Co-captain Reni Maitua is reportedly one of at least 12 players Ricky Stuart has told won’t be retained at struggling NRL club Parramatta next year. Eels chief executive Ken Edwards …

It’s the pinnacle of rugby league and it’s finally arrived. The event that rugby league fans count down the days to each year – State Of Origin. It’s been a …

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy is looking for an improved performance from his NRL players who aren’t backing up from State of Origin after last season’s faltering form. The Storm host …

Another North Queensland player has re-signed with the NRL club but veteran fullback Matt Bowen’s future with the Cowboys is still unclear. Expected to play a key role for Italy …

The State of Origin series gets under way Wednesday night where New South Wales will look to new coach and former Origin great Laurie Daley, in a bid to break …

Queensland assistant coach Michael Hagan has urged referees Shayne Hayne and Ashley Klein to show some leniency in the opening exchanges of Wednesday night’s first State of Origin rugby league …

The odds of a NSW victory in State Of Origin game 1 continue to shorten at Sportingbet with the Blues set to start tonight’s series opener at ANZ stadium as …

63 percent of all money wagered on tonight’s opening game of the 2013 State of Origin series with online bookmaker sportsbet has been on Laurie Daley’s New South Wales. $500 …

NSW coach Laurie Daley has been waiting nine months for this day. After all the talking, discussions over selections, and how to break Queensland’s seven-year State of Origin stranglehold Daley …

Only a late call from pregnant partner Samantha can stop Johnathan Thurston breaking State of Origin’s consecutive games record at ANZ Stadium on Wednesday night. The North Queensland star will …

Craig Gower is set for a shock return to the NRL with the former Australia halfback in talks with Newcastle. The Penrith premiership-winning playmaker, who last played in the NRL …

NSW Captain Paul Gallen insists he won’t play 80 minutes in game 1 of State Of Origin at ANZ stadium tomorrow night, but that hasn’t stopped punters from heavily supporting …

Jamie Soward’s ability to see out his final NRL season at St George Illawarra is in big doubt after the former NSW State of Origin five-eighth was dumped from first …

Another loss may yet seal North Queensland coach Neil Henry’s fate – and the Cowboys mentor admits he is feeling the pressure. Speculation is rife that former NSW pivot Trent …

Tony Williams carefully ignored the barrage of criticism over his early NRL season form – and now has a welcome distraction to keep his mind off the doubters of his …

It’s been the most cordial State of Origin build-up in history, but NSW skipper Paul Gallen says he’s ready to take off the kid gloves and get stuck into Queensland …

The captain of Australia’s most celebrated Kangaroos side Max Krilich has compared Queensland hooker Cameron Smith to some of the game’s greats. Smith, who will play his 250th NRL game …

There is no relief in sight for Warriors prop Russell Packer after being caught urinating on the field before Monday night’s record 58-16 NRL win over the Broncos. Warriors CEO …