Mark Molyneux

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Melbourne have confirmed Craig Bellamy will go around once again after the veteran coach committed to another year at the Storm. Bellamy’s future has often been at the centre of speculation in recent years due to a unique five-year contract that he inked back in 2022. This allowed him the freedom to decide on an annual basis whether he wanted to continue coaching or transition into a director role at the club. MORE: What is Craig Bellamy's role with the NSW Blues this year?

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Mal Meninga is closing in on being confirmed as the Perth Bears' inaugural coach, with the 13th Immortal admitting negotiations are drawing to a close. The Australian coach emerged as the leading contender for the gig shortly after a deal was struck between the Western Australian Government and the Australian Rugby League Commission last month. "I’m in negotiations with the game and I’m really happy with the way it’s all going," Meninga told SEN.

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Michael Maguire always knew he was going to be in for a rough ride at Red Hill but the walls are already closing in just three months into his maiden campaign with Brisbane. For years, the premiership-winning coach had toiled away in an attempt to get back to what he saw as the big-time, the NRL. Following his exit from the Wests Tigers after a disastrous spell in charge of the floundering club, Maguire rebuilt his reputation piece by piece.

3 days ago | sportingnews.com | Mark Molyneux

New South Wales got off to a dream start in the State of Origin opener as they knocked off Queensland in their own backyard. The victory, which was their second in a row at Suncorp Stadium, has set them up with a great chance to retain the shield during Laurie Daley's first term in charge of the Blues at the second time of asking. NSW proved to be far too strong for the Maroons with their forward pack and backline stars running roughshod over the hosts in Brisbane.

3 days ago | sportingnews.com | Mark Molyneux

Queensland face a do-or-die trip to Perth when they take on New South Wales in Game II of the State of Origin series. The Maroons were toppled in their backyard once again in the opener to slip to two consecutive defeats at Suncorp Stadium and leave their campaign in a precarious position. Billy Slater's outfit were overpowered through the middle by a solid and agile Blues pack, while they also had no answers for their rivals' work out of yardage followed by a pin-point kicking game.