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Luai receives death threats over Origin headbutting

Luai receives death threats over Origin headbutting

Jarome Luai and Reece Walsh became entangled in a fracas during the second State of Origin game that resulted in the NSW five-eighth receiving death threats.

Cook to centre always the injury plan for NSW: Fittler

Cook to centre always the injury plan for NSW: Fittler

Cook to centre always the injury plan for NSW: Fittler

Cook to centre always the injury plan for NSW: Fittler

Damien Cook's move to centre in case of injury was always part of the plan, NSW coach Brad Fittler says, despite the hooker's struggles replacing Tom Trbojevic.

Hunt poised to back up Origin win amid Dragons turmoil

Hunt poised to back up Origin win amid Dragons turmoil

Hunt poised to back up Origin win amid Dragons turmoil

Hunt poised to back up Origin win amid Dragons turmoil

Just days after publicly asking to be released from his contract with St George Illawarra, Ben Hunt is expected to line up for the Dragons against the Warriors.

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Nate's mate: Collins credits Myles for Origin stunner

Nate's mate: Collins credits Myles for Origin stunner

Lindsay Collins has known Queensland great Nate Myles since he was a lad, and credits their connection for helping drive his Origin II man of the match display.

Fittler uncertain on future, Slater defends NSW coach

Fittler uncertain on future, Slater defends NSW coach

Brad Fittler isn't considering his future as coach yet after NSW dropped consecutive State of Origin series by falling at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday.

Maroons polish off Blues to seal Origin series win

Maroons polish off Blues to seal Origin series win

Queensland have sealed an emphatic State of Origin defence with a game in hand, beating NSW 32-6 at Suncorp Stadium.

DCE leadership key to Maroons' stunning series win

DCE leadership key to Maroons' stunning series win

Daly Cherry-Evans has captained Queensland to three series wins out of four and the 34 year old set the benchmark for his team of tyros to follow in fine style.

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Luai, Walsh sent off for headbutting in Origin II

Luai, Walsh sent off for headbutting in Origin II

Luai, Walsh sent off for headbutting in Origin II

Luai, Walsh sent off for headbutting in Origin II

Jarome Luai and Reece Walsh have been sent off for head-butting one another in the final seconds of State of Origin II.

Trbojevic suffers pec injury minutes into Origin II

Trbojevic suffers pec injury minutes into Origin II

Trbojevic suffers pec injury minutes into Origin II

Trbojevic suffers pec injury minutes into Origin II

State of Origin II got off to a sub-optimal start for NSW as centre Tom Trbojevic had to leave the field with a pectoral injury.

Future return to league 'too far' to consider: Suaalii

Future return to league 'too far' to consider: Suaalii

Future return to league 'too far' to consider: Suaalii

Future return to league 'too far' to consider: Suaalii

Code-hopper Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will be 24 years old when his rugby union contract is up, but says a possible return to the NRL is still too far to consider.

Blues plot northern ambush in women's Origin decider

Blues plot northern ambush in women's Origin decider

Blues plot northern ambush in women's Origin decider

Blues plot northern ambush in women's Origin decider

NSW coach Kylie Hilder says there's been zero talk of aggregate score in State of Origin camp this week as her Blues plot a series win on enemy soil.

Storm skipper Welch's words of wisdom for Jennings

Storm skipper Welch's words of wisdom for Jennings

Storm skipper Welch's words of wisdom for Jennings

Storm skipper Welch's words of wisdom for Jennings

Winger George Jennings says Storm captain Christian Welch, who was also in the rehab ward, helped with his frustratingly long recovery from knee surgery.

Canterbury's Jake Averillo signs with Dolphins

Canterbury's Jake Averillo signs with Dolphins

Canterbury's Jake Averillo signs with Dolphins

Canterbury's Jake Averillo signs with Dolphins

Utility back Jake Averillo will join the Dolphins from 2024, his current club Canterbury has confirmed.

No interest in underdog tag on NSW Origin judgement day

No interest in underdog tag on NSW Origin judgement day

No interest in underdog tag on NSW Origin judgement day

No interest in underdog tag on NSW Origin judgement day

For the first time since the State of Origin playing days of Cameron Smith and Billy Slater, the NSW Blues find themselves as considerable underdogs.

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'Special' ties bind Maroons' Ben Hunt and Harry Grant

To understand why Maroons hookers Ben Hunt and Harry Grant are a lethal duo on the field you need to look into their past in a small Central Queensland town.

Halfback Fogarty open to criticism after blowout losses

Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty is encouraging coach Ricky Stuart to be more critical of his performances after the Raiders' recent poor home record.

Mitchell ruled out of Rabbitohs' clash with Cowboys

After leaving NSW's State of Origin camp early, Latrell Mitchell will miss Sunday's NRL clash between South Sydney and North Queensland with his calf injury.

Ikin: QRL wants Slater to stay on as Maroons coach

Queensland Rugby League CEO Ben Ikin says Maroons coach Billy Slater and the team continue to improve and expects the trend to continue if he stays in the role.

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'Sub-par' Canberra stadium facilities cost opportunity

The NRL thinks a new stadium should be built in Canberra's Civic area and has criticised the "sub-par" facilities at GIO Stadium in suburban Bruce.

Dragons players back Flanagan amid Hunt drama

Ben Hunt may want out of St George Illawarra but teammates are looking forward to a new chapter under incoming coach Shane Flanagan.

Embarrassment can be good motivator, NSW coach Fittler

Brad Fittler says his NSW team can't afford to slip up by relaxing again if they are ahead late in State of Origin II in Brisbane on Wednesday night.

Versatile Cotter a deadly tentacle in Maroons octopus

Reuben Cotter has been named on the bench for Queensland but coach Billy Slater says he could start in the back row or slot in at hooker during Origin II.

Warriors play down early NRL return for Tuivasa-Sheck

Rugby union convert and former Dally M winner Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is seemingly not in the picture for a Warriors return this season, according to their coach.

Cherry-Evans inspired by ethos of Khawaja's fightback

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans and Test opener Usman Khawaja share a lot in common and the Maroons No.7 says both find solace in their "happy place".

Roosters receive welcome news on Luke Keary injury

Luke Keary has been cleared of a serious jaw injury in a boost to the Sydney Roosters' flagging NRL premiership fortunes.

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