Round 14 line-up
Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, June 11
Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round 14.
League
The hits and misses of season 2013
Michael Chammas The half-yearly report cards are in and some NRL teams have a lot of homework to do, writes Michael Chammas.
League
Wild boy Fifita puts pride into passion
Michael Chammas Growing up in western Sydney, it was accepted that unless you wanted trouble you didn't mess with Andrew Fifita.
Round 13 line-ups
Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, June 4
Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round 13.
State of Origin
How the Blues line up and what's required
Michael Chammas Michael Chammas looks at what each NSW player must do tonight if the Blues are to beat Queensland in game one of the State of Origin series.
League
Farah in Origin doubt with suspected facial fracture
Michael Chammas NSW hooker Robbie Farah is in doubt for game two of the Origin series after suffering a suspected facial fracture in the first half of last night's victory against Queensland.
League
Battered and bruised, but still determined to play in Origin II
Glenn Jackson, Michael Chammas NSW hooker Robbie Farah's facial fracture is unlikely to sideline him for State of Origin II after the injury failed to stop him finishing the first encounter on Wednesday.
Scores out of 10
Player ratings: The Blues
Michael Chammas Luke Lewis the standout player as Michael Chammas marks the NSW Blues out of 10.
Loyalty will lead way for unchanged Maroons side
Michael Chammas NSW coach Laurie Daley expects Queensland to maintain their loyalty policy and stick with the same side for game two.
Who will deliver knockout punch?
Chris Barrett, Michael Carayannis and Michael Chammas Paul Gallen's square-up with Nate Myles has dominated the postscript to Origin I this week but aside from the fisticuffs there are a series of unanswered questions central to determining interstate...
League
Gallen holds key to make-up of Blues as Daley finalises team
Michael Chammas NSW coach Laurie Daley has two different teams and game plans pencilled in for game one of the State of Origin series that revolve around which position skipper Paul Gallen plays for the Blues.
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.
League
Prop gun: Gallen to start in front row
Michael Chammas Blues coach Laurie Daley has told skipper Paul Gallen he'll partner James Tamou in the front row against Queensland in the opening game of the Origin series.
Carney snubbing mystifies Sharks
Michael Chammas Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan believes Todd Carney is unlucky to miss out on Origin selection after doing more this year than last to justify a spot in the Blues team.
Flanagan warns Sharks pack has bite without Origin stars
Brad Walter, Michael Chammas Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan has no concerns about losing half of his forward pack to State of Origin and believes the Sharks have the depth to cover the absence of the NSW stars.
Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, May 7
Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round nine.
Great news for the Blues as Stewart and Morris get nod
Michael Chammas NSW Origin selectors have received a double boost with injured duo Brett Morris and Brett Stewart named in their respective side's for this weekend.
League
Daley opts against giving his Blues side an early selection heads-up
Michael Chammas NSW are set to put their faith in the state's front-row stocks, with skipper Paul Gallen expected to wear the No.13 for the Blues in game one.
Annual clash loses influence on Blues
Michael Chammas NSW are likely to use the lowest number of City-Country players in this year's State of Origin series since Queensland's dominance began in 2006.
Boyd part of new breed
Michael Chammas Country skipper Michael Ennis believes Boyd Cordner, Josh Jackson and Tariq Sims are destined to play for Australia.
