Johnathan Thurston
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.
League
Smells like team spirit: Blues rally to the cause
Brad Walter AN impromptu team dinner two weeks ago underlined the camaraderie and commitment NSW players will bring into camp when the team for Origin I is named on Sunday.
Tate signs new Cowboys deal
At one stage, Queensland State of Origin flyer Brent Tate was adamant the 2013 NRL season would be his last.
Wests Tigers v North Queensland Cowboys
Leichhardt Oval, Friday 7.35pm (AEST)
League
Tigers board cools on new negotiations with Marshall
Adrian Proszenko, Glenn Jackson Just hours before Benji Marshall returns to the Wests Tigers' starting side against North Queensland at Leichhardt Oval, chief executive Stephen Humphreys will hold talks with the five-eighth's...
Campese angry at costly line-ball call
Campese anCanberra skipper Terry Campese vented his frustration at a crucial forward pass call in Sunday's 30-20 loss to Cronulla at Sharks Stadium.
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.
Live: Melbourne Storm v Manly Sea Eagles
James Polson Join LeagueHQ for league's favourite grudge match of the past 10 years.
POWER RANKINGS
NRL Power Rankings - round 10
Paul Suttor Although the Storm escaped with a draw in Melbourne on Monday night, their performance only confirmed that this is a team in decline.
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.
The power of one key for Maroons
Phil Lutton One round to play, one spot to fill. Queensland selectors will keep an eagle eye on this weekend's NRL games before deciding on a key final addition to their State of Origin stocks.
League
Roosters grind out win in Townsville
Steve Mascord It was an early test for Sydney Roosters and a pre-Origin exam for Mitchell Pearce. Despite stern opposition from Johnathan Thurston's North Queensland and unseasonable Townsville rain they both...
Sunday Sin Bin
Under-fire and unloved: Sharks can't give sponsorship away
Adrian Proszenko Cronulla have tried to donate the club's major sponsorship to charity for free … only for the offer to be rejected.
League
Friend turns foe: O'Donnell fires up at Tamou
Steve Mascord James Tamou said he was mystified by his running battle with former teammate Luke O'Donnell as Mitchell Pearce did for NSW's pre-Origin confidence what Greg Inglis did for Queensland the previous...
League
Team spirit: how Blues can reach Origin nirvana
Roy Masters When NSW coach Laurie Daley finalises his team after this weekend's NRL round, he will try and include as many fit players from the Blues 2012 Origin squad.
Round 10 line-ups
Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, May 14
Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round 10.
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.
SIN BIN
Doust wants Morris back in the Red V
Brad Walter St George Illawarra chief executive Peter Doust has confirmed the club still hopes to reunite the Morris twins and revealed the reason Josh left was because Wayne Bennett didn’t think he would become...
