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There are plans to make the rugby league club one of the premier sporting organisations in the country.
By
Carly Cook
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With just 100 days till the Rugby League Women's World Cup kicks off in Cronulla, the defending champion Jillaroos can't wait to get going.
By Brittany Carter
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The Penrith Panthers' finish strong in a 28-14 win over the Wests Tigers while Manly virtually hands the Storm the minor premiership with a win over the Roosters.
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The Brisbane Broncos annihilate the Titans 54-0, following the Knights' surprise win over the Warriors, before the Raiders enjoy a convincing win over Cronulla.
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The Melbourne Storm show exactly why they're top of the ladder with a dominant win over the Cowboys, after the Rabbitohs score two tries in four minutes to rob the Dragons of a vital win.
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The Parramatta Eels firm up their bid for a top-eight finish with a slick 20-4 win over the Canterbury Bulldogs.
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Paul McGregor will be $10,000 poorer after criticising the NRL referees following the Dragons' loss to Newcastle.
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A man fined $4,500 for selling cocaine to two high-profile rugby league players in Canberra says he wanted the footballers to like him.
By
Gordon Taylor
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The PNG Hunters are still clear at the top of the Intrust Super Cup ladder with four rounds to go in the home and away season, but the gap has narrowed after they were beaten convincingly by the Redcliffe Dolphins in Brisbane.
Richard Ewart
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The Storm secure a big win over Manly in Cameron Smith's 350th NRL game, before the Tigers overwhelmed the Titans on the Gold Coast. See all the facts and figures in our ScoreCentre.
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The Knights slay the Dragons at Hunter Stadium and the Raiders roast the Rabbitohs, while the Roosters surge past Cowboys. Get the lowdown on the day's NRL action in our ScoreCentre.
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Parramatta surges late to dismantle the Broncos 28-14 at the death, after Cronulla's 26-12 win over the Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium.
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The PNG Hunters head into round 21 of the Intrust Super Cup season against Redcliffe Dolphins this weekend with a four point lead at the top of the ladder.
Richard Ewart
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The Bulldogs' horror season continues as the Panthers pile on more pain, winning 16-8 off the back of a strong second half.
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Kenny is understood to have recently discovered he has lymphoma and will undergo chemotherapy in the near future.
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Canberra prop Junior Paulo says "real gentleman" Sia Soliola will cop his five-week NRL suspension and get on with preparing for his return.
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Two officials are demoted in round 21 for their part in the decision not to send off Sia Soliola for his hit on Billy Slater, but lead referee Matt Cecchin escapes sanction.
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Sport is playing an increasing role in community development in Papua New Guinea, and just last month five of the country's leading athletes signed up as ambassadors to promote the UN's seventeen sustainable development goals.
Richard Ewart
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Canberra Raiders player Sia Soliola says he "respects and accepts" his punishment for a tackle on Melbourne Storm star Billy Slater that he admits was both "high and late".
By sports reporter Jennifer Browning and Clare Blumer
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Cooper Cronk says his Melbourne teammate Billy Slater is "still nursing a sore head" following Saturday's high hit from Canberra forward Sia Soliola.
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The eradication of the 'boys club' culture at the AFL and NRL has proven to be a hard nut to crack, but there are signs of change.
By Tracey Holmes
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A Queensland Country rugby league player who suffered a brain injury in a tackle sues an opposing player and club for $1.4 million.
By Andrew Kos
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In Wilcannia, the average life expectancy for an Indigenous male is 40 years — but the local rugby league community is hoping to close the gap.
By Mike Williams for The Real Thing
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Penrith winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has been involved in an altercation while volunteering as a touch judge during a junior rugby league match in Sydney's west, the NRL club confirms.
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NSW successfully defends its women's rugby league title against Queensland with a 22-6 win in Wollongong.
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The Eels got the better of the Tigers in a nail-biter, while the Dragons made light work of Manly in a much more one-sided match. Catch up on all the NRL action in our ScoreCentre.
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Canberra forward Sia Soliola should have been sent off for knocking out Billy Slater with a high shot, according to NRL referees boss Tony Archer.
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Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has launched an offensive at NRL referees following his side's loss to Melbourne Storm in the nation's capital.
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Raiders coach Ricky Stuart will have to open up his wallet again after unleashing another tirade aimed at the NRL and the referees for a lack of accountability.
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The decision not to send Sia Soliola from the field for his brutal high shot on Storm star Billy Slater prompts Melbourne's chief executive to send a 'please explain' to the NRL.
By Jon Healy
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The Cowboys score a 24-12 win over the Warriors in Townsville after the Storm lost Cameron Smith and Billy Slater to injury in their win over the Raiders.
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The Sharks eventually clinch a four-tries-to-two win over the Rabbitohs, while the Roosters are too strong for the Knights. Look back on the stats and scores.
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There are just six rounds to go in the Intrust Super Cup home and away season, and the PNG Hunters are back in action this weekend, taking on the Mackay Cutters in Port Moresby.
