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Casey McLean is ruled of Origin II at the MCG after going down with a quad injury at training on the Central Coast.

Origin referee Ashley Klein has confirmed he battled with a gambling addiction after a report claimed he lost $400,000.

The Dolphins have continued their march towards a maiden NRL finals appearance with a 48-10 trouncing of the Sydney Roosters at Lang Park. 

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire declares the Broncos are "still well and truly alive" in the wake of their 42-point belting at the hands of South Sydney on Thursday night.

Jai Arrow has inspired South Sydney to a commanding win over the Brisbane Broncos, on an emotional night at Stadium Australia. Follow live.

By the first month of his 20s, Casey McLean had already achieved more than most players do in a lifetime but ahead of his first run-on Origin match the first of a new generation of stars is still just getting started. 

Brian To'o is one of the best New South Wales Origin players in recent years and now history beckons for the Blues winger in Game II at the MCG.

Blues coach Laurie Daley confirms his starting line-up ahead of next week's State of Origin II against Queensland at the MCG. 

Kane Evans showed remarkable bravery to reveal his sexuality to the world and now rugby league must lift to his level. 

New South Wales have been dealt an injury blow ahead of State of Origin with Stephen Crichton ruled out of the squad due to a shoulder injury.