NRL

Kent Daley, Walters tension escalates

TENSIONS between Laurie Daley and Kevin Walters have escalated after Walters took aim at Daley trying to influence how the referees control the game two on Wednesday night.

Blog with Blues coach Laurie Daley

TRAINING is done. The teams are ready.NSW coach Laurie Daley has taken the Blues through their paces now he will take your questions.‘Loz’ is online for a LIVE Q&A FROM 10AM.

Cane Toad Why Reg Reagan’s gone troppo

Reg Reagan's crossed the border - and crossed the line. Image: Boo Bailey.

HE got the Blues across the line in Origin I but now REG REAGAN has crossed the border and crossed the line, pulling no punches as he joins Queensland’s coaching staff for game two.

NRL Daily: Teams confirmed for Origin II

NRL DAILY: The final teams are in for State of Origin II. Check out the Blues and Maroons line-ups, plus the key match-ups.

Inspirational Tigers tumour survivor’s new battle

HE’S beaten a benign tumour in his leg and overcome two shoulder reconstructions, now Paul Gallen’s cousin, Matt Eisenhuth, is ready for a more positive fight.

Friendly enemies From Mudgee mates to Origin rivals

NSW forward Josh Jackson and Queensland debutant Jarrod Wallace played junior footy together in Mudgee but will be on opposing sides in Origin II.

Game Two From development to domination

THEY’VE been building to this moment for years and NSW legend Andrew Johns is certain now is the time for the Blues to put an end to Queensland’s State of Origin domination.

State of Origin Hayne: Life will be harder in Origin II

JARRYD Hayne expects the challenge to be a lot tougher when he goes head to head with Will Chambers in Origin II instead of dumped Maroons centre Justin O’Neill.

Supercoach

Round 16 SuperCoach Cheapie Bible: All hail Capewell

CHEAPIES to the rescue! The likes of Capewell (WOW), Scott, Marsters, Brandon Smith etc absolutely killed it in round 15, making Trent Copeland look like Nostradamus. Thanks lads.

SUPERCOACH

Maroons Skipper positive about changes

CHANGE can be good for Queensland — just look back to 2006. The last time the Maroons blooded so many debutants it kicked off their 11-year State of Origin reign.

Match report NSW with solid half time lead

HALF TIME REPORT: It was a shaky start for NSW but the Blues have entered the break with a 16-6 lead.

NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley and Queensland Maroons coach Kevin Walters

Kent Daley, Walters tension escalates

TENSIONS between Laurie Daley and Kevin Walters have escalated after Walters took aim at Daley trying to influence how the referees control the game two on Wednesday night.

Lowdown SuperCoach teams analysis round 16

SUPERCOACHES face another tough week with a host of popular cheapies named out of the 17 including Brandon Smith, Curtis Scott and Malakai Watene-Zelezniak.

New era World Cup beckons for KangaBlues

BLUES star James Tedesco is 80 minutes away from becoming Australia’s next Kangaroo fullback in a new-look World Cup side dominated by NSW players, Phil Rothfield writes.

NRL 360 Daley’s worrying words for NSW fans

WITH three words, NSW coach Laurie Daley has moved to rid the Blues of any lingering complacency as they bid to clinch a first State of Origin series win since 2014 tonight.

Kent Fifita starts his journey to redemption

WE all remember where Andrew Fifita was not so long ago. But when he gets the ball on Wednesday night, Queensland will swarm, revealing just how far the big prop has come, writes PAUL KENT.

Listen SuperCoach podcast: Teams round 16

THE teams are in for round 16. Origin players are back and there’s a buying frenzy on the three teams to have finished their byes.

Suspension De Belin banned for crusher tackle

JACK de Belin’s bid to remain NSW’s 19th man has taken a blow after the Dragons forward was found guilty for a crusher tackle.

Expert Opinion

The Inside Mail Storm look to secure Slater successor

MELBOURNE has unearthed the perfect prospect to replace Cooper Cronk next season and now they are looking to secure the player that could succeed Billy Slater.

Rallying cry Daley to Blues fans: We Want You

ALLOW me to pinch a line from America’s Uncle Sam before our big game on Wednesday night. We Want You. That’s my plea to all Blues fans.

Rugby League The NRL guide for dummies

Don’t know a rooster from a feather duster, or why storms can be destructive in any port? Never fear, our resident NRL expert STAN DENHAM is here to answer all your questions