After eight successive State of Origin defeats, NSW are leaving no stone unturned in their attempts to end Queensland’s dominance. The Blues players arrived in Coffs Harbour, in northern NSW, …

Two seasons ago Daniel Tupou was plying his trade in the NSW Cup and less than three weeks ago he played his first ever representative match. In this era of …

NSW star Michael Jennings is adamant his Sydney Roosters teammate Mitchell Pearce will bounce back from his Blues axing a better player. Jennings has retained his spot in the Blues …

Red faces look set to be averted after a new, cheaper ticket category boosted sales and confidence that next week’s historic opening State of Origin game will sell out. Wally …

Canterbury coach Des Hasler has called upon rookie superstar Moses Mbye and NRL stalwart Reni Maitua to fill the void left at the NRL competition leaders by halves Trent Hodkinson’s …

That is not a misprint! Despite Queensland winning four of the last five Game 1’s and nine straight Origin series, punters with online bookmaker sportsbet are torn right down the middle about …

Gold Coast coach John Cartwright has challenged Dave Taylor to inspire a weakened Titans following his State of Origin snub. Taylor was overlooked by Queensland selectors for next week’s State …

Canberra captain Terry Campese admits his potty mouthed spray at referee Gavin Badger wasn’t a good look for the NRL, but stopped short of promising his frustrations wouldn’t boil over …

Despite a dramatic ticket price hike, Queensland lock Corey Parker believes there is “no question” Suncorp Stadium will sell out for the historic State of Origin series opener next week. …

Mitchell Pearce could still play a role for NSW in this year’s State of Origin series, despite being dumped from the Blues side for next week’s interstate opener. Pearce wasn’t …

NSW coach Laurie Daley is offering long-suffering Blues fans no promises after rolling the dice with the selection of rookie halves and a pack of ageing and underdone forwards for …

The Gold Coast Titans are reeling from yet more injury news after confirming ex-Queensland lock Ashley Harrison will miss another six weeks with a neck fracture. Harrison missed last Friday …

New NSW State of Origin halfback Trent Hodkinson has revealed he seriously considered quitting football during dark times two years ago. Called up on Tuesday for his Origin debut in …

He is back to his electric best, but Jarryd Hayne has warned Blues fans he can’t win the State of Origin series for NSW on his own. “I know the …

Warrior Kevin Locke is set to make his first starting appearance of the NRL season against Gold Coast at Robina on Saturday. Locke has been selected on the wing in …

Complacency may finally become a problem for all-conquering State of Origin champions Queensland, frank Maroons captain Cameron Smith says. But the Maroons skipper hoped the depleted New Zealand Test team’s …

You know it’s State of Origin time when NSW captain Paul Gallen starts dubbing abusive Queensland fans “two heads”. It was a light-hearted jibe, made in front of NSW Premier …

Axed NSW State of Origin halfback Mitchell Pearce has been made a “scapegoat” by a success-starved Blues, Queensland pivot Johnathan Thurston says. Pearce paid the price for a wild night …