Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh and Gold Coast fullback AJ Brimson have been named in Queensland's 17 as the Maroons target a State of Origin clean sweep.
Corey Horsburgh grew up idolising Billy Slater, Cameron Smith and Jonathon Thurston, and he's likely to play for the Queensland brains trust in State of Origin.
Having been bashed by a combined 50 points in their last two home games, Ricky Stuart says Canberra need to restore pride against the Gold Coast on Saturday.
Canberra star Jack Wighton still won't rule out backtracking on his representative football retirement and returning to the NSW State of Origin setup next year.
Dylan Brown is not proud of his behaviour, which his club finds unacceptable and has promised to help him improve, while his lawyer says it's time to move on.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart won't rule out his interest in coaching NSW should the state part ways with Brad Fittler after another State of Origin defeat.
Queensland have thumped NSW 32-6 to retain State of Origin bragging rights and seal a 2-0 series win in Brisbane.
The Blues lost centre Tom Trbojevic to injury in the third minute but...
Mitch Moses has been confirmed as NSW's halfback for the must-win second State of Origin game, while Reece Robson and Stefano Utoikamanu will make their debuts.
Canberra's injured players have returned ahead of schedule to be a part of the Raiders' biggest regular-season home game in more than a decade with skipper Jarrod Croker playing his 300th NRL match.
Queensland have forwards bashing down the door to be chosen for the second State of Origin clash in Brisbane as coach Billy Slater outlines the key criteria.
The NRL has conceded a bunker blunder in Canberra's second try but say the Raiders' late match-winning penalty against Wests Tigers was the right call.
Canberra champion Jarrod Croker will finally play his 300th NRL game on Friday night, battling off injuries and younger teammates to reach the huge milestone.
NSW and Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has been ruled out of the second match of State of Origin with a hamstring tear, and is a serious doubt for game three.
A last-minute penalty goal denied Wests Tigers a famous victory over Canberra, and the man who struck the final blow admits he feels for the joint venture side.
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has taken fresh aim at those who doubted his decision to rest soon-to-be 300-gamer Jarrod Croker after the call was vindicated by Friday's tight win over Wests Tigers.
A penalty goal in the dying minutes has allowed Canberra to survive an almighty scare from the Wests Tigers, holding on for a breathless 20-19 NRL win.
Canberrra's Corey Harawira-Naera could return to light training as early as next week, after his seizure in last weekend's NRL match against South Sydney.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is standing by his decision to rest Jarrod Croker so his 300th game will be at home, saying it's for the entire Canberra community.
Hudson Young and Tevita Pangai Jr believe they have done enough for a reprieve from Brad Fittler after NSW suffered defeat in the State of Origin series opener.
