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Mon, 15th June, 2026, 19:46 AEST
Young Stars Shine at North Sydney Doubleheader
North Sydney Oval hosts Under-19 State of Origin double-header, showcasing future NRL and NRLW talents.
LeagueNews.co
North Sydney Oval will stage a State of Origin Under-19 double-header on Thursday, putting the competition's brightest youngsters in the spotlight.
The Under-19 women's match starts at 5.45pm, with the men's game to follow at 7.45pm.
The junior Origin fixtures have long been a stepping stone to NRL and NRLW careers, producing many elite players.
Former participants such as Ethan Strange, Rob Toia, Indie Bostock and Sienna Lofipo highlight the pathway's success.
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Mon, 15th June, 2026, 12:06 AEST
Moses opens up on fitness concerns days out from Game 2
Mitchell Moses is fit and ready to lead NSW in the State of Origin after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Zero Tackle
NSW Blues star Mitchell Moses has eased concerns surrounding his fitness, declaring he is ready to help lead New South Wales in Wednesday night's State of Origin clash at the MCG.
The Blues' five-eighth was a late withdrawal from Game 1 after suffering a hamstring injury to his left leg in the lead-up to the series opener, with debutant Ethan Strange stepping into the side and impressing in his first Origin appearance.
Now back in camp and named in the six jersey once again, Moses has assured NSW fans he will be on the field as the Blues look to secure the series with a victory on Wednesday night.
"I'm ready to go," Moses said.
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Mon, 15th June, 2026, 11:54 AEST
Deflated Ricky laments 'predictable' Raiders as stunning 'fall from grace' continues
Ricky Stuart criticized the Raiders' "predictable" attack after a 15-12 loss, noting excessive errors and a lackluster season.
Fox League
Ricky Stuart has lamented his side's "predictable" attack after the Raiders' finals hopes took another big hit with a shock 15-12 loss to the Eels.
Canberra drop to 5-9 on the season and now need a minor miracle to make the top eight.
While clearly deflated, Stuart entered the post-game press conference in a more talkative mood than he following last week's loss to the Roosters.
The Raiders coach was happier with his team's effort against the Eels, but conceded there's too many errors in the Green Machine's game.
Not only that, but the Raiders' attack is pedestrian at best. Through 14 games, they've scored just 261 points - an average of 18.6 per contest.
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Mon, 15th June, 2026, 9:36 AEST
Ricky's reaction says it all as 'miracle' play falls short in Eels stunner
Canberra's struggles continued as they lost 15-12 to understrength Eels, worsening their chances of making the top eight.
Fox League
Canberra and Brisbane played one of the great finals matches last season, but it's starting to look like neither of them will feature in this year's top eight after the Raiders' attacking woes continued on Saturday night.
While they struggled yet again with the ball, the understrength Eels made the most of their opportunities to pick up a gutsy 15-12 victory to move clear of the Dragons who remain rooted to the foot of the table.
The Raiders were desperate for a response after they were held scoreless at home last week by the Roosters, but their try-scoring drought extended to a miserable 161 minutes before Matt Timoko finally broke through.
It's hard to believe this is the same team that was 11-3 after 15 rounds a year ago, with Canberra 5-9 and struggling for answers after they failed to fire in skipper Joe Tapine's 250th game.
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Sun, 14th June, 2026, 16:42 AEST
Popular Fox League commentator Eloise Sohier returns three months after giving birth
Eloise Sohier returns to NRL duties soon after giving birth, bringing her son Hugh and husband to games for breastfeeding.
The Australian
Popular Fox Sports commentator Eloise Sohier will return to NRL sideline duties soon after the birth of her first child Hugh, who is now three months old.
Sohier will take Hugh and husband Anthony Gribble to games so she can continue breastfeeding the little fella while working.
She called NRL trials in February - while 36 weeks pregnant - before Hugh arrived and will now be back for a match in early August between Penrith and Canberra in Mudgee.
"Hugh and Anthony will have to come with me to most of the games because I will still be breastfeeding," Sohier said.
"It will be a juggling act with Anthony helping me at games. Whatever works.
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