Rugby League

Blues won't replace Daley's right-hand man

Partnership ending: Blues coach Laurie Daley and Bob Fulton.

NSW coach Laurie Daley will be solely responsible for selecting his team for next year's State of Origin series, with the Blues unlikely to replace league Immortal Bob Fulton as a selection advisor.

No Gallen will ease Origin tension: QRL

Leadership example: Paul Gallen contacted Meares after a rogue tweet aimed at the NRL.

Queensland Rugby League boss Peter Betros believes bad blood between State of Origin's teams will ease next year because NSW captain Paul Gallen won't be involved.

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.