Richard Ewart
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The Sydney Swans' legendary 'no dickheads' policy was more media beat-up than a genuine strategy implemented by the club. Richard Hinds should know, he started the whole thing.
By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds
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The Brisbane Broncos turn on the flair after half-time to wipe the Bulldogs off Lang Park and record a convincing 42-12 win.
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Newcastle Knight Trent Hodkinson escorts a sick teenager to her high school formal to raise cancer awareness.
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Penny Evans
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Liz Farquhar
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The NSWRL comes to the defence of under-fire duo Josh Dugan and Blake Ferguson, denying they were drunk at a pub in the days leading up to Origin III.
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As the NRL begins its investigation into allegations of salary cap breaches at Manly, club captain Daly Cherry-Evans says he is worried the Sea Eagles' reputation will be tarnished.
By Sarah Gerathy
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This Sunday, for the first time, female rugby league players will be paid to represent NSW, enabling them to take leave from their full-time jobs and still support their families.
By Jodan Perry
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The National Rugby League in Fiji is waiting for confirmation from government that they're prepared to back plans to stage a series of NRL matches in Suva over the next three Australian seasons.
Joe Yaya
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Former Blues coach Ricky Stuart savages Josh Dugan and Blake Ferguson's pre-Origin drinking, saying they should have been eliminated from state selection in 2013.
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A North Queensland South Sea Islander group uses a shared love of rugby league to teach its young men to be proud of their 'Kanaka' heritage.
By
Sophie Meixner
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Former NSW captain Paul Gallen questions the wisdom of Josh Dugan and Blake Ferguson's decision to drink before State of Origin III.
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Sixty Indigenous students graduate from the NRL's School to Work program, with one saying "it's the best thing I've ever done".
By Jen Browning
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The NRL confirms it plans to hand out bans of nine months to life for players convicted of violence against women, while at the same time defends its decision to grant disgraced players a "second chance".
By Ewan Gilbert
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Broncos forward Sam Thaiday says he could consider playing for another club, amid revelations he won't be offered a new contract in Brisbane.
By Mark Hides
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North Queensland take advantage of a lacklustre South Sydney performance to win 23-10 after the Sea Eagles took down the Tigers.
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Should Queensland's Origin stars stay for one more year and will Laurie Daley be coaching the Blues in 2018?
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Ashley Taylor manufactures an upset win over the Sharks at a rain-soaked Robina Stadium after the Broncos edged the Knights.
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The Raiders sneak past the Dragons in golden point after the Panthers demoralised the Warriors in Auckland. Check out all of Friday's NRL action in our ScoreCentre.
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Maroons legend Johnathan Thurston praises the debut of Cameron Munster, saying he has a big future in the Queensland jersey.
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New South Wales captain Boyd Cordner takes a bullet for coach Laurie Daley after the Blues slumped to their 11th State of Origin series defeat in 12 years.
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Former chief executive of the Parramatta Eels NRL club Scott Seward receives a two-year good behaviour bond for salary cap fraud, with the magistrate saying he "inherited a diabolical mess" and should be "commended" for coming foward.
By Mazoe Ford
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Maroons celebrate Origin series win
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The 2017 State Of Origin series was supposed to mark the start of something beautiful for the Blues, but Queensland's pups have more bite than expected.
By Jon Healy
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Queensland has wrapped up the State of Origin series with a 22-6 victory over New South Wales in the deciding match at Lang Park in Brisbane.
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Queensland has snuffed out any talk of a New South Wales Origin revival with extreme prejudice, crushing the Blues 22-6 in the 2017 series decider at Lang Park.
By Dan Colasimone
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Queensland runs over the top of the Blues to complete its comeback from a 1-0 series deficit and close it out in style. Follow our live blog of State Of Origin III.
By Jon Healy
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This year seems to be a transition period for sport all around the world, but it won't be as entertaining for State Of Origin fans as it will be for everyone else.
By Jon Healy
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Former NRL player Tim Simona is convicted and given an 18-month good behaviour bond for auctioning signed football jerseys for charity but using the money he raised for gambling.
By Mazoe Ford
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The mother of banned footballer Jarrod Mullen says her son is in a state of despair after being "hung out to dry" by the Newcastle Knights and NRL, savaging the four-year doping suspension he was handed earlier this year.
By Craig Hamilton and Riley Stuart
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Fiji rugby league officials want Semi Radradra to play for the Fiji Bati in October's Rugby League World Cup before he leaves for French club Toulon to play rugby union.
Joe Yaya
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Gold Coast Titans centre Dan Sarginson appears in court over an alleged incident with a bouncer at Burleigh Heads last month.
By Tom Forbes
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The mentality of these all-conquering Maroons has often been heralded, writes Richard Hinds, but it is Queensland pride — not NSW hatred — that has forged this special team.
