Embarrassment can be good motivator, NSW coach Fittler
Brad Fittler says his NSW team can't afford to slip up by relaxing again if they are ahead late in State of Origin II in Brisbane on Wednesday night.
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Copping sprays ‘the best part about Origin’: Cook
NSW aren't afraid to cop some verbal barbs as the Blues look to level the State of Origin series before a hostile Brisbane crowd at Suncorp Stadium.
Versatile Cotter a deadly tentacle in Maroons octopus
Reuben Cotter has been named on the bench for Queensland but coach Billy Slater says he could start in the back row or slot in at hooker during Origin II.
Warriors play down early NRL return for Tuivasa-Sheck
Rugby union convert and former Dally M winner Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is seemingly not in the picture for a Warriors return this season, according to their coach.
Speedy Hamiso the gift that will keep giving: Fabri
Maroons centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has been likened to the great David Peachey and sprint coach Roger Fabri says he's 'not touching the surface' of his talent.
Cherry-Evans inspired by ethos of Khawaja’s fightback
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans and Test opener Usman Khawaja share a lot in common and the Maroons No.7 says both find solace in their "happy place".
NRL’s Lodge to leave Roosters immediately
Matthew Lodge is on the lookout for a new club after being granted an immediate release from his Sydney Roosters deal.
Upton looking to ride Queensland wave in Origin II
With a clear plan of attack and a sea of Maroon at their backs, Tamika Upton hopes her side can ride a Queensland wave in Origin's Townsville decider.
Maroons stalwart new Broncos football manager
Brisbane have secured a replacement for former head of football Ben Ikin with Joe McDermott to work alongside head NRL coach Kevin Walters.
Meticulous rehab pays Origin II dividends for Murray
Cameron Murray has been cleared to play for NSW in State of Origin II after emerging injury-free from a training session following a groin complaint.
Roosters receive welcome news on Luke Keary injury
Luke Keary has been cleared of a serious jaw injury in a boost to the Sydney Roosters' flagging NRL premiership fortunes.
DCE: Complacency a ‘dirty word’ in Maroons camp
Queensland's Origin preparations appear seamless but captain Daly Cherry-Evans says any perception of a "Serenity Now" camp of bliss are far from the truth.
Stuart’s advice sticks with Young on second NSW chance
As he prepared for a second chance at State of Origin football, Hudson Young called on his Canberra coach and 14-time Blue Ricky Stuart for advice.
Wait and see on father-son clash: Kyle Flanagan
Canterbury's Kyle Flanagan could soon be in for his first NRL game against father Shane, who takes charge of St George Illawarra next season.
Dragons dig in heels in bid to hold on to Hunt
St George Illawarra remain adamant they can convince skipper Ben Hunt, who on the weekend requested a release from the NRL club, to see out his contract.
‘You are Queensland’s 13’: How Bennett inspired Tino
Queensland forward Tino Fa'asuamaleaui says 2020 coach Wayne Bennett gave him the belief he could shine as a State of Origin player.
Hynes bounces back, Sharks belt woeful Bulldogs in NRL
Nicho Hynes has endured a tough few weeks, culminating in his State of Origin axing, but the Cronulla half bounced back to form as the Sharks belted Canterbury.
Maroons prop Flegler a third wheel no more
Queensland firebrand Tom Flegler is now capable of as much impact as his Brisbane teammates Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan, says former Maroons lock Corey Parker.
Hunt’s Dragons drama won’t distract Maroons: NSW
NSW aren't expecting Ben Hunt's St George Illawarra dramas to distract Queensland from the chance to seal the State of Origin series in Brisbane.
‘Look at the body of work’: NSW back Luai minus Cleary
Jarome Luai's chemistry with his new halves partner Mitch Moses has impressed NSW's coaches ahead of their must-win second State of Origin game.
Josh Kerr straight to Dolphins after Dragons release
Prop Josh Kerr's return to his junior club the Dolphins has been brought forward to bolster the playing stocks at a club hit hard by injuries and suspensions.
Maroons’ Taulagi has no regrets after Wallabies chat
Queensland winger Murray Taulagi was a schoolboy rugby star but 'wouldn't change a thing' about his career despite a Wallabies catch-up with two close mates.
Eels far from electric but it’s the way Arthur likes it
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has been vindicated by sticking to his guns on the side's playing style after early losses led to doubts about the Eels' methods.
Teammates urge Ben Hunt to stick solid with Dragons
Ben Hunt's St George Illawarra teammates want to see him in the Red V through to the end of his contract after his request for a release was denied.
Twal breaks try-scoring drought but Storm beat Tigers
Melbourne's Will Warbrick ran in four tries as the Storm thrashed Wests Tigers on a night when Alex Twal broke a well-documented scoring drought.
Gutherson stars as Eels whip Manly, enter NRL top eight
Parramatta have beaten Manly 34-4 to record their fourth win in a row and send a warning to the rest of the NRL that they are right in the premiership race.
Dragons’ Hunt and Flanagan set for meetings post-Origin
New coach St George Illawarra Shane Flanagan says granting Ben Hunt an early release from his NRL contract is out of the question.
Keary suffers suspected broken jaw in Roosters victory
The Sydney Roosters have held on to beat Newcastle 18-16, but lost five-eighth Luke Keary to a suspected fractured jaw.
Ego-free Carrigan embracing ‘Ubuntu ethos’ with Maroons
Pat Carrigan says an African philosophy embraced by the Boston Celtics has primed he and his Queensland teammates to go above and beyond at State of Origin.
Blues doing it for Freddy as tenure hangs in balance
Junior Paulo is urging his NSW teammates to recognise the significance of the second State of Origin game as Brad Fittler's coaching job hangs in the balance.
Hynes growing in ‘uncharted territory’: Fitzgibbon
Reigning Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes is in "uncharted territory" as Cronulla fight to bounce back from last week's big loss to Melbourne.