‘I couldn’t sleep ... you can’t stop thinking about it’:Mentor opens up on Phillip Hughes’ death

‘I couldn’t sleep ... you can’t stop thinking about it’:Mentor opens up on Phillip Hughes’ death

Few people knew Hughes like Neil D’Costa. In a candid interview,the late Test batsman’s coach opens up on life without his “little mate”.

  • byTom Decent

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Blues handed major advantage for next year’s Origin series

Blues handed major advantage for next year’s Origin series

In 2019 and 2022,the Blues thumped the Maroons at this neutral venue. They’re heading back there for game two in 2025.

  • byTom Decent
The NSW Blues need to replace Michael Maguire as coach. Who are the candidates?
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The NSW Blues need to replace Michael Maguire as coach. Who are the candidates?

Michael Maguire’s decision to relinquish the Blues coaching job has left a huge hole. On Friday,the NSWRL will take the first step towards filling it.

  • byAdrian Proszenko
Titans coach Hasler clinches major signing coup

Titans coach Hasler clinches major signing coup

Gold Coast have bolstered their forward pack with the addition of former Parramatta and representative front-rower Reagan Campbell-Gillard on a three-year deal.

  • byMichael Chammas,Dan Walsh,Adam Pengilly,Billie Eder,Christian Nicolussi andAdrian Proszenko
In more than 350 games only one opponent has made DCE lose his cool. And he’s playing him on Sunday

In more than 350 games only one opponent has made DCE lose his cool. And he’s playing him on Sunday

When Daly Cherry-Evans and Stephen Crichton face off this weekend,memories of the recent State of Origin series won’t be far from the surface.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
Why Fittler put Blues betrayal aside to present medal named in his honour

Why Fittler put Blues betrayal aside to present medal named in his honour

Forgotten in this year’s State of Origin series glory was the shabby way the NSWRL treated Brad Fittler at the end of his tenure as coach.

  • byDanny Weidler
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‘It’s been bizarre’:Crichton goes from NSW Cup to NSW’s best player

‘It’s been bizarre’:Crichton goes from NSW Cup to NSW’s best player

Angus Crichton’s excellent season has continued on Monday night after he was crowned the Brad Fittler Medal award winner.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
Injury-ravaged Roosters ready to ‘prove people wrong’

Injury-ravaged Roosters ready to ‘prove people wrong’

Utility Connor Watson says the Roosters deserve to remain in premiership consideration because of their depth.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
Cameron Smith and Queensland’s golden generation added to NRL Hall of Fame

Cameron Smith and Queensland’s golden generation added to NRL Hall of Fame

Rugby league’s 14th Immortal,the sport’s highest individual honour,will be announced next week. Smith and his Queensland teammates are now officially eligible.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Walsh labels Suaalii ‘class human’ after Origin high shot,apology

Walsh labels Suaalii ‘class human’ after Origin high shot,apology

Reece Walsh says the NSW centre who flattened him in Origin I has shown himself as a “class human being” in seeking him out for an on-field apology after the series decider.

  • byScott Bailey
Victorious Blues dress for success in final shot at Maroons
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Victorious Blues dress for success in final shot at Maroons

There was a genuine swagger in the way the NSW team celebrated their series win in Brisbane,especially their eye-catching choice of attire.

  • byDanny Weidler