League
Gallen holds key to make-up of Blues as Daley finalises team
Michael Chammas NSW coach Laurie Daley has two different teams and game plans pencilled in for game one of the State of Origin series that revolve around which position skipper Paul Gallen plays for the Blues.
Carney takes a giant step towards his state of origin debut
Michael Chammas Whatever Ricky Stuart said to Todd Carney over coffee yesterday must have hit the mark.
Dugan can help Dragons get their fire back, says Young
Michael Chammas St George Illawarra have struggled to score points since Darius Boyd's defection to Newcastle but former Dragons lock Dean Young believes Josh Dugan can solve their attacking woes.
League
Attacking No.6 spot from different angles
Michael Chammas IF there are any words of advice Todd Carney and James Maloney should take on board if they are thrown the NSW No.6 jersey, it's Trent Barrett's summation of State of Origin.
Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, May 7
Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round nine.
League
Flanagan backs Gordon as injuries to Morris, Stewart open Origin door
Adrian Proszenko, Michael Chammas Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan believes Michael Gordon is ready for an Origin recall after Brett Stewart and Brett Morris were all but ruled out of the opener to the interstate series.
League
Tigers' injuries curse strikes again
Michael Chammas The Wests Tigers' season has been thrown into disarray after three of their key players suffered serious injuries in their side's 20-10 loss to Brisbane at Campbelltown Stadium on Saturday night.
Potter faces anguishing choice to replace Moltzen
Michael Chammas Wests Tigers coach Mick Potter has to decide whether to take a gamble on 18-year-old sensation Luke Brooks or recall Jacob Miller for Friday's showdown with Canterbury.
League
Memories of firing blanks a valuable lesson as Maloney targets Origin
Michael Chammas James Maloney had one hand on the NSW No.6 jersey last year, but as he puts it, "it all went to shit from there".
Annual clash loses influence on Blues
Michael Chammas NSW are likely to use the lowest number of City-Country players in this year's State of Origin series since Queensland's dominance began in 2006.
Boyd part of new breed
Michael Chammas Country skipper Michael Ennis believes Boyd Cordner, Josh Jackson and Tariq Sims are destined to play for Australia.
Reynolds on right path to the big time, says Daley
Michael Chammas All eyes were on James Maloney in his State of Origin audition but in the end it was Adam Reynolds who stole the show in a losing side.
Daley, Fittler may squeeze five sixes and sevens into City's squad
Michael Chammas LAURIE DALEY and Brad Fittler are contemplating picking five halves in the City side for a match that often results in Origin hopefuls playing themselves out of, rather than into, Blues contention.
League
Blues seek pre-Origin drugs guarantee
Michael Chammas NSW officials are planning to provide ASADA with a squad of Blues players they want exempted from questioning over the NRL doping scandal during the State of Origin series.
State Of Origin
Lacklustre form of trio leaves Daley with more questions than answers
Michael Chammas The trio NSW coach Laurie Daley had earmarked as his Origin X-factors have had very little impact at club level this season and has left the Blues mentor scratching for answers.
Noakes gets Origin lifeline despite sack from Cronulla
Michael Chammas NSW Rugby League has reappointed Mark Noakes as Blues trainer, despite his sacking by the Sharks due to the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority investigation into the club.
Talkin' Teams, Tuesday March 26, 2013
Michael Chammas All the NRL team news as the sides are named with all eyes on the Bulldogs and Ben Barba.
Halves get Maguire's stamp of approval
Michael Chammas South Sydney coach Michael Maguire believes Adam Reynolds is ready for State of Origin but has urged NSW not to overlook the man playing alongside him.
Forwards re-sign to lift Rabbitohs
Michael Chammas South Sydney's promising future became a little brighter on Wednesday afternoon with forwards Luke Burgess and Chris McQueen signing new deals to remain at the club until the end of 2015.
Mason thriving and ready for a dose of rep football
Michael Chammas IT IS a long way from State of Origin, but Willie Mason believes his return to representative football could continue beyond this Saturday night's All Stars match in Brisbane.
