Rugby league
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NSW have nobody to blame but themselves for State of Origin painHaving dominated the first three halves of football in the series, Laurie Daley’s Blues showed that NSW just doesn’t quite ‘get’ State of Origin
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State of Origin 2017: Queensland clinch the series – in picturesThe best pictures from Brisbane, where Queensland defeated the New South Wales Blues 22-6 in the decisive game of the series and Johnathan Thurston bade farewell to the home fans
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State of Origin 2017 Game 3: Queensland Maroons beat NSW Blues 22-6 – as it happenedMinute-by-minute report: Paul Connolly’s live report as Queensland wrapped up the State of Origin series 2-1 with a 22-6 victory over NSW Blues
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State of Origin 2017 Game 3: Maroons clinch series after Valentine Holmes hat-trickA Valentine Holmes hat-trick has led Queensland to 22-6 State of Origin victory over NSW, handing the Maroons a 2-1 series win at Suncorp Stadium
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Choking still a hazard for NSW Blues as do-or-die State of Origin decider arrivesQueensland are depleted and NSW have a great chance to end a Maroon dynasty but questions remain over the Blues’ ability to handle pressure
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Danny McGuire to leave Leeds Rhinos at end of year but is not set to retireThe Leeds captain Danny McGuire says he is ‘almost certain’ where he play next season after announcing he will leave the club at the end of the year
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Coaches head into zero sum State of Origin decider with all on the lineIn the long history of the game, it is hard to think of a single match in which both coaches’ positions have been so precarious
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Danny McGuire on fire for resurgent Leeds in thumping win at SalfordLeeds delivered the most impressive display of their title credentials yet, with a 24-50 victory against Salford at the AJ Bell Stadium
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Melbourne defeat Carlton in thriller, Knights stumble at final hurdle: Australia sportwatch – as it happenedMelbourne defeat Carlton in thriller, Knights stumble at final hurdle: Australia sportwatch - as it happened.
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Luke Gale gets his kicks as relentless Castleford overcome WakefieldWakefield Trinity got off to a flier but Tigers’ class told in the end as Luke Gale kicked nine points in a 25-24 victory
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NRL and players' union still in stalemate over revenue sharing modelThe Rugby League Players Association have once against used the State of Origin spotlight to push for a revenue sharing model in their pay negotiations with the NRL
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The Maroons have always thrived on an ‘us against the world’ mentality but it is rare that they have so pointedly ignored one of their ownDaly Cherry-Evans State of Origin snub raises questions in Queensland camp
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Castleford hold off Hull’s late comeback to stretch lead at the topCastleford extended their lead at the top of the Super League after holding off a late comeback from Hull at The Jungle
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Andrew Fifita criticises Brisbane pub over 'racist' social media postState of Origin prop enraged at Kallangur Tavern after it named a Blues fan as best dressed on Origin night, suggesting a black doll on the patron’s back was Fifita’s daughter
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Leeds youngsters keep St Helens at bay thanks to late Ryan Hall tryLeeds Rhinos strengthened their position in the Super League play-off places with a hard-earned 24-22 victory against St Helens
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RFL confirms it is discussing central contracts with top Super League playersThe Rugby Football League has confirmed it is in talks with top players over central contracts and St Helens have said Jonny Lomax has been handed a deal
Ben Currie try boosts Warrington’s top-eight finish hopes in win over Wigan