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Even in defeat, new Queensland captain Greg Inglis cast some shadow over the State of Origin opener. So much so that opposing coach Brad Fittler compared him to a lunar …

Richmond premiership player Daniel Rioli is pressing for his long-awaited AFL recall when the Tigers travel to face Port Adelaide. The speedy forward needed surgery after breaking his foot in …

“Learn from the past, but don’t dwell on it.” It’s the simple mantra NSW will take into State of Origin II at ANZ Stadium on June 24, as they go …

Queensland can’t blame a horror preparation for their State of Origin loss to NSW, according to Maroons playmaker Cameron Munster. The Maroons were outplayed 22-12 by the Blues in game …

Seemingly forgiven for his bizarre late-night indiscretion, Jordie Barrett will make history after being named fullback for the All Blacks’ first Test against France. In the only real surprise selection …

Controversial England selection Brad Shields has added an extra element to the squad on their tour of South Africa, new teammate Chris Robshaw says. New Zealand-born Shields has opted to …

Maria Sharapova’s French Open comeback has been ended in straight sets by ruthless Garbine Muguruza. The Russian, back on the Paris clay having missed the last two editions due to …

Queensland centre Will Chambers faces a one match ban after being slapped with a dangerous contact charge in NSW’s 22-12 win in Wednesday’s State of Origin opener in Melbourne. Chambers …

Boyd Cordner may have had the ‘C’ beside this name but it was James Maloney who ultimately stood up to lead the Blues to victory in the opening State of …

MAROONS PLAYER RATINGS FOR STATE OF ORIGIN I: 1. MICHAEL MORGAN – Safe at the back, finishing with 169 metres. Struggled to inject himself in attack. 6 2. VALENTINE HOLMES …

New era, new NSW. In Monday’s pre-match media conference, Blues coach Brad Fittler admitted he couldn’t be sure the least-experienced NSW State of Origin team in 37 years wouldn’t crack …

BLUES PLAYER RATINGS FOR STATE OF ORIGIN I: 1. JAMES TEDESCO – The man-of-the-match scored the opening try and then played a hand in the other three. Tallied a game-high …

KEY MOMENTS OF STATE OF ORIGIN I: 1st minute: Queensland kicks off and NSW prop David Klemmer takes first hit-up 12th: NSW hooker Damien Cook kicks into in-goal. Queensland goal …

NSW have taken a 1-0 lead in the State of Origin series with a 22-12 win over Queensland at the MCG. The Blues held onto a 8-6 lead at the …

Greater Western Sydney enjoyed a drought-busting AFL win in Adelaide, now they’ve been challenged to maintain the rage against lowly Gold Coast at home. GWS snapped a four-match losing steak …

Spain’s three-time MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo will leave Ducati and join compatriot Marc Marquez in a stellar line-up next season at the works Honda team. Marquez might be a …

NSW Waratahs hooker Tolu Latu has been added to the Wallabies squad for the first Test in Brisbane on Saturday. Latu comes into the extended 33-man squad as coach Michael …

Super League club Huddersfield are hopeful of luring Manly’s Fiji international Akuila Uate to England. Uate, who turns 31 in October, is being squeezed out of the Sea Eagles by …