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Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V’landys.

‘We lead them like you lead a horse’: Peter V’landys mocks the AFL

ARL chairman Peter V’landys has taken another shot at the AFL ahead of the NRL’s season-opening matches in Las Vegas this weekend.

  • Roy Ward

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Addin Fonua-Blake: the missing puzzle piece for Cronulla?

Logan? That’s in NSW: Fonua-Blake eyes Blues berth after Origin eligibility change

He was born in Brisbane and played junior football with Logan Brothers, but Addin Fonua-Blake is desperate to be unleashed with Payne Haas for NSW.

  • Christian Nicolussi
Reece Walsh’s Kangaroos beat England 3-0 to claim the Ashes.

Kangaroo cull: Why new Origin international eligibility rules spell trouble for Australia

The NRL’s shake-up will weaken the Kangaroos while strengthening their competitors. That might be good news for international league, but does it risk undermining its strongest market?

  • Christian Nicolussi
Kalyn Ponga, Kaeo Weekes and Addin Fonua-Blake would benefit from the potential change to eligibility rules.

NRL to make landmark change to State of Origin eligibility rules

Kalyn Ponga, Kaeo Weekes and the New Zealand Rugby League will all benefit from one of the most significant changes in Origin’s 45-year history.

  • Dan Walsh
Kalyn Ponga could be part of an extended Maroons bench.

Ponga and Walsh could be picked for Maroons under NRL rule changes

Imagine a world where Kalyn Ponga and Latrell Mitchell could be activated off the bench in Origin. Now that the new NRL rules apply to the interstate series, it’s a reality.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh are expected to fight it out for the Queensland No.1 jersey.

Two into No.1 can go: Ponga says he and Walsh can coexist in Maroons team

The two star fullbacks have traded the Maroons No.1 jersey in the past few seasons, depending on form and fitness. Kalyn Ponga says there’s room for both.

  • Robert Dillon
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The Caxton Hotel has been sold for $50 million.

Sydney Roosters chairman buys Brisbane’s Caxton Hotel for $50m

The iconic pub has changed hands for the first time in almost 30 years.

  • Alex Condon
Women’s State of Origin should showcase the best of the best.

The grudge match that could bring the pre-finals bye to life

The cream of the crop – at world-class stadiums – in prime time... What better way to get ready for September action.

  • Kelli Underwood
AFLW captains have pushed for state of origin to spark the women’s game.

‘I’m like an Allies girl’: Why this footy superstar would turn her back on the Big V

The NRL uses State of Origin to capitalise on interest in NRLW, drawing millions of TV viewers.

  • Roy Ward
Sam Backo, who as a six-year-old was part of the ‘yes’ campaign, at Uluru.

Maroons, Raiders legend Sam Backo dies

A proud Warrgamay Indigenous man, he played seven State of Origin matches for the Maroons, six Kangaroos Tests, 116 matches for the Canberra Raiders and 20 for the Brisbane Broncos.

  • Alex Condon