Nine's Origin fighting ad faces KO

THE Australian Medical Association has criticised Channel 9 over a State of Origin advertisement that sells the contest as a boxing fight.

Gallen's new injury nightmare

IN his exclusive column, NSW skipper Paul Gallen reveals he is racing the clock to be fit for State of Origin game one in Melbourne.

Gallen racing clock to overcome injury

PAUL Gallen is racing the clock to be fit for Origin I with the Blues skipper battling a fresh leg injury ahead of the series opener.

Cummins, Cecchin to control Origin 1

BEN Cummins and Matt Cecchin have been named as the referees for the State of Origin opener in Melbourne.

The Buzz: NRL's dustiest haircuts

DES Hasler's shave for charity got us thinking about the possible hair apparents in the battle for the NRL's dustiest 'do.