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Panthers premiership winner joins Bears as assistant

Panthers premiership winner joins Bears as assistant

Ben Gardiner has joined Mal Meninga's coaching staff at the Perth Bears, signing a five-year deal.

Luai fined, but cleared of eye-gouge claim

Luai fined, but cleared of eye-gouge claim

Luai fined, but cleared of eye-gouge claim

Luai fined, but cleared of eye-gouge claim

Jarome Luai has been fined for contrary conduct, but will not face a ban after the NRL's match review committee deemed he did not eye-gouge Reuben Cotter.

Impressive Munster begins new Maroons era in style

Impressive Munster begins new Maroons era in style

Impressive Munster begins new Maroons era in style

Impressive Munster begins new Maroons era in style

Queensland have kept the State of Origin series alive by beating a fast-finishing NSW by two points in a thriller at Optus Stadium in Perth.

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NSW pay for poor start on strange night for Cleary

NSW pay for poor start on strange night for Cleary

NSW lost their way in the first half of their shock loss to Queensland in Perth as the performance of half Nathan Cleary summed up a Jekyll and Hyde display.

Munster's maligned Maroons give Slater fine birthday

Munster's maligned Maroons give Slater fine birthday

They were written off but new Queensland captain Cameron Munster and his team have delivered for under-pressure coach Billy Slater in a famous win in Perth.

Cobbo's form at Broncos will impact present and future

Cobbo's form at Broncos will impact present and future

The demotion of Maroons star Selwyn Cobbo to Queensland Cup has put all the Brisbane outside backs on notice.

Slater sorry for Green reference, says it was wrong

Slater sorry for Green reference, says it was wrong

Billy Slater has contacted Paul Green's family to apologise for referencing the late Queensland coach's death in a press conference, admitting it was wrong.

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Daley has shot to finally put Maroon dynasty behind him

Daley has shot to finally put Maroon dynasty behind him

Daley has shot to finally put Maroon dynasty behind him

Daley has shot to finally put Maroon dynasty behind him

Wednesday's State of Origin II comes 11 years to the day after Laurie Daley won his one series as NSW coach. He can finally clinch a second one in Perth.

Slater fires back at 'grub' label in take down of Woods

Slater fires back at 'grub' label in take down of Woods

Slater fires back at 'grub' label in take down of Woods

Slater fires back at 'grub' label in take down of Woods

Billy Slater has claimed former NSW prop Aaron Woods does not deserve a voice in the media after he labelled the Queensland coach a "grub."

Souths keep up Allianz fight after government rejection

Souths keep up Allianz fight after government rejection

Souths keep up Allianz fight after government rejection

Souths keep up Allianz fight after government rejection

South Sydney CEO Blake Solly has insisted the club's fight to return to Moore Park is not over, despite the move being rejected by the NSW state government.

Slater says Maroons won't be dictated to on kick-off

Slater says Maroons won't be dictated to on kick-off

Slater says Maroons won't be dictated to on kick-off

Slater says Maroons won't be dictated to on kick-off

Queensland have rejected suggestions they should kick off towards Spencer Leniu for entertainment value, and that they are scared of the NSW prop.

Panthers take on Warriors without Origin stars

Panthers take on Warriors without Origin stars

Panthers take on Warriors without Origin stars

Panthers take on Warriors without Origin stars

Penrith will field a severely understrength side against the Warriors while Parramatta have a new halves pairing to take on the Gold Coast this weekend.

Dash after gash: 40 stitches couldn't stop star Dolphin

Dash after gash: 40 stitches couldn't stop star Dolphin

Dash after gash: 40 stitches couldn't stop star Dolphin

Dash after gash: 40 stitches couldn't stop star Dolphin

Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King has revealed the shocking extent of two quad lacerations that required surgery.

Broncos trio knocking on Slater's door for Maroons

Broncos trio knocking on Slater's door for Maroons

Broncos trio knocking on Slater's door for Maroons

Broncos trio knocking on Slater's door for Maroons

Brisbane will still be without Ben Hunt against Cronulla but Queensland hopefuls Reece Walsh, Jesse Arthars and Brendan Piakura can push their Origin claims.

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Caporn to begin Boomers reign with college warm-up

Adam Caporn will coach the Boomers for the first time in an Asia Cup warm-up clash against the University of Colorado on the Gold Coast.

The legacy Maroons must learn from or perish in Perth

Queensland legend Cameron Smith was the master tactician who sunk NSW on multiple occasions and the Maroons must adopt his philosophies to win in Perth.

Titans wing whiz has more 'crazy' try records in reach

Gold Coast winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira is the equal fastest player in the NRL era to score 50 tries and is on track to be one of the greats of the art.

Rare good news for Seibold's struggling Sea Eagles

Manly have endured a difficult month but received some positive news on their injured second-rower Haumole Olakau'atu.

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From rattled to Origin return: Blues prop's wild month

Stefano Utoikamanu could have been forgiven for thinking his State of Origin chances were shot after a spray from NSW advisor Craig Bellamy at Magic Round.

Knights confirm return of flying winger

After weeks of speculation, Newcastle have confirmed towering English winger Dom Young is returning to the club.

'Won't beat them for 100 years': Legend warns Maroons

Queensland face their worst losing run in State of Origin in almost 30 years and legend Chris Close has outlined the ramifications if they don't lift in Perth.

Munster takes toughest carry in decades as captain

Cameron Munster's sudden rise to Queensland captain has left him with the toughest job of any Maroons leader in three decades ahead of State of Origin II.

Facial injury denies NSW reserve spot at Origin II

NSW are on the search for another reserve forward for State of Origin II after Keaon Koloamatangi was ruled out with a suspected eye-socket fracture.

Lightning jolts Souths to life but Bulldogs hang on

Lightning brought Canterbury's NRL clash against South Sydney to a standstill and appeared to welcome the Rabbitohs back into the contest.

Maroons No.9 not interested in horror starting stat

Harry Grant has shot down concerns over his record as a starting hooker in State of Origin, with data showing the Maroons are better off with him on the bench.

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