NRL 2020
'Couldn't think of anything worse': Why Welch didn't argue when pulled from Origin II
The Maroons prop will make his return to the Origin stage next Wednesday after being ruled out of game two due to a concussion in Adelaide.
- by Sarah Keoghan
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Munster, capacity crowd a huge boost for Maroons before decider
After a tough night on Wednesday, Queensland were given a double dose of good news as Cameron Munster looks set to return in front of a capacity Brisbane crowd.
- by Phil Lutton
Greenberg set to return to sport with new Sydney stadiums agency
Seven months after departing as NRL chief executive, Todd Greenberg is poised to return to an influential position in sport.
- by Chris Barrett
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Wests Tigers
The secret meeting that could deliver James Roberts to Wests Tigers
Having learned that they would miss out on the signature of Josh Addo-Carr for 2021, the Tigers immediately turned their attention to another NRL speedster.
- by Adrian Proszenko
NRL believes current rules, $750 fine enough to stop the biff
For some it is a small price to throw a punch in State of Origin, but the NRL believes the $750 fine is a sufficient disincentive to prevent the biff.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
Josh Addo-Carr set to remain at Melbourne Storm in 2021
Josh Addo-Carr has vowed to honour an agreement to join Wests Tigers in 2021 if he is released from the Melbourne Storm. But it appears he is staying put.
- by Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi
State of Origin two ratings likely to force NRL back to winter schedule
Game one ratings crashed to an 18-year low last week with an average audience of 2.38 million. Game two ratings weren't much better.
- by Michael Chammas
Nathan Cleary free to play Origin decider, brawlers hit with fines
Both teams will be at full strength in next week's decider after the NRL match review committee handed out fines to game two brawlers.
- by Michael Chammas
Cleary could be rubbed out of decider after potential shoulder charge
NSW's hopes of an Origin three-peat could be dealt a huge blow with the game two man-of-the-match likely to come under scrutiny for a shoulder charge.
- by Michael Chammas
'We haven't done anything yet': Cleary's focus already on decider
Moments after a man of the match performance in the Blues' big win over the Maroons, Nathan Cleary fired a warning shot Queensland's way.
- by Sam Phillips
Player ratings: The stars who shone and flopped in Origin II
Queensland were thumped by NSW in the second State of Origin clash. Here's who will face the chopping block and who will stay for Wednesday's series decider.
- by Chris Barrett and Sam Phillips