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The versatile Mark Nawaqanitawase will make his State of Origin debut for NSW in Melbourne. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Nawaqanitawase to make Origin debut with McLean out

Casey McLean has been ruled out of the second State of Origin match after suffering a leg injury at NSW training, with Mark Nawaqanitawase his replacement.

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Former NRL player Kane Evans has been lauded for his courage in coming out as gay. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

We must support gay male players better, says NRL coach

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson is refusing to pat himself on the back after playing a part in helping ex-NRL star Kane Evans come out.

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Payne Haas will play in Game II.

The cardinal mistake Blues cannot repeat in Game II

NSW should probably be playing to save the series, not win it. If they do this again the Maroons will steamroll them.

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Mitchell Moses has trained away from NSW's main group and is racing the clock to play in Origin II. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Worrying signs for Blues as Moses and another Blues star sit it out

Mitchell Moses has been forced to watch NSW training as question marks linger over the fitness of the Blues five-eighth.

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Recalling Reece Walsh for the Maroons is the right move by Billy Slater.

Why Slater had to roll the dice on Walsh

Down 1-0, the Maroons coach has finally come to his senses and picked the superstar for the MCG blockbuster.

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Kane Evans has come out as gay.

Ex-NRL enforcer bravely comes out: ‘I know that I’m gay’

Kane Evans has revealed a 20-year ‘war’ with his own sexuality that almost took his life.

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Speaking with James Bracey on Nine’s 100% Footy, Kane Evans opened up about some of the darkest periods of his life.

‘I feel free now’: Former NRL star comes out as gay

A former NRL star has publicly come out as gay, sharing his story in a candid and emotional interview.

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Reece Walsh has the full support of Queensland coach Billy Slater to justify his recall. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

'Right headspace': Slater explains Walsh recall

Queensland coach Billy Slater has backed Reece Walsh to perform in whatever role is required as he revealed why the Brisbane fullback deserved a Maroons recall.

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Selwyn Cobbo celebrates after scoring a try with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.

The next premiers from Queensland may not be the Broncos

The Dolphins are proving with a lot of hard work and by saving your pennies expansion teams can challenge for the title faster than anyone expects.

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Reece Walsh is back in the Maroons Origin squad.

Slater makes Origin call on Walsh

Queensland has named its squad for Game II with the question over the superstar Broncos fullback answered and one barnstorming Dolphins forward set to make his debut.

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‘Two-way street’: Benji responds to star’s major claim

Benji Marshall has backed his players to speak their mind after star Terrell May declared his loyalty lies solely with the coach and not with the club.

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Bunnies coach Wayne Bennett is furious with the bunker after his team’s loss to Manly.
Manly winger Jason Saab scores his second try as the Sea Eagles beat South Sydney. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Foran celebrates new deal as Sea Eagles sink Rabbitohs

Manly have brushed South Sydney aside in the week of Kieran Foran's new deal, claiming a 28-14 NRL win.

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Melbourne have pin-pointed Newcastle's star fullback Kalyn Ponga as a danger man. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Storm out to maintain long-held mark against Knights

Newcastle haven't won in Melbourne in over a decade, but the Storm are on high alert with coach Craig Bellamy aware of the threat posed by fullback Kalyn Ponga.

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Jai Arrow is set to attend the AFL King’s Birthday clash.

Jai Arrow set for special AFL appearance as NRL locks in ‘Jai July’ fundraiser

A swift and fitting return to Australia looms for the 30-year-old following a stint at an overseas wellness retreat.

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