Donoghoe is optimistic about overcoming the Raiders in Canberra, leveraging newfound fitness and depth after overcoming injury.
NRL.com
Dolphins utility Kurt Donoghoe was confident the new-found fitness and depth from his side could help them claim their first ever win over the Raiders in Canberra to launch Round 12.
It has been a frustrating season to date for the versatile Central Charlestown Butcher Boys junior, who has only played three games so far this year, with a hamstring injury proving hard to shake.
However, after making a successful return in his side's win over the Rabbitohs last week - where he was required to step in at five-eighth when Kodi Nikorima succumbed to a hamstring injury - Donoghoe was looking forward to the challenge ahead.
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Tue, 19th May, 2026, 17:04 AEST
Raiders v Dolphins: Savage eyes return; Trai, Tevita step up
The Dolphins face challenges without key players during Origin, while the Raiders adjust without Young and Strange.
NRL.com
The Dolphins are riding a three-game winning streak but must now navigate the Origin period without stars Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Max Plath, Selwyn Cobbo and Thomas Flegler.
With five-eighth Kodi Nikorima also suffering an injury against the Rabbitohs, coach Kristian Woolf will have to dig deep into his squad to roll out a team that can keep the roll going.
The Raiders, meanwhile, have edge forward Hudson Young and five-eighth Ethan Strange away on NSW Blues duty so they will also be forced to shuffle the deck.
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Mon, 18th May, 2026, 16:52 AEST
State of Origin 2026: Game 1 Team Lists
NSW and Queensland announce surprising teams for State of Origin 1, featuring multiple debutants and key player changes.
Zero Tackle
The New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons have confirmed their teams for State of Origin 1, with plenty of surprises.
For the Blues, James Tedesco has unseated Dylan Edwards at fullback, while Tolutau Koula will debut on the wing. He will be joined in the side by a number of other debutants in Addin Fonua-Blake, Victor Radley, Blayke Brailey, Ethan Strange and Casey McLean.
The Maroons have also made a change at fullback with Kalyn Ponga to replace Reece Walsh, while the injured Tom Dearden will be replaced by rookie Sam Walker at halfback. Queensland have also handed debuts to Jojo Fifita, Max Plath and Briton Nikora, while Ezra Mam is also a chance at playing from the bench.
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