Rugby League

Sterling's surprise call on possible Blues captain

Peter Sterling says Pearce has plenty to  offer.

Newly appointed NSW advisor Peter Sterling believes Mitchell Peace still has a State of Origin career ahead of him and predicts the Roosters halfback could even be a captaincy contender if he makes next year's side.

Blues to send Johns State of Origin SOS

Legendary Blues halfback Andrew Johns will be approached about helping the NSW Blues in their 2017 State of Origin campaign.

League immortal Andrew Johns will be approached to join the Blues fold for their upcoming State of Origin campaign as NSW powerbrokers turn to their greatest players in a bid to break Queensland's stranglehold.

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.