Daniel Lane on Jarryd Hayne

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Hayne: I'll do whatever it takes to play in Origin II

Jarryd Hayne

Adrian Proszenko, Daniel Lane Parramatta star Jarryd Hayne has vowed to work ''around the clock'' in an effort to overcome his hamstring strain in time for Origin II at Suncorp Stadium.

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Fittler talks up audition value of City-Country clash

Coogee, Sydney. NRL City side have their first training run at Coogee Oval, this afternoon, under coach Brad Fittler. Pic shows..... Robbie Farah, didn't train with the squad, here talking to Brad Fittler.. Photo: Quentin Jones. 16 April, 2012.

Daniel Lane Rather than stiff-arm critics who have called upon rugby league's hierarchy to cease the annual City-Country Origin match, City coach Brad Fittler is encouraging more robust debate about the...

Carney the priority for reinstated Flanagan

Todd Carney

Adrian Proszenko, Daniel Lane, Glenn Jackson Shane Flanagan has labelled the retention of free agent Todd Carney as ''priority No.1' after being reinstated as Cronulla coach.

Triple threat: Hayne thrilled to be among leading men

Hayne

Daniel Lane JARRYD HAYNE made one firm commitment before he officially signed on to co-captain Parramatta in a season the club's long-suffering supporters crave success and glories.

Slater still No.1, say legends

Billy Slater

Daniel Lane It was an innocuous question posed by a young girl at the grand final breakfast, but Melbourne fullback Billy Slater's reaction to being asked whether he or Bulldogs boom boy Ben Barba would score...

Stuart tells Eels board to plug destabilising media leaks

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27:  Ricky Stuart speaks at a press conference to announce his new role as coach of the Parramatta Eels NRL team at Parramatta Stadium on July 27, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. Stuart has signed a three year deal with the Eels.  (Photo by Matt Blyth/Getty Images)

Daniel Lane New Parramatta coach Ricky Stuart has directed two blunt messages to his club, telling board members their habit of leaking sensitive information to the media hurt the players and needed to cease...

Hayne plane can't lose again

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 13: Jarryd Hayne of the Blues celebrates winning game two of the ARL State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium on June 13, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) 146292087.jpg

Daniel Lane JARRYD HAYNE has played in six State of Origin series and while he winced when it's mentioned he's still to hold aloft the victor's shield, he was deadly serious that would change after next month's...

Bring back pre-season cup, says Fittler

Daniel Lane FORMER Test captain Brad Fittler has said the Australian Rugby League Commission should consider the reintroduction of a preseason cup to make trial matches worthwhile.

Bennett mixed on play-killing kicks

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13:  Jamie Soward of the Dragons runs the ball during the round seven NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Newcastle Knights at WIN Jubilee Stadium on April 13, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Daniel Lane ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA five-eighth Jamie Soward denied his kicks over Newcastle's dead-ball line were designed to deny Knights flyers Darius Boyd or Akuila Uate the chance to run with the ball.

Kearney refuses to give life to race slur

Kearney

Daniel Lane PARRAMATTA coach Stephen Kearney has refused to respond to an ugly whispering campaign - suggesting he had implemented a brown-skinned recruitment policy at the club - because he did not want to...

Bird tips 'freak' Hayne to ignite and help Blues turn the tables

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17: Greg Bird of the Blues high fives school students during a New South Wales Blues State of Origin skills clinic at AAMI Park on May 17, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

Daniel Lane NSW forward Greg Bird says the ''compacted'' nature of a State of Origin series makes it easier for players such as besieged Parramatta star Jarryd Hayne to go out and ''explode''.

Hayne is a Gen Y guy but still has the Origin X-factor, says Stuart

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17:  Jarryd Hayne of the Blues signs autographs for children during a New South Wales Blues State of Origin skills clinic at AAMI Park on May 17, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

Daniel Lane MUCH has been made about Blues star Jarryd Hayne in the lead-up to the State of Origin series opener, but coach Ricky Stuart has kept faith in the controversial Eel.