Segal says stripping universities of funding a ‘last resort’ - as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2025
I should 'most definitely' stay as NSW coach: Daley Laurie Daley insists he is the right man to coach NSW in 2026 after his comeback State of Origin series ended in capitulation. AAP · Jul 9, 2025
Déjà Blu: Daley's new era begins with same old story Laurie Daley's comeback State of Origin series has played out similarly to the 2017 series that proved the end of his first stint as NSW coach. AAP · Jul 9, 2025
Near-flawless Queensland defy odds to stun NSW and claim State of Origin series Tom Dearden put in a man-of-the-match performance and Cameron Munster inspired the Maroons to a stunning 24-12 Game 3 victory in Sydney The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2025
Emotion-charged Maroons have reason to lift in Origin series decider against NSW Blues The buildup to Game 3 has been muted after the death of Queensland captain Cameron Munster’s dad while NSW focus on correcting past mistakes The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2025
Blues out to avoid repeat of stop-start Perth contest NSW want more ball in play in the State of Origin decider and say it's on them to clean up their act and create a free-flowing game in Sydney. AAP · Jul 8, 2025
Blues carry big-game edge into State of Origin decider Penrith's premiership dynasty and victory in the 2024 decider have handed the Blues a significant advantage headed into the State of Origin finale. AAP · Jul 8, 2025
Daley gets boost as duck-breaking decider chance looms Brian To'o and Payne Haas have both been declared fit for State of Origin III, as NSW attempt to help Laurie Daley to his first series win in 11 years. AAP · Jul 7, 2025
Rival's ultimate praise for fairytale Origin debutant Stephen Crichton insists his opposite man Gehamat Shibasaki deserves to make a fairytale State of Origin debut for Queensland. AAP · Jul 7, 2025
Buried alive: miracle escape after man shot through eye Police believe three violent incidents in a matter of days are linked to a drugs syndicate, including a man being shot through the eye and buried alive. AAP · Jul 7, 2025
Lions ‘must do better’ is Andy Farrell’s verdict as Waratahs deny watering pitch Andy Farrell has acknowledged his Lions ‘need to be better than that’ after an error-strewn 21-10 win over the NSW Waratahs The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025
Waratahs offer Joe Schmidt a sweet vision of surprise victory in Lions series NSW go toe-to-toe with the tourists for almost an hour and expose key frailties, two weeks before the first Test The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2025
Last-ditch shot sees Lightning bolt back into top four Sunshine Coast's Super Netball finals prospects are in their own hands with one round to go after captain Steph Fretwell's late bomb sank the Swifts in Sydney. AAP · Jul 5, 2025
Bulldogs hooker Mahoney to join Cowboys in 2026 Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney will join North Queensland on a three-year deal from next year after being granted permission to negotiate with other clubs. AAP · Jul 5, 2025
AAP · Jul 5, 2025 Why Coates is ready to give NSW a Bellyache in Origin Maroons winger Xavier Coates is prepared for anything in the State of Origin decider and it is his club coach and opposing NSW mentor Craig Bellamy he credits.
AAP · Jul 4, 2025 'Better again': Lions to step it up against Waratahs The hungry British and Irish Lions want to send another statement to coach Andy Farrell when they take on the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
AAP · Jul 4, 2025 Cordner wants Yeo to feel what only he has in 20 years If Isaah Yeo gets to lift the Origin trophy after Wednesday's decider he will join a very exclusive club indeed.
AAP · Jul 3, 2025 Why Lomax won't change goal-kicking for Origin III Zac Lomax was wayward at the kicking tee in the second State of Origin game but won't be tempted to change his technique if called upon to kick in the decider.
AAP · Jul 2, 2025 Penrith 2021 vibes as Blues brave litany of injuries Three NSW players sat out their first training session in the Blue Mountains and two more were on modified duties, but Liam Martin sees it as history repeating.
AAP · Jul 1, 2025 Martin out for Munster revenge over man-of-match outing Liam Martin admits he would hate himself if he was a Queensland State of Origin fan, but is ready to be NSW's chief antagonist again and target Cameron Munster.
AAP · Jul 1, 2025 Daley welcomes anxiety in bid to break decider duck Laurie Daley has never won a State of Origin Game 3 series decider as a NSW coach, but insists the anxiety he feels around the match can only be a good thing.
AAP · Jun 30, 2025 Kellaway and Toole out of Wallabies mix for Fiji Test Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has released veteran Andrew Kellaway and newcomer Corey Toole to their Super sides as he prepares to unveil his team to face Fiji.
AAP · Jun 30, 2025 Rachael Pearson turns NSW snub into peak fitness Rachael Pearson is feeling fitter and stronger than at any point of her NRLW career, spurred on by missing out on a place in NSW's State of Origin side.
AAP · Jun 30, 2025 Step back: Blues star's dance ban ahead of Origin III Brian To'o has had to give up dancing ahead of the State of Origin decider to ensure he will recover from a knee issue in time to play.
AAP · Jun 29, 2025 Papalii, Shibasaki lift new Maroons like past heroes Queensland will hope Josh Papalii can provide the 'Allan Langer effect' after being called out of Origin retirement as Gehamat Shibasaki gets a fairytale debut.