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Second-half jump start gets Kangaroos home

Glenn Jackson Australia were simply stronger when and where it counted. Their key players stepped up when they needed to, with a Test match on the line.

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Maloney has name pencilled in for Blues

Glenn Jackson James Maloney might not have been able to cement a State of Origin jumper during last weekend's City-Country match, but his NSW selection is almost assured after another impressive display in front...

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Refs blow time up for obstruction rule

Glenn Jackson Referees bosses have bowed to the wave of criticism over the obstruction rules and are set to abandon black-and-white interpretations.

Favoured Souths under pressure to deliver on fans' great expectations

Glenn Jackson In this set of six, Glenn Jackson looks at Friday night's Charity Shield showdown between the Rabbitohs and Dragons.

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Premiership ambition has minor Morris muscling in

Glenn Jackson Josh and Brett Morris are not quite identical twins. One has a premiership tattoo on his left biceps, while the other does not. Every time Josh sees it, he feels slightly inferior.

Lyon king of the jungle as Manly pull all the right moves

Glenn Jackson WHETHER Jamie Lyon should or shouldn't play State of Origin is irrelevant, given the fact that he clearly won't. Yet there is no doubt that he could - and that NSW's loss is Manly's gain.

'Dynamo' Tuivasa-Sheck flies high for the Roosters

Glenn Jackson IT HAS taken until the Roosters were out of contention for him to be let loose. That said, it is clear that they have a good 'un.

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Pearce puts Dragons to the sword

Glenn Jackson That these two teams contested the grand final in 2010 shows how quickly and far the mighty can fall.

Gidley backs Uate to overcome wobbles

Glenn Jackson NSW'S stoic efforts so far this series have looked the most brittle in the vicinity of winger Akuila Uate.

Morris takes spotlight off Price

Glenn Jackson ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA fullback Brett Morris has attempted to deflect some pressure off his coach Steve Price, insisting the onus was on the team to fight their way out of their troubles.

Hayne happy on right or left - as long as Inglis is in centre

Glenn Jackson and Michael Chammas The NSW camp sounded as much like a political debate yesterday as it did a lesson in rugby league, surely for the first time. Tell us, Jarryd Hayne, are you left wing or right wing?

Stuart scratches seven-year itch

Glenn Jackson NSW coaches and officials have spoken about a ''pick and stick'' mentality annually during Queensland's era of dominance. Finally, that advice has been heeded.

Stuart finds it hard to split twins for praise

Glenn Jackson Amid all the devastation, NSW coach Ricky Stuart wandered up to Brett Morris last night, and congratulated him on the try which almost turned the match in the Blues' favour.

Big games bring out the beast, and at just the right time

Glenn Jackson THE sleeping giant was awoken. And there is no more a giant of a team than this Queensland one, waking this morning having extended their period of dominance to seven years.

Price set to size up Stewart

Glenn Jackson ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA coach Steve Price will have the chance to see not one but two of his potential long-term fullback options tonight - in opposing teams.

Dragons bring back the fire to put Knights to the sword

Glenn Jackson FOR two groups of players who have been coached by Wayne Bennett, it was the bunch who had been with him longest which beat the latest - once again.

Never-say-die Dragons pull off dramatic win on day for heroes

Glenn Jackson A MATCH to remember, an occasion to savour, and a fitting captain's knock. If you could have written a script for yesterday's Anzac Day thriller (the St George Illawarra victory version at least), it...

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NSW skipper a certain starter

Glenn Jackson NSW captain Paul Gallen has all but declared himself a certain starter for Wednesday night's opening State of Origin encounter in Melbourne, after completing a physical training scrimmage yesterday.