By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds
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A partnership between a disability support service and a regional rugby league team is providing jobs for players and helping the service prepare for the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
By
Jodie van de Wetering
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Queensland full-back Billy Slater suffers an ankle injury at training on Sunday, throwing a scare into the Maroons camp ahead of Origin III.
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The Bulldogs overcome Newcastle 20-18 in a stunning conclusion to round 18 of the NRL season. Look back on all the scores and stats.
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Parramatta beats the Storm in Melbourne, after the Panthers were too strong for Manly. Look back on the scores and stats.
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The Roosters have to work hard, but they hang on to beat South Sydney 14-12 at the Sydney Football Stadium. Look back at all the scores and stats.
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Manly Sea Eagles coach Trent Barrett says his playing group has discussed allegations third-party payments were promised to some players but not followed through on, and they are unconcerned.
By Jodan Perry
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The PNG Hunters may have been on top of the Intrust Super Cup ladder for more than a month now, but the number of fans turning out to watch the team in Port Moresby has actually fallen.
Richard Ewart
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The family of a rugby league player killed after a high-impact shoulder charge want tougher penalties to wipe the tackle from the game, despite it already being banned.
By Andrew Kos
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Police uncover information about tax evasion, money laundering, spot betting and possible salary cap breaches within the NRL, the ABC understands.
By police reporter Jessica Kidd
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The NRL announces a probe into allegations of historical salary cap breaches by the Manly Sea Eagles, amid reports police will put the financial affairs of several clubs under the microscope.
By Riley Stuart
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Rugby league player Francis Molo, who was responsible for the tackle that killed James Ackerman, tells the Coroners Court in Brisbane he did not think he made a shoulder charge.
By Andrew Kos
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A Queensland rugby league player who died following an on-field clash had injuries that were "very rare", a doctor tells a coronial inquest.
By Andrew Kos
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Daly Cherry-Evans believes he could have done the job at five-eighth for Queensland in place of the injured Johnathan Thurston after missing selection for the deciding State of Origin match against New South Wales.
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A rugby league team with a history of sparking change in their remote NSW community is given a $230,000 cash injection for new facilities, which will allow the club to put in new dressing rooms to replace the existing structure — an old cricket net covered by some tarps.
By sports reporter Jodan Perry
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Queensland Rugby League player James Ackerman was pushed while he lay unconscious after being hit with a shoulder charge, a coronial inquest hears.
By Andrew Kos
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Daly Cherry-Evans misses Queensland selection for next week's State of Origin series decider at Lang Park, with Ben Hunt and Cameron Munster added to the Maroons squad.
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New South Wales captain Boyd Cordner will not put personal ambition ahead of the Blues team, stating he will pull out of the State of Origin decider if he feels he has not recovered from a calf injury.
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Alex Johnston crosses for five tries in South Sydney's win over Penrith, after the Tigers won a battle of the cellar-dwellers in Newcastle
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The Cowboys dominate an ill-disciplined Raiders side, with halves Michael Morgan and Te Maire Martin starring in the team's 31-18 win.
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Cameron Munster delivers a superb Origin audition as Melbourne dismantles the Broncos 42-12 at Lang Park after the Titans' easy win over the Dragons.
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Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan says it is unacceptable that Andrew Fifita became the victim of an allegedly racist social media post from a Brisbane pub earlier this month, but says he's not concerned it will affect the Sharks forward's performance.
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Parramatta surrenders a 10-point half-time lead, but Mitchell Moses steps up in extra time to steal a 13-12 win over the Bulldogs.
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The PNG Hunters are hanging on to top spot on the Intrust Super Cup ladder, after another close fought victory, this time over Northern Pride by 18 points to 14 in Cairns.
Richard Ewart
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Manly romps home to a 31-18 win over Cronulla at Shark Park, while the Dragons surge to a fantastic come-from-behind win over the Newcastle Knights.
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His shoulder injury will see Johnathan Thurston miss one of the biggest games of his decorated NRL career, but the decision to choose family ahead of his personal sporting goals was an easy one.
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Mitchell Pearce kicks a golden-point field goal for the Roosters after the JT-less Cowboys pip the Panthers in stunning fashion and the Raiders come up short against the Broncos. Look back at all the scores and stats.
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NSW star Jarryd Hayne admits master coach Wayne Bennett had every right to call him out for bombing a near-certain try in the Blues' State of Origin II loss to Queensland.
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Take a look back over some of Johnathan Thurston's best State of Origin moments, following confirmation that a shoulder injury has prematurely ended his representative career.
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The Warriors were too good for the Bulldogs, ending the match 21-14, while the Titans came out on top over the Tigers with a 26-14 win.
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North Queensland coach Paul Green has confirmed that captain Johnathan Thurston will undergo surgery on his shoulder after injuring it in the second State of Origin game.
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Queensland and Cowboys great Johnathan Thurston will undergo shoulder surgery, ending his State of Origin career and ruling him out for the rest of the 2017 NRL season.
