NRL

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.

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.

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.

‘We spend all this money .... and we still don’t get it right.’

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

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.

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

Manly prop Kobe Hetherington likes to get down and dirty when the going gets tough and Corey Parker insists he would do a great job for Queensland if picked.

The man who formerly mentored three national teams died suddenly after returning from duties calling a Challenge Cup final for the BBC.

The NSW coach said his focus is solely on Origin II despite the rumours about his future.

Brisbane and Queensland forward Pat Carrigan suffered an ankle injury against St George Illawarra ahead of State of Origin game two in Melbourne on June 17.

The couple choked back tears as they spoke openly on the ‘big discussions’ around wanting more kids and fighting on.

The music industry has rallied around Robbie Mortimer, and the country singer is grateful for the support.

NSW have beaten Queensland 12-4 in the final match of the women's State of Origin series to make history with lock Olivia Kernick starring on the Gold Coast.

‘Ahh, James, I suggest you ask someone else, mate. I’d like you to keep your job.’

The Queensland villain faced reporters after the shattering loss and made a five-word confession.

Ethan Strange has starred on his Origin debut to help NSW to a 22-20 win over Queensland in the series opener.

‘Didn’t realise the national anthem was called Edvence Estrelia Feair.’