As NRL boss Dave Smith vowed to maintain the code's hardline stance against misbehaving players, Canberra's Blake Ferguson was stood down for four matches.
Wed 19 June, 7:33PM By Joe Barton | Source: AAP
Having gone within one-point of victory in last year's decider, NSW believe that experience will serve them well in a game they've tagged must win.
Wed 19 June, 6:05PM By Joe Barton | Source: AAP
Daly Cherry-Evans had to bide his time to make the Queensland team but his patience again looks set to be tested despite being guaranteed an Origin II run.
Wed 19 June, 5:22PM Laine Clark | Source: AAP
Canberra winger Blake Ferguson will be unavailable for selection for four weeks after being ordered to undertake an alcohol management program.
Wed 19 June, 5:00PM | Source: AAP
The Raiders have won their past two games, both at home against the Broncos (30-18) and Panthers (24-12).
Wed 19 June, 4:45PM Greg Prichard, | Source: NRL.com
In a ‘normal’ week during the 2013 NRL season, a match that pitches last against first would prove a lopsided affair.
Wed 19 June, 4:30PM Nicholas Janzen, | Source: NRL.com
This game might be missing six Origin stars but there’s nothing from stopping it being a bell-ringing beauty without them.
Wed 19 June, 4:30PM Nicholas Janzen, | Source: AAP
Canterbury chief executive Todd Greenberg says the ugly spitting incident from last Friday's clash at Brookvale Oval is a 'one off'.
Wed 19 June, 4:29PM Joe Barton| Source: AAP
Canberra’s Blake Ferguson will be required to undertake an extensive alcohol management program during which time he will not be considered for selection.
Wed 19 June, 4:15PM | Source: NRL.com
Queensland coach Mal Meninga admits his all conquering team's attitude is a major concern ahead of their must-win State of Origin game two clash.
Wed 19 June, 4:14PM By Laine Clark | Source: AAP