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After their surprise loss to the bottom side Tweed Heads last time out, the Intrust Super Cup ladder leaders, PNG Hunters, are in Cairns this weekend to take on Northern Pride.
Richard Ewart
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Johnathan Thurston will miss the Cowboys' game against Penrith and his hopes of an Origin swansong at Lang Park are under a cloud after another shoulder injury.
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Playing through the pain of a busted shoulder, Johnathan Thurston's unerring conversion to win Origin II for Queensland begs the question: Does JT even experience nerves?
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It was the Maroons who came out on top in Origin II against the Blues in Sydney with a storming second half comeback, and as usual rugby-mad Papua New Guinea was glued to the action.
Richard Ewart
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Blues coach Laurie Daley takes a thinly-veiled swipe at the referees following New South Wales's heartbreaking 18-16 State of Origin II to the Maroons in Sydney.
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State Of Origin II was a vintage Maroons finish, but also an unfortunate return to some nasty old habits for New South Wales.
By Jon Healy
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A Dane Gagai double and a Johnathan Thurston pressure kick give Queensland a brilliant comeback victory over the Blues to level the Origin series at 1-1.
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Dane Gagai scores a double as Queensland comes back from a 10-point deficit to beat NSW in Sydney. See how it happened in our State Of Origin blog.
By Jon Healy
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The emphasis on tackling at the expense of skills in Aussie rules is a blight on the modern game, the Australian Football Hall of Fame's newest legend says.
By Daniel Keane
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Former Origin player James McManus's landmark case against his old club will have huge ramifications for Australian sport as he sues over the Newcastle Knights' handling of his alleged repeated concussions.
By Mazoe Ford and Louise Hall
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Women's participation in rugby league is the fastest growing area of the sport, with female registrations up 45 per cent in Queensland in the past two years.
By
Alice Roberts
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The Maroons from Queensland and the Blues from New South Wales lock horns again in Sydney tonight, for game two of this year's State of Origin series, and for the first time in what seems like a very long time, the Queenslanders are very much on the back foot.
Richard Ewart
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With Queensland's greatest era ending and the Blues' threatening to start a purple patch of their own, Origin II could mark the beginning of something major for both sides, writes Warren Boland
By Warren Boland
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Playing State Of Origin seems like one of the hardest things an athlete can do, but it is nothing compared to watching your son from the sidelines.
By Jen Browning
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The Blues may have won Origin I easily, but coach Laurie Daley warns the Maroons have a much stronger side for Game II.
By Jodan Perry
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NSW captain Boyd Cordner says his team is quietly confident it can wrap up the Origin series on Wednesday night, despite the return of Queensland veterans Johnathan Thurston and Billy Slater.
By Jen Browning
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The PNG Hunters are still on top of the Intrust Super Cup ladder, despite being beaten 14-10 at home by the bottom club Tweed Heads Seagulls.
Richard Ewart
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Parramatta takes advantage of the Dragons' lack of State Of Origin stars to win 24-10 at the Olympic stadium.
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Gavin Cooper assures Queensland fans Johnathan Thurston is OK after a couple of nasty knocks at Maroons training ahead of Origin II.
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The Tigers, without Aaron Woods and James Tedesco, have their hearts broken by Cronulla after Melbourne's young guns stand tall against the Cowboys.
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Mitchell Pearce and James Maloney have played together for years and won an NRL premiership, but the pair are desperate for one thing — an Origin series win.
By Jen Browning
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The South Sydney Rabbitohs dominate the second half to come from behind and beat the Gold Coast Titans 36-20.
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Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan confirms skipper Paul Gallen will play on in the 2018 NRL season.
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Complacency could be the PNG Hunters biggest enemy this weekend when the Intrust Super Cup ladder leaders take on the bottom side, Tweed Heads, at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby.
Richard Ewart
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The Brisbane Broncos say star pivot Anthony Milford "definitely" needs shoulder surgery, but they want to test out how the injury stands up to the rigours of first-grade football first.
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New South Wales can not afford to fall for Queensland's mind games ahead of game II — the Maroons are primed, ready and believe they can level the series.
By Mark Douglass
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Queensland's Jarrod Wallace is free to make his debut in next week's State of Origin clash with NSW after beating a shoulder charge count at the NRL judiciary.
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Maroons in transition? Not when the 'Big Four' are in an Origin lineup, according to Blues coach Laurie Daley.
By Jennifer Browning
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New South Wales coach Laurie Daley warns the Blues they will need to raise their game against a reinvigorated Queensland squad in State of Origin II.
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New South Wales have named their first unchanged line-up in 21 years after announcing their game two team on Monday.
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The Bulldogs have upset the Dragons, winning 16-2 at Sydney's Olympic stadium. Look back all the scores and stats in our ScoreCentre.
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Maroons coach Kevin Walters rings the changes, recalling Johnathan Thurston and Billy Slater, dropping a host of players and picking bolter Tim Glasby for Origin II in Sydney.
