Cooper Cronk
League
Origin, Schmorigin - or why this series induces a state of ennui
Malcolm Knox It's customary at this time of year to reminisce about how the last time NSW won the State of Origin trophy.
Rugby League
Cronk origin worry clouds win
Michael Carayannis, Sydney Origin dreams of Storm star Cooper Cronk and Rooster James Maloney may be over.
Robinson content to absorb lessons from Storm defeat
Michael Carayannis Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says his side were taught a much-needed footballing lesson against a resurgent Melbourne Storm team.
League
High drama as Storm kick on
Michael Carayannis Could two innocuous incidents end James Maloney and Cooper Cronk's State of Origin dreams?
Sydney Roosters v Melbourne Storm
Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Saturday 7.30pm (AEST)
League
Too many players cashing cheques their abilities can't match
Roy Masters There are too many footballers playing NRL each week not up to standard and too many receiving money their experience or talents don't justify.
Live: Roosters v Storm
Alex Rowe Join League HQ as the Roosters attempt to cap off an intense hat-trick of games with another win.
Rugby League
Storm quick on the draw
Steve Mascord Late Cameron Smith penalty goal spares Melbourne blushes in front of its new owners.
Manly, Storm fail to strike gold in first stalemate
Melbourne 10 Manly 10 The first time Billy Slater, Cooper Cronk and Cameron Smith have lost consecutive games at AAMI Park. Manly's first-ever win at the venue. The third loss in a row for the world champions.
Live: Melbourne Storm v Manly Sea Eagles
James Polson Join LeagueHQ for league's favourite grudge match of the past 10 years.
Round 11 line-ups
Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, May 21
Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round 11.
League
Manly, Storm fail to strike gold in first stalemate
Steve Mascord A late Cameron Smith penalty goal spared Melbourne blushes in front the Storm’s new owners in an epic encounter with arch rival Manly on Monday night.
SPORT
Dank ready to come to Sharks' rescue
Danny Weidler Sports scientist Stephen Dank has refused an interview with ASADA but he wants Sharks players and their coach, Shane Flanagan, to know he is in their corner in the strongest possible way.
Winning Starts Monday
Player stats give Daley a running start for Origin
Brad Walter NSW coach Laurie Daley is set to enter the State of Origin series with his players in better form than their Queensland counterparts.
Melbourne Storm v Manly Sea Eagles
AAMI Park, Melbourne, Monday 7.30pm (AEST)
League
Maloney gets nod from JT
Adrian Proszenko Johnathan Thurston believes James Maloney possesses the mongrel and maturity to succeed at State of Origin level.
Legends rave as low-budget Panthers down NRL's elite
Glenn Jackson It was the upset of the season and, according to some, Penrith's best win in a decade. And it was all done with a squad worth less than half this year's salary cap.
Rugby League
Storm brewing for Manly
Melissa Woods Captain Cameron Smith insists there are no alarm bells ringing for Melbourne.
Storm sale a step closer after due-diligence trip
Steve Mascord Melbourne Storm's chief-executive-in-waiting has completed a due-diligence trip to the Victorian capital and flown back to London on the eve of Saturday's home match against Canberra.
