Since starting as halfback in Round 6, Roosters rookie Hugo Savala has been relishing his opportunity to direct the side who have now won three of their past four matches with him at seven.

Westpac NSW Blues prop Simaima Taufa is ready to step out of the shadows and make her presence felt as the Blues look to regain the State of Origin Shield at Allianz Stadium on Thursday night.

Former Brisbane Heat captain Kirby Short has emerged as the Queensland Maroons secret weapon in their bid to keep the Women's State of Origin series alive.

Hear from our captain ahead of game two at Allianz Stadium ...

Rise Central Coast v Rise Hunter ...

Dane Gagai will play NRL game 300 against the Eels this Friday ...

The NRL Fantasy Podcast crew look ahead to this week's matches ...

Head Coach, Tahnee Norris speaks with media before the Maroons captain's run.

hear from Westpac NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley as he discusses State of Origin selections.

The crew from Sportsbet preview the round ahead ...

The Sportsbet crew preview game two of the Ampol Women's State of Origin series ...

The crew from Sportsbet preview the round ahead ...