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The PNG Hunters remain on top of the Intrust Super Cup ladder for the third week in a row after defeating Souths Logan Magpies in Port Moresby.
Richard Ewart
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Seemingly on the verge of of a State of Origin debut with Queensland, Titans prop Jarrod Wallace is now facing a two-game suspension for a shoulder charge.
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Some Mitchell Pearce brilliance helps the Roosters score a big win over the Tigers at Campbelltown. Look back at the scores and stats in our ScoreCentre.
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Johnathan Thurston returns from injury with a bang, leading the Cowboys to a big win over the Eels in Darwin, while Penrith scores a stunning comeback win over the Raiders.
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Wayne Bennett says Brisbane pivot Anthony Milford will be sidelined for six weeks with a dislocated shoulder before the club determines if his season is over.
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The Brisbane Broncos hold on for a thrilling 24-18 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs to return to the NRL's top four, following Manly's tight 18-14 win over the Newcastle Knights.
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Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan accuses Melbourne captain Cameron Smith of manipulating NRL referees following the Sharks' 18-13 loss to the Storm.
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The NRL's warlords are feasting on roasted carcasses and swilling wine from silver goblets following John Grant's demise, writes Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds.
By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds
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The Melbourne Storm do the job at Shark Park, beating Cronulla 18-13 in their Thursday night NRL clash. Look back at how the action unfolded in the world of stats.
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Wayne Bennett continues his trend of axing wantaway players, with Dragons-bound Ben Hunt dropped to reserve grade ahead of Friday's clash with South Sydney.
By Michael Rennie
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The Auckland Blues have pulled off a huge shock, defeating the British and Irish Lions by 22 points to 16 in Auckland, to become the first Super Rugby team to topple a touring Lions team.
Richard Ewart
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There is no single star of the team. Hard-running forwards, silky halves and speedy backs. All that a coach could ask for. Meet the outback league team changing a community.
By sports reporter Jodan Perry
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Queensland has based its State of Origin dynasty on loyalty to its state and players, but as Zane Bojack writes, that loyalty is about to be seriously tested with the series on the line.
By Zane Bojack
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Wayne Bennett is under fire after his botched pre-season plans wreak havoc with domestic teams' schedules, with Super League coaches saying England players will be burnt out before the World Cup.
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Rugby league great, Petero Civoniceva, is still confident that the bid by a Fiji team to join the New South Wales Cup competition will succeed in the end.
Richard Ewart
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Maroons coach Kevin Walters gives a strong indication Queensland greats Johnathan Thurston and Billy Slater will be back for State of Origin II.
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The PNG Hunters have cemented their place on top of the Intrust Super Cup ladder, with another thumping win, this time by 40 points to 18 over Norths Devils in Brisbane.
Richard Ewart
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The Bulldogs are thumped by Penrith after Manly won an extra-time thriller against the Raiders. Get scores, stats and streams in our NRL ScoreCentre.
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With Queensland tipped to make at least a few changes for State Of Origin II, some of the state's biggest prospects are putting their names forward.
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The Cowboys streak away from the Titans after the Roosters and Dragons eked out tight wins. Check out all the scores and stats in our ScoreCentre.
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Billy Slater feels he has again put up a case for Queensland State of Origin selection following his scintillating display in Melbourne's 40-12 defeat of Newcastle on Friday night.
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The Warriors cross the Tasman to take on the Eels after the Storm made short work of the Knights. Keep across the commentary, stats and plays with our NRL ScoreCentre.
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The PNG Hunters' position at the top of the Intrust Super Cup ladder could come under threat this weekend when they take on one of only two teams to beat them so far this season, the Norths Devils from Brisbane.
Richard Ewart
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Andrew Fifita's star turn in Origin I gives fans the conundrum of cheering for a less than desirable outcome, writes Richard Hinds.
By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds
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Mitchell Pearce says he remembers little from New South Wales's game one Origin victory after a serious head knock left him badly concussed.
By Jennifer Browning
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In the space of 24 hours NRL star Jarryd Hayne breaks the hearts of Maroons supporters then commits to staying in Queensland by taking up a one-year contract extension to remain at the Gold Coast Titans.
By Thomas Forbes
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New South Wales and Cronulla wrecking ball Andrew Fifita reinforces why he is fast building a reputation as one of the NRL's premier big-game players after turning in a barnstormer in the Blues' State of Origin I win.
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Queensland were kept scoreless in the second half of State of Origin game 1 at Lang Park by a relentless Blues defence.
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New South Wales romped out to a 24-point lead in Origin I, but it was how they held onto it that was most impressive.
By Jon Healy
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Heroic performances from the likes of Andrew Fifita and James Tedesco help New South Wales chalk up a humiliating 28-4 defeat of Queensland in State of Origin I at Lang Park.
