League
Pearce in line for lead role at Roosters after Minichiello
Adrian Proszenko In a measure of how far Mitchell Pearce has come as a leader, the NSW halfback is a strong chance to replace Anthony Minichiello as the next Roosters captain.
Origin performances will help decide the Kangaroos squad, says Sheens
Adrian Proszenko Kangaroos coach Tim Sheens has raised the stakes in the countdown to the Origin opener, describing the marquee interstate matches as a ''trial series for the World Cup''.
League
Maloney brings the buzz back to Roosters
Adrian Proszenko James Maloney has played in Origin, but it's against Parramatta on Friday night where he can prove he's an Origin player.
League
Sutton ready to tackle Origin: Thurston
Adrian Proszenko Johnathan Thurston believes John Sutton possesses the composure to step up to State of Origin football.
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.
League
Maloney not hanging Origin hopes on Thurston duel
Adrian Proszenko James Maloney isn't sure if this Saturday's duel with Johnathan Thurston is his final audition for the NSW five-eighth jersey.
League
Lock it in, Laurie: Blues all but picked
Adrian Proszenko There are four games until the opening State of Origin encounter, but Laurie Daley has already settled upon 15 of the 17 spots up for grabs.
Rugby League
Sonny Bill unstoppable as Roosters score at will
Adrian Proszenko Had he not honoured his pledge to the Roosters, Parramatta were the team most likely to nab Sonny Bill Williams.
League
Bennett stands up for fixture, despite spate of withdrawals
Adrian Proszenko, Glenn Jackson Wayne Bennett has defended the players against suggestions they don't take the City-Country fixture seriously, claiming the spate of withdrawals is due to the rigours of an increasingly onerous NRL...
League
Hand of God hovers over opening match-up at Allianz
Adrian Proszenko Sonny Bill Williams may just be a bigger drawcard than Maradona.
League
Lyon slams Titans for pushing switch
Adrian Proszenko JAMIE LYON intends to finish his career at Manly after knocking back a mammoth $3 million-plus deal to immediately join the Gold Coast.
Sironen follows in father's footsteps after call-up to baby Blues squad
Adrian Proszenko CURTIS SIRONEN has taken the first step towards becoming only the fifth father-son combination to play in State of Origin after being selected for Laurie Daley's Blues Origin Pathways Camp.
Sprint guru Fabri set for surprise comeback to Roosters' nest
Adrian Proszenko LESS than 18 months after the Roosters controversially sacked him, renowned sprint coach Roger Fabri is set to return to Bondi Junction.
Roosters play down Pearce's high jinks
Adrian Proszenko Mitchell Pearce has further consolidated his party-boy image after he was ejected from the Clovelly Hotel last Sunday.
Stuart gets Gus's vote for long haul
Adrian Proszenko PHIL GOULD, the most successful NSW coach in State of Origin history, has called for Ricky Stuart to remain the boss of the Blues for the next 10 years.
Rookie Reynolds already putting pressure on Pearce for Blues gig
Adrian Proszenko SOUTH Sydney's boom rookie Adam Reynolds and Roosters halfback Mitchell Pearce will go up against each other tomorrow in a clash for the Ron Coote Cup.
Spring chicken
Anasta ready to play beyond 2012
Adrian Proszenko Braith Anasta is leaner and keener than ever.
Sudnay Sin Bin
Tough time on the horizon for Mannah as cancer returns
Adrian Proszenko Parramatta forward Jon Mannah has had a relapse in his battle with cancer. Mannah, who had bravely fought back to resume his football career after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2009,...
Carney declares state aspirations
Adrian Proszenko Todd Carney looked good in a sky blue jersey last night. Really good.
