Rugby League

The Queensland players don’t need to be reminded to do their duty when they run out in the State of Origin series opener on Wednesday night.The inspirational words – “Queensland expects you to do your duty” – will be on the inside collar of…

The Canberra Raiders have issued an update about forward Corey Harawira-Naera after he suffered a seizure on the field in Saturday’s win over the Rabbitohs, linking the scare to head trauma and all but ruling out heart issues.Harawira-Naera…

NSW coach Brad Fittler has put a target on the back of Queensland fullback Reece Walsh, vowing to make the Maroons rookie feel the heat of the State of Origin furnace.The 20-year-old will make his Origin debut on Wednesday night at Adelaide…

NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler is leaving no stone unturned as he tries to gain an advantage over the Queensland Maroons ahead of the State of Origin series opener.The Blues arrived in Adelaide yesterday as the countdown to the blockbuster…

Latrell Mitchell has been ruled out of Wednesday’s State of Origin opener in Adelaide.The NSW Blues star suffered a calf injury at training, with scans revealing a strain.Panthers premiership winner Stephen Crichton will take Mitchell’s…

Former elite NRL coach Daniel Anderson has been overwhelmed by a new league community initiative as he faces his toughest test after a bodysurfing injury.Anderson was left a quadriplegic after suffering catastrophic spinal injuries while…

NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler has praised Latrell Mitchell’s selfless attitude in ruling himself out of Origin 1 with a calf injury.The Blues touched down in Adelaide on Monday afternoon, just hours after the Rabbitohs star broke the news to…

Canberra forward Corey Harawira-Naera has been discharged from hospital after collapsing and experiencing a seizure during his team’s NRL match against South Sydney.Harawira-Naera says he is “on the mend” but “not in the clear yet” and will…

James Tedesco insists NSW’s pick-and-stick mentality will not come back to bite them in State of Origin I, convinced he and several other big players will find form around each other.Tedesco has this season come under fire for his…

Canberra Raiders forward Corey Harawira-Naera is conscious and talking after being stretchered from the field on Saturday night following an apparent seizure.The 28-year-old collapsed suddenly during a brief break in play in the second half…