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The Blues draw first blood in the State of Origin series, winning Game One 28-4 against the Maroons at Lang Park. Look back on how it unfolded in our live blog.
By Jon Healy
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Blues coach Laurie Daley admits to pre-game jitters and says he has no idea how his side will perform in the State of Origin opener in Brisbane.
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There are few more daunting assignments than replacing Johnathan Thurston in State of Origin, but the Maroons have no doubt Anthony Milford is the man to do the job.
By Luke Pentony
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Go inside the State of Origin dressing sheds with one of the gentle giants of the game Petero Civoniceva.
By
Jessica Hinchliffe
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Queensland coach Kevin Walters plays down suggestions from the Maroons camp that they will target Jarryd Hayne, who is making his State of Origin return after a three-year absence.
By Luke Pentony
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The NRL's pay dispute with its stars is set to get nastier, with players considering a boycott of the Rugby League World Cup at season's end.
By Jen Browning
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Damian Keogh resigns from his position as Cronulla Sharks chairman, having received an 18-month good behaviour bond for cocaine possession.
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Laurie Daley calls on Wednesday night's State of Origin I referees to allow his team to play the open, free-flowing football the public want.
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The absence of Queensland star Johnathan Thurston gives New South Wales reason to believe they claim victory in State of Origin I, writes Warren Boland.
By Warren Boland
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New South Wales Blues captain Boyd Cordner apologises for not showing more hatred towards Queensland in the lead up to Wednesday's State of Origin clash.
By Bruce Mackenzie
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Two days from the first 2017 Origin game, Queensland's captain Cameron Smith takes a savage swipe at the NRL's handling of the collective bargaining agreement negotiations between the code, clubs and the players association.
By Jodan Perry
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A Canberra man pleads guilty to selling drugs to two high-profile rugby league players after the Anzac Test earlier this month.
By
Jana Black
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What damage has Origin already done to the NRL premiership race? How good were the AFL's Indigenous stars this weekend? And can Sam Stosur win the French Open? Richard Hinds has answers.
By Richard Hinds
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The Raiders hold off a resurgent Sydney Roosters outfit to post a 24-16 win at Canberra Stadium on Sunday evening.
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The NT government is investing millions towards developing NRL across the Territory but will it ever match the support and participation that AFL already holds?
By Shahni Wellington
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A late Chad Townsend field goal gives the Sharks a 9-8 win over the Bulldogs, while the Warriors down the Broncos 28-10. Look back at the scores and stats that mattered in our ScoreCentre.
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The Parramatta Eels play themselves into form, beating the Rabbitohs 22-16 at Sydney's Olympic stadium.
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Young recruits in the National Rugby League are getting more support from clubs to plan their careers after sport, with only a small percentage making it to the top level.
By
Paul Robinson
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As the Intrust Super Cup heads into round 12, it's the PNG Hunters who are on top of the ladder, a point clear of the Sunshine Coast Falcons, and six points clear of the fifth team, Norths Devils.
Richard Ewart
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State of Origin will once again capture the Australian sporting public's attention at a time when it is wallpapering the cracks in the NRL, writes Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds.
By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds
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Canterbury Bulldogs chief executive Raelene Castle will step down from her position at the end of the season, despite having one year to go on her contract.
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Johnathan Thurston is ruled out of State of Origin I because of his shoulder injury, with the Queensland Maroons making the call on his availability earlier than expected.
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In a stunning outburst and showcase of his rugby league nous, Federal MP Bob Katter savages the Queensland Origin selectors for snubbing the "shafted" Billy Slater in favour of Darius Boyd.
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NSW is adopting a hit-and-run approach in the lead-up to Origin I, not venturing across the border until the day before the state-v-state opening grudge match.
By Bruce Mackenzie
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The State of Origin mind games are well underway, as Queensland captain Cameron Smith tips Johnathan Thurston to play Game One against New South Wales.
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Mitchell Pearce's Origin career has not always been smooth sailing, but Andrew Johns believe this latest recall has come at the perfect time and his performances will go "up and up".
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Nathan Peats will make his State of Origin debut for the Blues after being named in NSW's squad in place of the injured Peter Wallace.
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Are Queensland playing tricks with naming Johnathan Thurston as 18th man in their Origin I squad? Even Maroons favourite Billy Moore isn't sure, but he's backing Anthony Milford's ability.
By James Maasdorp and Quentin Hull
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Darius Boyd retains his number one jersey at Billy Slater's expense, while Anthony Milford is named at five eighth with the injured Johnathan Thurston the 18th man in a strong Maroons squad.
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The PNG Hunters have maintained their position at the top of the Intrust Super Cup ladder, where they are level on points with Redcliffe Dolphins, after a comfortable win over the Jets in Ipswich by 32 points to 12.
Richard Ewart
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The battle between NRL clubs and ARL boss John Grant could be the fight of the year, writes Richard Hinds, while the GWS Giants need a crowd to match the excitement.
