State of Origin 2016: NSW Blues go in search of drug to treat Jack Bird's arthritis
Michael Chammas The NSW Blues medical staff have been urgently trying to gain a prescription for the drug required to treat Jack Bird's rheumatoid arthritis and ensure he is fit to make his Origin debut on Wednesday...
State of Origin 2016: NSW centre Dylan Walker keen to defy critics in game two
Michael Chammas Dylan Walker is tired of the criticism of his nine-minute cameo in game one, determined to ensure his Origin legacy is far greater than the benchwarmers who have gone before him.
State of Origin 2016: NSW Blues' Jack Bird opens up on the dark days before his time in the spotlight
Michael Chammas "Dad, I don't care about football. I just want this pain to go. I just want to live a normal life". And with those words, Mick Bird's world crumbled around him.
State of Origin 2016: Andrew Fifita recalls when he didn't fit in with NSW Blues
Michael Chammas Andrew Fifita admits there was a time in NSW camp when he didn't fit in because his relaxed attitude and larger than life personality rubbed his teammates up the wrong way.
State of Origin 2016: Time to scrap dead rubber and create something exciting for fans
Michael Chammas Apart from the two coaches and 34 players involved, who will really care for a dead rubber if NSW fail to square the series at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night?
State of Origin 2016: Tyson Frizell left Cronulla Sharks to step out of Wade Graham's shadow
Michael Chammas Tyson Frizell left Cronulla to step out of Wade Graham's shadow, and now the spotlight is firmly his.
State of Origin 2016: Greg Bird rallies behind Wade Graham in his hour of need
Michael Chammas Greg Bird understands Wade Graham's pain. He's been through it more than any other player.
Jarryd Hayne's only NFL regret is that he didn't leave rugby league sooner
Michael Chammas Jarryd Hayne has only one NFL regret and it still eats away at him.
State of Origin 2016: Laurie Daley calls on NRL to change rules admitting Wade Graham may never play for Blues
Michael Chammas NSW coach Laurie Daley believes it's time for the NRL to start considering an overhaul of the suspension policy, admitting Wade Graham may never get the chance to play Origin after failing to beat a...
I can win another premiership at Penrith Panthers, says James Tamou
Michael Chammas The Penrith Panthers have secured the services of NSW and Australian prop James Tamou for the next four years on a deal worth close to $3 million.
State of Origin 2016: Johnathan Thurston good but not untouchable, says James Maloney
Michael Chammas He is considered a future Immortal of the game and has been the linchpin of Queensland's success for the past decade, but James Maloney insists Johnathan Thurston is not "untouchable".
State of Origin 2016: The miracle inspiring NSW Blues star Josh Mansour
Michael Chammas There's NRL tough then there's Origin tough. And then on a completely different scale that makes the latter seem insignificant, there's life tough. Josh Mansour's No.
State of Origin 2016: Josh Morris thought twice when he got NSW Blues call-up
Michael Chammas When Bulldogs team manager Alan Thompson's name popped up on Josh Morris' phone on the morning of their game against Canberra, the Canterbury centre thought he was in trouble.
State of Origin 2016: Wade Graham's dream could turn into nightmare after 'rollercoaster' day
Michael Chammas Wade Graham will leave NSW camp in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday unsure if he will return, with his fate in the hands of the NRL judiciary.
State of Origin 2016: Wade Graham to debut in only change to NSW Blues team
Michael Chammas Wade Graham will be robbed of his maiden Origin appearance if he is charged with a careless high tackle on North Queensland's Johnathan Thurston on Monday night.
State of Origin 2016: NSW soften stance against referees as Gerard Sutton and Ben Cummins look set for recall
Michael Chammas The NSWRL has softened its stance against the referees from Origin I, with chief executive Dave Trodden admitting Laurie Daley's comments were made in the heat of the moment.
St George Illawarra Dragons weigh up Luke Keary's $1.2 million contract request
Michael Chammas St George Illawarra officials held a meeting on Thursday to discuss Luke Keary joining the club next season on a three-year-deal worth close to $1.2 million.
NRL: Robbie Farah benched as future at Wests Tigers remains unclear
Michael Chammas Robbie Farah will start from the bench in Friday night's clash against South Sydney and Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor refuses to guarantee the hooker will be a regular selection for the rest of the...
Brett Morris' imminent return for Canterbury Bulldogs to end Will Hopoate's run at fullback
Michael Chammas Will Hopoate has won more players' player awards than any other Bulldog this season, but the 24-year-old is set to play his final game at fullback with Brett Morris poised to return for the round 16...
Jason Taylor refuses to guarantee Robbie Farah will return to Wests Tigers team after 'resting'
Michael Chammas Robbie Farah's future at the Wests Tigers is again up in the air after coach Jason Taylor refused to guarantee the hooker would be recalled next week following the hooker being "rested" for...
