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Fines not match bans for minor sins

THE NRL is set to change the judiciary rules so grade-one incidents will result in a whack in the wallet instead of a stint on the sidelines.

Origin won’t stop Holmes chasing NFL dream

Origin won’t stop Holmes chasing NFL dream
QUEENSLAND Origin prospect Valentine Holmes has revealed the lure of a Maroon jumper would not be enough to stop him chasing his NFL dream.

Blues march closer to enemy’s border

Blues march closer to enemy’s border
LOOKING for a change of scenery, the new-look Blues are set to move their State of Origin training base just a stone’s throw from enemy territory.

Departing skipper Gallen names his successor

Departing skipper Gallen names his successor
THE next captain of the New South Wales State of Origin team has come down to a race in two, says Paul Gallen who is stepping down from representative duties. TAKE OUR POLL.

Gallen’s left-field choice for NSW skipper

Gallen’s left-field choice for NSW skipper
PAUL Gallen has revealed a surprise contender to challenge Josh Jackson for the job as his replacement as Blues captain.

Has Fergo regained Daley’s trust?

Has Fergo regained Daley’s trust?
BLAKE Ferguson’s error-riddled performances in all three of the 2016 State of Origin games led to critics calling for his scalp, but the big winger has one crucial fan.

Jillaroos’ World Cup rivals revealed

Jillaroos’ World Cup rivals revealed
THE Jillaroos will tackle the Cook Islands, England and Canada in their opening matches of the historic women’s rugby league World Cup next year

Sterling to pick NSW emerging camp

Sterling to pick NSW emerging camp
PETER Sterling’s first job as NSW State of Origin adviser will be to help canvas the next generation of Blues talents for the annual emerging camp in late January.

Origin at the Oval? It could happen

Origin at the Oval? It could happen
NOT content with securing the hosting rights for the Roosters’ clash with Storm in June next year, the South Australian Government has set its sights on the biggest fixture in NRL.

Walters’ bid to lock down Ponga

Walters’ bid to lock down Ponga
YOUNG gun Kalyn Ponga has settled his NRL future after clinching a mega deal with Newcastle, now Kevin Walters wants to snare him his services.

How Maroon Roos are helping Blue enemy

How Maroon Roos are helping Blue enemy
THEY might not know it but Queensland superstars including Cameron Smith, Greg Inglis and Johnathan Thurston could be laying the foundations for the next NSW captain.

Blues announce Origin coaching shake-up

Blues announce Origin coaching shake-up
THE Blues have announced a revamped coaching staff and a change in their training base for the 2017 State of Origin series.

Farah is still Daley’s first choice

Farah is still Daley’s first choice
LAURIE Daley says Robbie Farah wasn’t his usual self in the 2016 Origin camp but that the new Rabbitohs man was still his first choice for 2017.

Origin winners make mark on Koori team

Origin winners make mark on Koori team
A HALF dozen of the women who helped NSW end its long drought against Queensland in the women’s rugby league Origin series have made the cut for the NSW Koori team.

McQueen’s England eligibility ‘a bit weird’

McQueen’s England eligibility ‘a bit weird’
CAMERON Smith understands why Wayne Bennett is coaching England but thinks Chris McQueen’s availability for the Old Enemy is “a bit weird’’.

Butler loses battle with cancer, aged 58

Butler loses battle with cancer, aged 58
FORMER Queensland State of Origin winger Terry Butler died on Tuesday morning, aged 58. Butler had been battling lung cancer.

Holmes reveals new dream after GF success

Holmes reveals new dream after GF success
AFTER clinching a premiership ring with a flawless display in the NRL grand final, Valentine Holmes is now eyeing another treasured item.

Slater’s words to boost Storm fans

Slater’s words to boost Storm fans
BILLY Slater was unsure whether he would play again following two shoulder injuries. But he has uttered the words Storm fans have been waiting to hear.

No-frills Shark on radar for Maroons

No-frills Shark on radar for Maroons
HE’S the hard-running Cronulla forward who looms as the most unlikely State of Origin bolter, but he is firmly in Maroons coach Kevin Walters’ sights.

Maroons outcasts a win away from redemption

Maroons outcasts a win away from redemption
EIGHT months ago, Cameron Munster and Valentine Holmes were handed bans from an entire Origin series. Now they will face off for rugby league’s ultimate prize.

How Gal buried Origin feud with Smith

How Gal buried Origin feud with Smith
CAMERON Smith reveals how rival skipper Paul Gallen helped defuse the bitter Origin fallout after NSW players snubbed Smith’s post-game speech.

Buckle up for State of Origin 4

Buckle up for State of Origin 4
IT’S state against state, but hardly mate against mate as the Sharks and Storm prepare for what shapes as the fourth instalment of this year’s Origin series.

‘As tough as any male player I have coached’

‘As tough as any male player I have coached’
THIS is quite some compliment and goes a long way to explaining why Kezie Apps secured women’s Player of the Year at the Brad Fittler awards.

Short and sweet: Rings, wins and baby news

Short and sweet: Rings, wins and baby news
THERE’S baby news, special Origin rings and wins for our cyclists and rugby league players. SHORT AND SWEET wrap of woman and sport.

Vote: Who’s Blues’ best Origin player?

Vote: Who’s Blues’ best Origin player?
RETIRING Paul Gallen, resurgent James Maloney and rookie Tyson Frizell lead the charge to be named NSW’s best player — but it’s over to you to decide. VOTE NOW!

Broncos skipper’s heartfelt message for fans

Broncos skipper’s heartfelt message for fans
RETIRING skipper Corey Parker eyes a fairytale finish to his decorated career and has penned a handwritten message to fans ahead of what could be his last game at Suncorp Stadium tonight.

Who is the greatest modern-day Maroon?

Who is the greatest modern-day Maroon?
NRL FANS SURVEY: Here’s your chance to give your opinion on the state of rugby league. What do you love? What needs to be improved? Who is the greatest modern-day Maroon? Take the survey now!

LCTV: Origin fatigue hurting NRL frontrunners

LCTV: Origin fatigue hurting NRL frontrunners
LEAGUE CENTRAL TV: NSW coach Laurie Daley says Origin fatigue is hurting the top sides and discusses Canberra’s title chances.

Daley holds off on Blues captaincy call

Daley holds off on Blues captaincy call
NSW State of Origin coach Laurie Daley says he won’t be naming Paul Gallen’s replacement as Blues captain until a month before game one next year.

Tedesco has inside track on Origin spot

Tedesco has inside track on Origin spot
LAURIE Daley has admitted Jarryd Hayne will be forced to earn his Blues spot for next season and even then he may not dislodge incumbent fullback James Tedesco.