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Christian Nicolussi covers rugby league for The Sydney Morning Herald.

Moses’ season over, Edwards injured and 10 charged: The cost of fiery Origin decider

Moses’ season over, Edwards injured and 10 charged: The cost of fiery Origin decider

Ten players have been charged with a potential total of six weeks on the sidelines and more than $25,000 in fines as NSW and Queensland count the cost of a brutal clash.

  • by Christian Nicolussi, Dan Walsh and Michael Chammas

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‘Help a brother out’: Haumole Olakau’atu breaks silence on Origin melee

‘Help a brother out’: Haumole Olakau’atu breaks silence on Origin melee

Haumole Olakau’atu explained why he leapt to the defence of his NSW teammates during a sideline melee, which has now left him facing a lengthy ban.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
On a painful night for Maroons, this was their biggest disappointment

On a painful night for Maroons, this was their biggest disappointment

Reece Walsh was held up as Queensland’s biggest strike weapon before the Origin series. He finished it as one of their biggest flops.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
‘One of the great voices of the game’: Tributes flow for legendary broadcaster David Morrow
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‘One of the great voices of the game’: Tributes flow for legendary broadcaster David Morrow

The former ABC and 2GB commentator, who has died aged 71, was inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame last week.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
‘Fake news’: Billy Slater bristles at Cobbo claims

‘Fake news’: Billy Slater bristles at Cobbo claims

Billy Slater was angered by suggestions the Queensland coaching staff had fallen out with Selwyn Cobbo.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Blacks and Blues: Why one of the best-paid rugby players in the world has joined NSW

Blacks and Blues: Why one of the best-paid rugby players in the world has joined NSW

One of the best-paid rugby players in the world has joined the NSW Blues as the team attempts to plug into the success of the All Blacks.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
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Harry Potter? Boxing? Inside the weird world of Blues wizard Zac Lomax

Harry Potter? Boxing? Inside the weird world of Blues wizard Zac Lomax

Why the young St George Illawarra winger, who apparently is desperate to play centre, polarises fans. Even Dragons supporters.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
The one Origin moment that humiliated Queensland the most

The one Origin moment that humiliated Queensland the most

Steve Roach called it the “turning point” during Origin II that proved the Blues are dictating terms now in this series.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
‘Most versatile sports commentator Australia has produced’: Hadley hails Morrow

‘Most versatile sports commentator Australia has produced’: Hadley hails Morrow

Ray Hadley paid the ultimate tribute to friend David Morrow after it was announced he would be inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
‘All the attributes of a successful coach’: Eddie Jones backs Ryles’ Eels appointment

‘All the attributes of a successful coach’: Eddie Jones backs Ryles’ Eels appointment

After working with Jason Ryles during recent rugby campaigns, the former Wallabies coach believes Parramatta are onto a winner with their new mentor.

  • by Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
How suspended Waerea-Hargreaves almost cruelled Watson’s Origin hopes

How suspended Waerea-Hargreaves almost cruelled Watson’s Origin hopes

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has been hit with a four-match ban for a careless high tackle – and he almost ended Connor Watson’s hopes of playing in Origin III.

  • by Christian Nicolussi