
League: NSW want Moimoi for Origin
Under-pressure NSW selectors are investigating whether eligibility rules can be relaxed so Kiwis prop Fuifui Moimoi can be a shock inclusion for State of Origin III.
Under-pressure NSW selectors are investigating whether eligibility rules can be relaxed so Kiwis prop Fuifui Moimoi can be a shock inclusion for State of Origin III.
Timana Tahu's return to Newcastle in the wake of the Andrew Johns racism row lasted eight fiery minutes before the Parramatta centre was put on report then sin-binned for consecutive high tackles.
'Cannibals' remark fuels racism-in-sport row across the Tasman.
Queensland want to finish the job with a State of Origin whitewash in Sydney next month after clinching the series with a 34-6 smashing of NSW on Wednesday night.
A proud Mal Meninga declared NSW had no answers to the might of his Maroons after NSW's roughhouse tactics backfired spectacularly at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.
The evidence supporting Queensland as the greatest team in Origin's 30 years was all there in black and white last night.
Game two of the State of Origin Series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons.
Queensland captain Darren Lockyer says memories of how close Queensland came to an embarrassing fourth straight series loss in 2006 will ensure complacency is not a factor against NSW.
Parramatta are reviewing Andrew Johns' position as an assistant coach following his admission to a racial slur while his former NRL club Newcastle seek more information.
The racism row engulfing State of Origin II escalated on Monday night with Timana Tahu revealing the slur which prompted him to walk out on the NSW side was not an isolated incident.
NSW's State of Origin II preparations are in crisis after assistant coach Andrew Johns stood down, admitting he made a racial slur.
Queensland selectors have adopted a "win at all costs" mentality in retaining AFL-bound Israel Folau in their side.
The depth of NSW's injury and suspension woes have forced selectors to take unprecedented action.
Israel Folau's switch to AFL will come at a heavy price with Queensland poised to dump the rugby league defector from State of Origin.
The stage was set for someone to state their New South Wales selection case at Skilled Park on Monday night.
The Maroons and Blues are sure to deliver more memorable moments tonight as State of Origin kicks off for 2010.