Revealed: The moment the tightest of bonds was ruptured
Cameron Smith stepped away from the truth when talking about his relationship with Cooper Cronk in his new book. Paul Kent reveals what really happened.
Opinion
Kent: Why Origin needed a bit of biff to save it from itself
Anticipating a brawl has always been a big draw for Origin and banning it has seen viewers switch off in droves. But two 20-year-olds might have just done the game a big favour.
These Maroons aren’t even worth hating
NSW will put 30 points on the Cane Toads at Suncorp writes Dean Ritchie, and then maybe the Maroons will face the truth.
Buzz: Blues finally find own version of The Axe
Trevor ‘The Axe’ Gillmeister bashed the Blues throughout his Origin career and now NSW have finally found their own version.
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Why Smith’s shock rep decision was obvious
ALTHOUGH his standards and incredible work ethic never dropped, Cameron Smith’s once insatiable appetite for the game had gradually waned, writes Mal Meninga.
Smith call could prove Maroons’ finest hour
WHY all the talk about bringing JT out of Origin retirement? Big names come and go, and the little names that replace them become big names themselves, writes Mike Colman.
No hooker, captain, kicker: What now for Maroons?
CAMERON Smith’s retirement bombshell will have massive ramifications for the Maroons, who have to replace more than just arguably the greatest State of Origin player of all time.
Kent: HIA another headache for NRL
THE NRL effectively handed Parramatta a free interchange for life on Monday but it’s not the NRL’s fault. There are loopholes that some clubs will always exploit, writes PAUL KENT.
Cleary goes from black to Blue
JUST seven weeks after suffering a grade-three medial ligament injury, a seriously dedicated Nathan Cleary commenced training with Penrith on Monday, a fortnight ahead of schedule.
Origin guessing game is on
WEEK 10 of the NRL is over, and that means one thing: Origin speculation. It’s fun to watch clubs do their best to stake a claim for September, but as far as TV commentators go, all that matters is June.
NRL’s early Friday match-ups a very bad look
THE NRL’s playing schedule for the 6pm Friday night games is a sham. This week we’re at the 80,000-seat ANZ Stadium for the Eels “blockbuster” against the Warriors. They’ll be lucky to get a crowd of 7000. BLOG WITH BUZZ
Cherry-Evans shows Broncos brutal truth
The Courier-Mail chief sportswriter Robert Craddock calls for the Broncos to break the bank chasing a big name and marvels at the endless energy of an evergreen Maroons star.
Monday Buzz: Weekend highlights, lowlights
SUPER Sea Eagles, Blues bolter and the best story in rugby league right now — check out the highlights, lowlights and talking points from another memorable weekend in sport.
Monday Buzz: Why NRL is toughest sport on the planet
A HOST of NRL players displayed extraordinary courage and pain resistance over the weekend to show why rugby league is the world’s most brutal body-contact sport.
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