Blues plan pressure for Maroons rookies
New South Wales are making no secret of their intent to target Queensland rookies Dane Gagai and Will Chambers in Wednesday's State of Origin III league decider in Brisbane.
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There's a lot more optimism floating around the Warriors after their last couple of wins but I'm still not sure there's enough in this team to make the top eight, Hugh McGahan writes.
Salute to little general and his troops
As part of their 20th anniversary celebrations, the club polled a host of former players, media, fans and other identities to find the top five players in their history.
The Accountant learned valuable lesson
There is one comment that rings in Smith's ears as he prepares to equal Queensland great Darren Lockyer's State of Origin record of 36 games.
Gubb waves off his Mexican alter ego
Until recently, Charlie Gubb feared his time with the Warriors might be defined by his comedic roles in the Wendy's burger television commercials rather than his footballing talents.
Richie Barnett: Warriors still hunting for their edge
The Warriors' point of difference could come through their dynamic backline, writes Richie Barnett.
Tiny surplus forces NZRL to think again
Harsh financial realities have forced the New Zealand Rugby League to rethink its strategic plan through to 2017.
Zero return from Anzac test
New Zealand Rugby League's financial position is so unhealthy they were forced to take out a loan using their Penrose offices as security.
DCE axing difficult decision
Queensland coach Mal Meninga says Michael Morgan's versatility in a reshuffled Maroons backline forced them to make the "difficult" decision to cut Daly Cherry-Evans for league's State of....
Cherry-Evans dropped for Origin decider
Queensland coach Mal Meninga could not find room for game two halfback Daly Cherry-Evans in his 17 after the return of Cooper Cronk.
Warriors showing signs of championship team
I can see the signs of a championship team on and off the field at Mt Smart Stadium, writes Graham Lowe.
Lolohea's solid show
Dedicated, humble, confident and versatile. Tuimoala Lolohea appears to tick all the boxes for a young man hoping to establish himself at rugby league's top level, Joseph Pearson writes.
NRL: Powerful defence works for Warriors
As pleasing as it was to pile on the points in their 30-8 victory over Canberra, the Warriors will take more satisfaction out of their miserly defence than their potent attacking play.
Watch: Winger scores freakish try
Warrington's Kevin Penny showcased one of the more remarkable put-downs in rugby league this morning.
League: Paki Afu back after lost years
Paki Afu is the local boy made good, who has come back from some "lost years" to have a shot at the NRL.
League: Crusade to tackle the blues
It is a Tuesday night and Chris Walker, the former NRL star who confesses to once consuming 100 drinks in a two-day booze-up, is having an anxiety attack.