The NRL’s 2021 draw has been revealed, and it’s as divisive as ever. NRL CEO Andrew Abdo responded to criticism of inequity in the competition, telling James Bracey there’s no such thing as the perfect draw. “By default, it’s never going to be 100 per cent equal, and that’s because we have 25 rounds but […]

Former Blues hardman Glenn Lazarus has expressed his frustration and disappointment over the Origin series loss. NSW were beaten 20-14 in the deciding Origin game on Wednesday night at Suncorp Stadium. Mr Lazarus, who played for the Blues for a decade, told James Willis the 2020 squad seemed unwilling to “put everything on the line”. […]

Paul Gallen has hit back at criticism of Blues coach Brad Fittler in the wake of NSW’s State of Origin defeat. The former Blues captain told Mark Levy it’s “ridiculous” to criticise the decision to leave Ryan Papenhuyzen off the bench, and his inclusion wouldn’t have changed the outcome. “You can’t pick a player ‘just […]

Tonight’s State of Origin decider is set to be a spectacular finale with both teams giving it their all. NSW Blues coach Brad ‘Freddy’ Fittler told Mark Levy the Maroons are definitely bringing forward their best team of the series so far, but even surrounded by Queenslanders he’s confident his team will secure victory. “As […]

Mark Levy and Billy Slater have checked in with both camps ahead of Wednesday night’s State of Origin decider. Blues assistant coach Craig Fitzgibbon said the team has been able to turn things around over the last week, and while the Suncorp Stadium home ground advantage will benefit the Maroons, it won’t be impossible to […]

Billy Slater has poured cold water on plans to award Cameron Smith rugby league’s greatest honour ahead of his time. ARLC chairman Peter V’landys has proposed a change to Hall of Fame rules which would allow Cameron Smith to be immortalised ahead of the current benchmark. Billy told Mark Levy Smith’s immortality is “inevitable” given […]