League
Laurie Daley appointed NSW coach
Brad Walter Blues great Laurie Daley has been appointed NSW coach for the next two seasons.
Ferguson suspended indefinitely by the NRL
Brad Walter Blake Ferguson's playing career is in limbo after he was stood down from the NSW Origin team and had his NRL contract suspended following allegations he indecently assaulted a woman during a drinking...
Drinking buddies let down the game that helped pick them back up
Brad Walter 'From booze brothers to Blues brothers,'' said one member of the NSW coaching staff, reading the back page of Monday's Herald at the team hotel.
League
Double blow for Blues hopeful Dugan
Brad Walter Josh Dugan must overcome fitness and judiciary concerns to play for NSW in Origin II after St George Illawarra officials revealed the star fullback would undergo scans on Monday.
League
Daley's dilemma as clock ticks on Hayne
Brad Walter, Michael Chammas NSW hooker Robbie Farah has been ruled out of Monday night's club match against the Broncos but his Wests Tigers coach Mick Potter believes he will be fit for Origin II.
League
Dragons doubtful over Dugan's fitness
Brad Walter NSW fullback Josh Dugan will undergo scans on his ankle before being cleared to play in Origin II after St George Illawarra officials expressed reservations about his fitness to replace the injured...
State of Origin
Dugan, Ennis in the frame to replace injured Blues duo
Brad Walter Josh Dugan and Michael Ennis are believed to have been earmarked as the standby players to replace injured NSW duo Jarryd Hayne and Robbie Farah in Origin II at Suncorp Stadium on June 26.
Winning Starts Monday
Fortune favoured Blues - this time
Brad Walter Forget the moral outrage over the rights and wrongs of Paul Gallen punching Nate Myles in last Wednesday night's State of Origin.
League
Dragons move fast to hold on to Dugan
Brad Walter, Adrian Proszenko, Michael Carayannis St George Illawarra officials are in talks to sign Josh Dugan beyond this season after a stunning return to the NRL in which the sacked Canberra fullback has firmly forced his way into Origin...
Rugby League
Blues coach adamant on team focus before first game
Brad Walter Laurie Daley gives players more input into preparations than during recent Origin campaigns.
League
Daley warns time for talk over as Blues take low-key approach
Brad Walter New Blues coach Laurie Daley has given his players more input into preparations than during recent State of Origin campaigns but they will also be expected to take a greater responsibility for the...
Rugby League
Big Ben's mental state gives Meninga cause for concern
Brad Walter Queensland coach Mal Meninga has expressed concerns about interchange forward Ben Te'o's mental state as he battles allegations he punched a woman at the house of Brisbane five-eighth Corey Norman...
State of Origin
Time is right for Maloney to make mark: Florimo
Brad Walter More than five years after recommending James Maloney to then Warriors coach Ivan Cleary, former NSW five-eighth Greg Florimo believes the Bears junior is ready to help the Blues to victory in the...
It was a great Origin moment: Daley lauds Gallen's hit-out
Brad Walter NSW coach Laurie Daley has warned his side to expect retaliation at Suncorp Stadium in three weeks after a sometimes-fiery season opener at ANZ Stadium.
Seven-year itch gets scratched as hardened campaigners lead the way
Brad Walter Blues players exorcised seven years of frustration at ANZ Stadium on Wednesday night as NSW won the game and the fight.
Hits and long memories: Myles stoush a square-up
Brad Walter Paul Gallen's attack on Nate Myles in Wednesday night's State of Origin opener was 12 months in the making, with NSW players and officials having waited since last year's series to get square with...
League
I could add the mongrel to the Blues: Reynolds
Michael Chammas, Brad Walter Josh Reynolds is adamant he won't be intimidated by the Maroons and can get under the skin of the Queensland pack if he's picked on the bench for NSW in game one.
League
Stewart-Hoffman Origin battle adds extra spice to Manly-Storm clash
Brad Walter Manly lock Glenn Stewart and Melbourne's Ryan Hoffman will go head to head for a place in the State of Origin opener when they meet at AAMI Park on Monday night.
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.
League
Daley's search for experience has Mason in line for Blues
Brad Walter, Tim Barrow Willie Mason is set to be recalled by NSW coach Laurie Daley for the opening State of Origin match five years after making his last appearance in a Blues jersey.
