NSW Blues

Former NSW boss Laurie Daley has opted against pursuing the State of Origin head-coaching role vacated by Brad Fittler.On Thursday afternoon, Fittler declined the offer of a one-year extension to remain in charge of the Blues following…

NSW rugby league is in a state of shock after Blues coach Brad Fittler sensationally quit on Thursday afternoon.In a stunning development, Fittler told the NSWRL board and CEO David Trodden of his decision to resign immediately, despite…

Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has revealed he sent Penrith pantomime ‘villain’ Jarome Luai a text of support during this year’s State of Origin series after the pair had clashed.Walsh will line up for the Broncos against Panthers No.6 Luai…

Greg Alexander has stepped down as Brad Fittler’s trusted NSW State of Origin adviser.Off-contract coach Fittler is set to front the NSW Rugby League board on Friday to discuss his preferred staff for next year, after two straight series…

Steve ‘Slippery’ Morris has had his life saved by a cafe owner after the rugby league legend suffered a stroke last week.The 66-year-old, who played 247 first-grade games, was having coffee with friends at the Central Perk cafe in Kiama on…

Sharks star Nicho Hynes has opened up in a raw and emotional interview following Cronulla’s elimination final loss against the Roosters last weekend.Hynes has entered camp as he prepares for the Prime Minister’s XIII game against Papua New…

Queensland star David Fifita paid an emotional tribute to his parents following his try during Game III of the State of Origin series on Wednesday night.The Titans forward barged over for the first try of the match to give the Maroons the…

Both NSW and Queensland could be on the lookout for new State of Origin coaches as Brad Fittler and Maroons counterpart Billy Slater refused to reiterate their commitment to coaching in next year’s series.Slater has won back-to-back series…

Queensland prop Reuben Cotter has received the Wally Lewis Medal as the best player of the 2023 State of Origin series.The voting panel of Queensland legends Mal Meninga and Darren Lockyer and Blues great Laurie Daley adjudged Cotter the…

The NSW Blues have staved off a State of Origin whitewash with a 24-10 victory that could just extend Brad Fittler’s tenure after the coach’s bold selection gambles bamboozled Queensland.Conceding the first try to the Maroons at the…