Rugby League

The NSW Blues were given some free time on Wednesday as the countdown to the State of Origin series opener in Adelaide continues.Some players chose a morning swim, others turned tourist and some headed for a round of golf ... but Jarome…

Cameron Munster has dared NSW to target his injured ribs as he aims to take his game to a new level for Queensland and be regarded as one of the game’s greats.The Maroons five-eighth revealed after Melbourne’s 24-16 win over the Dolphins…

NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler has gone back to the Origin history books as he sends his team into the State of Origin arena in the series opener next Wednesday in Adelaide.Fittler selected a big, strong, ruthless forward pack that he…

Bulldogs star Tevita Pangai Jr has admitted he was “shocked” to get the call up for the NSW Blues for Origin I, however not so long ago all he wanted to do was “play for Queensland”.In an unfortunate series of events, a number of quotes…

Cronulla Sharks star Nicho Hynes has been rewarded for his outstanding form as he prepares to make his debut for the NSW Blues in State of Origin I.Hynes’ chance to debut for the Blues has been 18 months in the making after his life was…

Queensland will enter State of Origin next Wednesday with a new fullback after incumbent Kalyn Ponga was dropped by Maroons coach Billy Slater.7NEWS Sydney chief league reporter Michelle Bishop said the Newcastle star’s concussion woes -…

Queensland are set to be without Dolphins second-rower Felise Kaufusi for the State of Origin opener after the enforcer was put on report for a high shot in the second minute of their defeat to Melbourne at Suncorp Stadium.A fired-up…

Clint Gutherson insists the side that beat South Sydney are the real Parramatta, adamant the Eels can still be a force against any side in the NRL.Parramatta have endured their worst start to a season since they last missed the finals in…

The Sydney Roosters’ night has been marred by not only a shock upset loss to the St George Illawarra Dragons, but also an ugly fracas sparked by a Victor Radley headbutt.Radley ignited a scuffle between a number of players from both sides…

The rugby league community is rallying around a local legend after a scary incident last weekend when he collapsed during a game.Michael Blattner, who plays reserve grade for the Berry Shoalhaven Heads Magpies in the Group 7 Rugby League…