By Richard Hinds
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The Melbourne Storm reinstate themselves on top of the NRL ladder with a win over the Rabbitohs after Penrith beats Newcastle and the Roosters hold off the Bulldogs.
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Gold Coast's 30-10 loss to Manly will have done nothing for the mindset of NSW State of Origin coach Laurie Daley as Jarryd Hayne was outgunned in the centres.
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Canberra Raiders hold off the Eels in a tight one as Manly posts a convincing 30-10 win over the Gold Coast Titans. Look back at all the crucial stats in our NRL ScoreCentre.
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Johnathan Thurston is set to finish his NRL career with the North Queensland Cowboys after he signs a one-year contract extension.
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The Broncos keep the Tigers scoreless in a 36-0 thrashing, while the Dragons celebrate a 30-14 win over the Warriors in New Zealand. Look back at all the scores and stats that mattered with our ScoreCentre.
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Former Parramatta Eels CEO Scott Seward pleads guilty to fraud charges in a Sydney court.
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In the wake of Greg Inglis's mental health issues, Johnathan Thurston describes the loneliness that athletes suffer when they are sidelined for long periods with injury.
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The readers have voted for who should line up for the Blues and Maroons for State Of Origin I on May 31. Take a look at the fan-picked teams.
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It hasn't been a great week for the image of rugby league in Papua New Guinea, with the Hunters' star forward Henry Wan in court in Australia accused of committing a sexual offence after his debut for the Kumuls in the test win over Cook Islands.
Richard Ewart
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Cronulla has come from behind to beat North Queensland at Shark Park to kick off Round 11. Look back at the scores and stats in our ScoreCentre.
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Stand-in captain Sam Burgess is confident Greg Inglis will recover and return to South Sydney after the NRL star checked himself into a mental health clinic.
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Wayne Bennett says Brisbane skipper Darius Boyd's public health battle inspired NRL star Greg Inglis to seek treatment for depression.
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This season the Wests Tigers story has had more twists than an Agatha Christie novel, and fans would prefer to be reading about it in the off-season, writes Duncan Huntsdale.
By Duncan Huntsdale
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South Sydney confirms injured skipper Greg Inglis entered rehab last week for "treatment to assist with his mental health".
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Five-eighth Mitchell Moses will be at Parramatta for the next two-and-a-half seasons, after Wests Tigers grant him an immediate release.
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There are no final decisions yet, but NSW coach Laurie Daley may well be calling on Mitchell Pearce and Jarryd Hayne for Origin I.
By Jennifer Browning
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Canterbury's Will Hopoate makes himself available to play on Sundays in the NRL, reversing his previous stance to stand down for religious reasons.
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Manly NRL full-back Tom Trbojevic has been ruled out for six to eight weeks with a syndesmosis ankle injury and MCL strain, ruling him out of contention for the bulk of the State of Origin series.
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Picking a State Of Origin side isn't always easy, but it's fun, so here's your chance to name a Maroons and a Blues side for Origin I.
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The Roosters destroy Parramatta 48-10 after Newcastle snapped their losing streak against the Raiders. Look back at all the scores, stats and commentary in our ScoreCentre.
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New South Wales hopeful Tom Trbojevic may be ruled out of State of Origin contention after sustaining potentially season-ending knee and ankle injuries in Manly's 24-14 loss to Brisbane.
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The Brisbane Broncos, Penrith Panthers and Gold Coast Titans all win against the odds on a night of NRL comebacks.
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Mystery surrounds who will wear the Queensland number six jersey in State of Origin I but Cooper Cronk believes Johnathan Thurston will be his Maroons halves partner.
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Rugby league halfback Kylie Hilder's job is to grow the women's game around New South Wales, and on Sunday she'll reap the rewards of her work in the inaugural women's City v Country clash in North Sydney.
By Jodan Perry
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Robbie Farah's Rabbitohs thump the Tigers after the Dragons surrender second spot on the ladder to the Sharks. Look back at all the scores, stats and commentary with our ScoreCentre.
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It is difficult not to contrast the crackdown on welfare recipients using drugs with the leniency afforded NRL players, writes Offsiders' columnist Richard Hinds.
By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds
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An alternative national anthem will be played at the first match of the NRL Indigenous round.
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The North Queensland Cowboys prove they can still win without Johnathan Thurston, beating the Canterbury Bulldogs 30-14.
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In addition to Advance Australia Fair, an alternative version of the national anthem will be played at tonight's first match of the Indigenous round of the NRL season as part of a push to start a conversation about other anthem options.
By Karina Carvalho
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Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga says Broncos captain Darius Boyd is a "great player with great skills" who "deserves an opportunity" to replace Johnathan Thurston at five-eighth for the Queensland Maroons in the State of Origin if necessary.
By Michael Rennie
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Gold Coast Titans co-captain Kevin Proctor is punished by the club for a drugs incident with a fine and four-match suspension.
