The Bulldogs have overcome the loss of winger Josh Addo-Carr and two stints with 12 men to claim a brave victory over Newcastle.

Sea Eagles forward Jake Trbojevic will captain a new-look Blues team in the June 5 series opener at Accor Stadium after NSW coach Michael Maguire named six debutants in his first Origin team, including Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards.

Queensland coach Billy Slater has backed J’maine Hopgood to deliver on debut after he edged David Fifita for the final position on the Maroons bench.

The Rabbitohs played a man down for 10 minutes but dug deep to arrest a six-game losing streak with a 42-26 win over the Eels at Accor Stadium.

A Jarome Luai masterclass led the Panthers to a 42-0 shutout of ladder leaders Cronulla at PointsBet Stadium on Saturday night.

James Tedesco made a commanding statement in his final audition for the New South Wales fullback job on Saturday afternoon to help the Roosters beat the Raiders 44-16.

The Fiji Airways Kaiviti Silktails once again fell short, losing 52-18 to the Newcastle Knights in round 12 of the Jersey Flegg Cup this afternoon.

Doubles to Queensland State of Origin hopefuls Valentine Holmes, Jeremiah Nanai and perennial try-scorer Kyle Feldt helped North Queensland Cowboys secure a 42-28 win against Wests Tigers.

The Sea Eagles broke a three-game losing streak with a thrilling 26-20 win against the Melbourne Storm at 4 Pines Park.

A slashing seven-try second half carried the Bulldogs to a 44-12 win over an injury-hit St George Illawarra at Accor Stadium last night.

Fiji Airways Kaiviti Silktails coach Wes Naiqama says consistency is an issue for them in the Jersey Flegg Cup this season.

Fiji Airways Kaiviti Silktails head coach Wes Naiqama says the team continues to put pressure on themselves as they approach the halfway mark of the Jersey Flegg Cup competition.