Rugby League

Bitter fall-out brings rivalry back from brink

Face off: Gavin Cooper and Jack Bird.

Queenslanders and New South Welshmen can now spend the next 12 months bickering about sportsmanship, respect and generally irritating each other, which means all is right in the rugby league universe.

Why NSW will always be Origin's baddies

Divisive individual: Robbie Farah.

The reaction in the immediate aftermath - and the following morning - were far more instructive about Origin's enduring appeal than anything that happened in the 80 minutes.

Dugan faces jaw surgery, Inglis a ban

State of Origin games are on the way to WA.

​Former NRL referees boss Bill Harrigan insists the suspension hanging over Greg Inglis is fair for an incident which has left Josh Dugan with a broken jaw.

I don't regret running in: Fifita

Picture of innocence: Andrew Fifita of the Blues is sent to the sin bin.

NSW prop Andrew Fifita insists it was disrespectful of Gavin Cooper to toss the ball at Matt Moylan and wouldn't hesitate at running in to protect his playmaker again.

Daley claims his job is safe despite series loss

Blues coach Laurie Daley congratulates Blake Ferguson.

Relieved NSW coach Laurie Daley is adamant he feels no pressure about his future after the Blues needed a last-gasp try for a face-saving win in the State of Origin dead rubber on Wednesday night.