NRL
Late bloomer Glasby gets a shot
Craig Bellamy says Queensland can’t go wrong with his Melbourne forward Tim Glasby because of his attention to detail.
Daley tips backlash
The Blues have retained the same side for next week’s Origin II at ANZ Stadium, a stark contrast to their opponents.
Hess looks readymade
When you want to know why Coen Hess can handle Origin? It begins with a chook pen and a six-year-old’s determination.
Takes a lot to admit your wrong
It takes a big man to admit he is wrong. In Queensland’s case, it took three.
‘Immortals’ strike fear
Queensland may have dumped a host of Origin veterans, but NSW coach Laurie Daley most fears the two they brought back.
Late bloomer Glasby gets a shot
Craig Bellamy says Queensland can’t go wrong with his Melbourne forward Tim Glasby because of his attention to detail.
Origin II: Big changes for QLD
NSW has picked its first unchanged line-up in 21 years, but there’s plenty of changes for the Maroons.
Titans forward’s Origin bid
Gold Coast forward Jarrod Wallace will fight a shoulder charge ban in order to try and play State of Origin.
Pearce will end his Origin curse
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson last night declared Mitchell Pearce ready to end his State of Origin curse.
Thurston returns Maroons’ heartbeat
Johnathan Thurston was scowling, cussing and trying to shake off the rust. He was copping late hits. Some were legitimate.
Cleary won’t do things by halves
Wests Tigers coach Ivan Cleary is looking forward to playing his halves combination of Luke Brooks and Tuimoala Lolohea.
Leaders everywhere for Roosters
The Sydney Roosters may have been stripped of their captains yesterday, but not their attacking artillery.
Wallace’s Origin hopes doomed
NRL judiciary chairman Geoff Bellew may step in to prevent Jarrod Wallace using a loophole to get off an Origin suspension.
Warriors, Panthers, Cowboys winners
The Warriors have belted the Titans 34-12. Penrith and North Queensland also won.
Milford injury puts Ben in hunt
Ben Hunt’s axing could be short-lived after Anthony Milford injured his shoulder in the win over Souths.
Uate provides double trouble
After languising in reserves at Newcastle last season, Akuila Uate answered his old club by scoring a double last night.
Thurston’s northern exposure
All eyes are on Darwin today and rugby league’s highest-paid halfback, Johnathan Thurston.
Dragons confident of WIN
St George Illawarra chairman Brian Johnston insists suggestions of financial hardship at the Dragons are off the mark.
Maroons have Slater scars
Two grisly looking scars stand out on Billy Slater’s right shoulder. His left shoulder looks pristine in comparison.
‘Referee Smith’ doing a poor job
I found it surprising that Shane Flanagan would come out and talk about “Referee Smith” after Thursday’s match.
