Commission chief backs Kasiano for Queensland
Greg Prichard ARL Commission chairman John Grant says that if Sam Kasiano is qualified to play State of Origin for Queensland, then he has every right to play it - and that if the New Zealand Rugby League wants to...
Meninga interested in Kasiano, but not for Origin decider
Greg Prichard QUEENSLAND coach Mal Meninga says he doesn't intend picking Sam Kasiano for State of Origin III.
White in the dark over knee injury
Greg Prichard SPEAKING from his lounge at home, where he took up residence yesterday as he awaited surgery to repair the ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, Canberra prop Brett White said he...
Stuart throws down gauntlet for Blues
Greg Prichard NSW COACH Ricky Stuart has publicly challenged the top Blues-eligible props in the NRL to force him not to pick Paul Gallen in the front row for State of Origin I.
Tamou bolts into Test calculations as selectors consider the options
Greg Prichard BARELY a week after NSW coach Ricky Stuart nominated him as one of the props under consideration for State of Origin selection, James Tamou is also a potential bolter for the Australian team.
Clock ticking for Blues wannabes as squad takes shape
Greg Prichard INJURED stars Glenn Stewart, Josh Dugan and Brett Stewart need to get back on the field quickly if they are to have any chance of making the NSW side for State of Origin I against Queensland at...
Petero's Origin intent is as strong as ever
Greg Prichard Petero Civoniceva is still set for a State of Origin farewell with Queensland this year, despite the fact he missed out on the Australian team and the bulk of the NRL's top props are eligible for the...
Long-serving Civoniceva still a crucial part of Meninga's Maroons
Greg Prichard PETERO CIVONICEVA is still set for a State of Origin farewell with Queensland this year, despite the fact he missed out on the Australian team and the bulk of the NRL's top props are eligible for the...
Power play: Blues prepared to pair Sims with Williams for extra impact
Greg Prichard Don't be surprised if NSW go with a double whammy of second-row powerhouses off the bench in Tariq Sims and Tony Williams for Origin I against Queensland.
