Matt Burton

Canterbury started the year full of hope, but missing the finals feels like a huge step back for the Phil Gould-run club.

Jacob Liddle may have played his final game of the season after the Dragons hooker was assisted off with a calf injury.

The Blues have received some welcome good news after Ethan Strange was passed fit to play in the State of Origin decider.

Craig Fitzgibbon needs to sit fiery-headed winger Ronaldo Mulitalo down this week and give him a clear message.

New South Wales has been forced into a major change on the eve of the State of Origin series after a key player was ruled out.

North Queensland officials have seen enough - Wide World of Sports can reveal that coach Todd Payten has earned himself a new deal.

The passionate Bulldogs coach has defended his squad from the 'unfair criticism' and 'outside noise' after a crucial comeback win.

Matt Burton sent a clear message to NSW coach Laurie Daley on Friday night after he was snubbed for the State of Origin opener.

Andrew Johns has declared Lachlan Galvin is not an NRL-calibre halfback, as he delivered a damning assessment of Canterbury's spine.

The Bulldogs winger had played on for a significant amount of time but eventually had to succumb to his issue.