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Kieran Foran will link up again with former coach Des Hasler at Canterbury next season after the Bulldogs confirmed the signing of the New Zealand international.
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Billy Slater admits the NRL has an issue with illicit drugs that needs fixing, after four players and an official were embroiled in scandals over the representative weekend.
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Titans coach Neil Henry is worried about the welfare of forward Kevin Proctor as he grapples with the fallout of his alleged illicit early-morning activities outside a Canberra night club.
By Tom Forbes
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In a huge boost for their Rugby League World Cup hopes, four of Fiji Bati's biggest stars from the NRL have confirmed they will be available for selection when the final squad is chosen later in the year.
Richard Ewart
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The Kiwis sent a strong message by axing Jesse Bromwich and Kevin Proctor after they were caught up in cocaine allegations, and Australian footballers should take note, writes ABC sports reporter Jen Browning.
By Jen Browning
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Reigning NRL champions Cronulla Sharks face their second drugs scandal in 72 hours, as rising star Jesse Savage is charged with possession of an illicit substance.
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Sydney Roosters veteran Shaun Kenny-Dowall is stood down indefinitely by his NRL club after last week being charged with drug possession.
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Jesse Bromwich and Kevin Proctor will not be considered for this year's World Cup due to their involvement in an alleged incident involving illicit drugs last weekend, New Zealand Rugby League announces.
By Jodan Perry
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Johnathan Thurston's hopes of playing State of Origin remain uncertain although the Queensland star will not require surgery after injuring his shoulder in last Friday night's Anzac Test in Canberra.
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Former Cronulla Sharks chairman Damian Keogh denies he has a problem with drugs after he was charged with possession of a prohibited substance.
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The PNG Kumuls have made it back to back test victories away from home after a comfortable win over Cook Islands by 32 points to 22 in Sydney as part of the Pacific tripleheader.
Richard Ewart
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In the second of the three Pacific rugby league tests at the weekend, Tonga took on Fiji and it was a battle right to the end, with the Tongans grabbing the winning score with barely ninety seconds left to go.
Richard Ewart
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City Origin win the final clash against Country in Mudgee, claiming a 20-10 win, with Paul Gallen kicking the final points after the siren.
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Gold Coast's NRL co-captain Kevin Proctor and Kiwi skipper Jesse Bromwich stand down over an alleged drug incident.
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England, Australia and New Zealand remain the clear pace-setters in international rugby league after the NRL's representative round.
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Queensland will sweat on the result of scans on Johnathan Thurston's shoulder, just 25 days before the opening State of Origin encounter in Brisbane.
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A man faces court for allegedly selling cocaine to two players from the Kiwis, captain Jesse Bromwich and back-rower Kevin Proctor, after the Anzac Test in Canberra.
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Elizabeth Byrne
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A clinical Australian rugby league side takes apart New Zealand to score a 30-12 win in the Anzac Test.
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Australia maintains trans-Tasman rugby league dominance with a comprehensive 30-12 win in the Anzac Test. Look back at how it unfolded in our live blog.
By Jon Healy
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The Kumuls test against Cook Islands will be the first leg of a Pacific triple-header in Sydney tomorrow, with Tonga up next against Fiji, followed by Samoa taking on the visiting English team.
Richard Ewart
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Papua New Guinea are one step away from a place in the Womens World Twenty20 Finals in West Indies next year, after defeating Samoa in Japan to win the East Asia-Pacific qualifying round.
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The PNG Kumuls kick off a big weekend of international rugby league for the Pacific tomorrow, when they take on Cook Islands in a test match in Sydney.
Richard Ewart
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The annual City-Country clash may be coming to an end, but the NRL owes it to kids in regional towns to keep bringing footy to them.
By Jen Browning
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James Tedesco's expected move to the Sydney Roosters is confirmed, as the mass Wests Tigers exodus continues.
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Jarrod Mullen's NRL career is all but over after the former Newcastle Knights player is suspended for four years for a doping offence.
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Aaron Woods says he does not want a "war" with the Wests Tigers as he plays out his final year with the club before a move to the Bulldogs.
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Prosecutors withdraw two assault charges against Parramatta Eels star Semi Radradra, meaning he is free to play in the NRL.
By Jennifer Browning
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Queensland Rugby League says Townsville should host State of Origin matches once its new stadium is built, because third matches held in NSW have been "financially disastrous".
By Robert Baird and Mark Hides
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Cody Walker will play alongside a familiar face in the halves for Country Origin against City Origin in Mudgee on Sunday, his childhood team-mate Tyrone Roberts.
By Jodan Perry
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The PNG Hunters remain second on the Intrust Super Cup ladder after victory over Northern Pride by 26 points to 10 in Port Moresby.
Richard Ewart
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The Storm defeats the Dragons 34-22 to stay atop the NRL ladder, while the Warriors post a last-gasp 14-13 win over the Roosters. Look back at the scores, stats and commentary in our ScoreCentre.
