Train in vain: Taylor sends a message to Mal and Maroons

Glenn Jackson IN HIS regular conversations with Dave Taylor over the past few days, since he was cut by Queensland, South Sydney coach Michael Maguire knew his star player understood how best to respond.

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Hayne ready for Maroons in Melbourne

Glenn Jackson While Blues coach Ricky Stuart has made his displeasure clear about travelling to Melbourne for game one of another crucial State of Origin series for NSW, Jarryd Hayne can see the brighter side.

Bird says Blues are ready to ruffle Maroons' feathers

Glenn Jackson IF YOU had told Greg Bird in 2008, after he had won man-of-the-match honours in a game-one win against Queensland, that the Blues would lose that series, as well as the next three, he would not have...

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Sheens endorsed for full-time gig

Glenn Jackson THE prospect of a full-time Australian rugby league coach - which garnered the support yesterday of NSW captain Paul Gallen - will be put to the ARL Commission during discussions as to whether Tim...

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Johns the eighth Immortal

Glenn Jackson ANDREW JOHNS' grace on the field was matched by a humility off it, after he was named rugby league's eighth Immortal last night. ''I'm lost for words,'' Johns said.

Farah's week in the spotlight continues with NSW Origin gong

Glenn Jackson He has polarised opinion this week, but Wests Tigers hooker Robbie Farah will at least know that his NSW teammates think rather highly of him.

Deja vu Blues: Stuart's men crank it up after Cronk's sin-binning puts Carney in cruise control

Glenn Jackson THIS was deja vu, just with blue this time. So much of a classic Origin encounter bore resemblances to the first clash of the series.

We've got to take that next step, says Farah

Glenn Jackson NSW will get their chance to turn the tide tonight in State of Origin I, and hooker Robbie Farah is one of 17 players who believe they are part of something special.

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I'm a believer: Farah backing Blues revival

Glenn Jackson NSW will get its chance to turn the tide tonight in State of Origin I, and hooker Robbie Farah is one of 17 players who believe they are part of something special.

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The Blues go down fighting

Glenn Jackson Through all of Queensland's dominance since 2006, so many matches have been won by big plays. This one turned on big decisions.

New series, same old result for Blues

Glenn Jackson THROUGH all of Queensland's dominance since 2006, so many matches have been won by big plays. This one turned on big decisions.

Repentant Jennings: 'I know what I did was wrong'

Glenn Jackson MICHAEL JENNINGS wandered out of a beaten NSW dressing room, feeling the loss on his shoulders.

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First game form is in the past for Farah

Glenn Jackson Like any good footballer, Robbie Farah is changing things on the run.

Farah reveals his tough creed: you are only as good as your next game

Glenn Jackson Like any good footballer, Robbie Farah is changing things on the run.

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Stuart to meet ref chiefs over Origin I

Glenn Jackson THE dust has only just settled since the rage over refereeing decisions in State of Origin I - now it could be stirred up again.

The job for the Blues isn't stopping Inglis but limiting the damage

Glenn Jackson Death, taxes and the knowledge Greg Inglis is going to get you. Whatever happens tomorrow night, whether NSW win or lose, they must concede the inevitability of Inglis, the brilliant Queensland...

Let's win series: Stuart lays down challenge to Blues

Glenn Jackson RICKY STUART has said a lot about Origin players, and the need for them. Last night, after NSW's 16-12 victory, he spoke about Origin performances.

Gidley backs Uate to overcome wobbles

Glenn Jackson NSW'S stoic efforts so far this series have looked the most brittle in the vicinity of winger Akuila Uate.

We want it more than them - Bird

Brad Walter and Glenn Jackson SENIOR NSW players have declared the Blues are finally ready to end Queensland's six years of State of Origin domination in next week's series decider, with back-rower Greg Bird saying: ''We want it...