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Despite the vehement protestations of NSW coach Laurie Daley, referees Ben Cummins and Gerard Sutton have been retained for State of Origin II. Daley was highly critical of the performances …

No matter the outcome of this year’s State of Origin series, Robbie Farah is adamant NSW coach Laurie Daley will remain at the helm next season. Despite being contracted until …

He’s won premierships, multiple State of Origin campaigns and a World Cup but Queensland’s gutsy win over NSW last month is right up there for veteran Corey Parker. After repelling …

Sam Burgess believes South Sydney teammate Nathan Brown needs to better channel his aggression, as the Rabbitohs forward continues to garner unwanted attention over his questionable NRL acts. Brown avoided …

Michael Cheika could make as many as four changes to his Wallabies team as Tatafu Polota-Nau warns England have “woken up the beast” ahead of Saturday’s second Test in Melbourne. …

Cameron Smith has taken a swipe at NSW coach Laurie Daley, saying Queensland’s legacy has been built on taking ownership of their performance and not making excuses by blaming referees. …

Premiership winning playmaker Luke Keary has indicated he is readying to leave South Sydney, with a decision on his NRL future due within a fortnight. Greg Inglis’ move to five-eighth …

England rugby union coach Eddie Jones has found an ally Down Under in South Sydney NRL star Sam Burgess, who says he agrees with the former Wallabies mentor’s critical assessment …

Queensland coach Kevin Walters says Wade Graham deserves to play in next week’s State of Origin and hopes he can avoid a ban for a high-tackle charge. Graham was named …

World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot is to look into the sport’s international eligibility rules as part of a wide-ranging report into the sustainability of the game in the Pacific island …

NSW might be staring down the barrel of a second successive State of Origin series loss but Laurie Daley insists he’s not feeling the pressure heading into game two. Daley’s …

It’s all smiles and compliments at the moment, but the feathers are set to fly when Hawthorn and North Melbourne renew rivalries in Friday night’s grudge match at Etihad Stadium. …

NSW insist they are unfazed by their poor scoring record as they travel to Suncorp Stadium and attempt to save the State of Origin series. Not only are the Blues …

His State of Origin dream rests in the hands of the NRL judiciary, but that hasn’t stopped NSW rookie Wade Graham from sending a shout-out to good mate Boyd Cordner. …

NSW coach Laurie Daley is refusing to giving anything about how controversial selection Dylan Walker will be employed in State of Origin II, except that he won’t start. Daley was …

Carlton forward Levi Casboult’s will walk a tribunal tightrope for the remainder of the season after he accepted the AFL’s $1500 fine for rough conduct. Casboult, who was charged for …

NRL referees boss Tony Archer says the bunker made the right call in awarding a controversial try to Will Hopoate, after an accidental knock-on from Tony Williams, in Canterbury’s win …

Gladstone is a town that could use some good memories. The region has been hit hard by the end of the resources boom but was given a day to remember …