There's a "Tongan Thor" running around fellow schoolboys into the media's glare and a mad scramble for his signature, writes Chris Rattue.

You can't match State of Origin. It's rare and distinctive.

The Warriors are being fuelled by an unconventional - and somewhat controversial - nutrition programme.

Roosters prop Sam Moa has warned the NRL that diving has become a blight on rugby league after Friday night's fiery encounter between the premiers and Bulldogs.

The Warriors will aim to hit much higher heights, but this was a step in the right direction.

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson and captain Anthony Minichiello accused Canterbury players of diving for penalties in a sensational aftermath to the NRL premiers' 32-12 win at ANZ Stadium on Friday night.

Out of form and, by all reports, left out of pocket by controversial Newcastle NRL owner Nathan Tinkler. It would be fair to say Darius Boyd's head space was a major concern when he arrived at the Queensland State of Origin camp.

After eight years of State of Origin hurt NSW coach Laurie Daley decided things had to change.

Gold Coast coach John Cartwright has challenged Dave Taylor to inspire a weakened Titans following his State of Origin snub.

The Warriors could face a halves dilemma on Saturday, with Shaun Johnson under an injury cloud ahead of the match with the Gold Coast Titans

NSW coach Laurie Daley accepts throwing rookie halves combination Trent Hodkinson and Josh Reynolds into the State of Origin cauldron next week is a selection gamble.

Newcastle star Willie Mason says the Knights' players have resolved to give their all regardless of the crisis gripping the NRL club's front office.

He is not the backline marquee signing that fans may have hoped for but the Warriors believe Matt Allwood can add valuable depth to the troublesome centre area.

The Warriors were unable to celebrate Andrew McFadden's permanent appointment with a win, being tipped over by the table-topping Bulldogs in Hamilton today.

The Sydney Roosters' NRL pain could turn into more woe for NSW after the visitors suffered a 42-10 mauling by North Queensland and had Blues hopeful Boyd Cordner hobble off with an ankle injury.

Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma has been accused by Cronulla's Wade Graham of biting as the visitors secured a come-from-behind 22-20 NRL win over the Sharks at Remondis Stadium on Saturday night.

It's been a hard 18 months for philanthropist Sir Owen Glenn, whose name has never been far from the headlines.

Thomas Leuluai could return to action in the next month - but another scenario may see him not play again this season.

Meet the latest threat to public safety and civil order - 59-year-old Warriors supporter Tony Waring.

The NRL are guilty of failing to reinforce the rules they introduced to clamp down on the lifting tackle, writes Hugh McGahan.

Dean Bell is in a good mood. Not only does he believe the Warriors are on the verge of "something special" but he's just had his own contract extended until the end of 2016.