Souths coach Maguire backflips on Damien Cook dumping

Embattled South Sydney coach Michael Maguire has backflipped after just one week on his shock decision to drop Damien Cook, recalling the livewire hooker for Friday night's clash with Cronulla.

NSW Blues hit back at Dugan, Ferguson drinking claims

The NSWRL has hit out at suggestions Blake Ferguson and Josh Dugan were drunk ahead of the State of Origin decider.

NRL boss Greenberg to help ensure cap fits in CBA talks

Todd Greenberg wasn't overly impressed when players sported hats bearing their union's insignia in the lead-up to the Origin decider, but the NRL boss will have the chance to ensure the more important cap fits when collective bargaining agreement talks resume on Thursday.

Daley should coach on, says former NSWRL boss

The man who installed Laurie Daley as NSW coach is adamant he remains the man to lead the state, believing his record against one of the greatest teams of all time warrants a contract extension.

Manly officials offered immunity for cap rorting secrets

The NRL has offered immunity to Manly officials in exchange for information that could be used as evidence against the club.

Bryce is right: Cartwright to make return for Panthers

Bryce Cartwright will make his long-awaited return just in time for the Panthers' premiership charge.

Gus is right, I'm not ready for Origin, admits Cleary

Phil Gould reckons Nathan Cleary isn't ready for State of Origin Origin. And Nathan Cleary couldn't agree more.

Laurie is still the man to lead Blues, says Meninga

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After years of trying to bring Laurie Daley down in the State of Origin arena, one of the greatest Queenslanders of them all, Mal Meninga, has backed the under-fire Blues coach to remain in the role.

No room for Andrew Fifita in inaugural dream team

He was compared to the late, great Arthur Beetson after his game one heroics, but Andrew Fifita was subsequently so effectively shut down that he isn't considered one of the best 17 players in this year's State of Origin series.