‘We understood the enormity of ’85’: How Mortimer inspired Blues’ series win
Coach Michael Maguire tapped into the spirit of “Turvey” for the current campaign, which culminated in just the third NSW series win decided at Suncorp Stadium.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Andrew Webster and Michael Chammas
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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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‘Didn’t think he’d jump into that’: Maguire weighs into Origin sideline stoush
Two Blues players not involved in the contest were ejected from the game. It could have proven costly, but the NSW coach couldn’t have been happier.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
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‘I am an enemy of Fox’: Weidler stands firm in face of News Corp attack
Nine News reporter Danny Weidler has hit back at criticism from Maroons coach Billy Slater and several members of Fox Sports’ NRL 360 magazine show.
- by Michael Chammas
Ryles to start immediately with Eels
Jason Ryles will start work in his new job with Parramatta at the end of the week.
- by Billie Eder, Dan Walsh, Adam Pengilly and Michael Chammas
‘How the hell was I trying to play last year’: Crichton’s remarkable transformation
The NSW Origin star has spoken about the mental health battle which included the Roosters enforcer suffering a manic episode at the start of 2023.
- by Michael Chammas
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‘Broncos of the west’: How the Eels landed their man Ryles
Jason Ryles was mowing the lawn at his South Coast home when the phone call from Parramatta came through. The deal was done a few hours later.
- by Michael Chammas
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Mitchell ruled out for at least a month; Best, Ponga to make Origin recalls
Mitchell is no chance of playing in the Origin decider, while Kalyn Ponga is set to return and Michael Maguire will hand out another debut to a NSW forward.
- by Michael Chammas and Adam Pengilly
Panthers part ways with Taylan May after confidential settlement
After a series of off-field dramas, 22-year-old centre Taylan May has played his last game for the three-time premiers.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
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‘No one is going to help us’: Frustration at Eels as Moses launches dressing room tirade
A seething Mitchell Moses vented his frustration in an impassioned address to senior staff and players.
- by Michael Chammas
Dragons and Raiders set to table $4.5 million offers to Utoikamanu
The Wests Tigers prop was this week granted permission to test the market, having turned down the club’s offer of a five-year, $4 million contract extension.
- by Michael Chammas