After much speculation, Matt King has been officially unveiled as Laurie Daley’s successor as NSW Blues coach for the next two series, with an option to activate a third if successful.

So what does this mean for super-coach Ivan Cleary, who has signalled his intent to coach at a representative level, when he finishes up his time with the Panthers at the end of next season?

Plus, with only a handful of rounds remaining in the regular season and the top four all but locked up, is there a team that can compete for the premiership with the Panthers?

This week, rugby league journalists Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko join national sports editor Neil Breen to break down the latest NRL news.

Read Christian's analysis on the Blues coaching here.

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For the past week, the Wests Tigers have dominated NRL news because halfback Adam Doueihi stood himself down from playing last weekend after being told he would be picked as lock forward. Now, following days of speculation and accusations of unprofessionalism and preferential treatment at the club, Doueihi is set to line up as the team's halfback against the Eels on Sunday.

So what actually sparked the implosion at the Tigers? And should coach Benji Marshall have welcomed Doueihi back into the team so soon?

Plus, with only six rounds remaining in the regular NRL season, the race is on to make the finals. Will your team make the top eight?

This week, national head of sport Neil Breen and rugby league journalists Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko break down the game's biggest stories.

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The dawn of a new era for the Dragons is here after interim coach Dean Young was confirmed as head coach. And with a raft of new recruits locked in for next season, will the Dragons turn their fortunes around?

Meanwhile, South Sydney’s finals chances have taken a huge hit, with captain Cameron Murray suffering an ankle injury and Latrell Mitchell struggling to get back on the paddock.

Plus, as cross-code star Joey Manu tours PNG and with Zac Lomax to do the same, could the Chiefs be building one of the most dangerous backlines we’ll see in the game?

This week, rugby league journalists Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko dissect all the latest NRL news.

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After the Wests Tigers announced Jarome Luai would be released from the final year of his contract by mutual agreement, coach Benji Marshall has broken his silence to deny rumours their personal relationship has broken down.

Luai will join the Parramatta Eels next season before linking with the PNG Chiefs for their debut season in 2028. What does this mean for the Wests Tigers? Could the Luai-Moses halves pairing at the Eels be a winning combination?

Plus, are the Dragons any closer to confirming their head coach?

And could we see Roosters flyer Mark Nawaqanitawase play in the rugby league and rugby world cups in consecutive years?

This week, sports reporter Billie Eder is joined by national head of sport Neil Breen and chief rugby league reporter Adrian Proszenko to discuss the latest NRL news.

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In one of the biggest upsets in State of Origin history, the Blues ambushed the Maroons at Suncorp Stadium, winning the decider 30-12.

In the post-match press conference, Blues coach Laurie Daley unloaded on his critics, saying some of the criticism of him and his team had crossed the line. But was the scrutiny of his selections and tactics from the opening two matches warranted?

Plus, NSW halfback Nathan Cleary starred in a standout performance silencing his own critics, closing the chapter on pundits questioning him "owning" Origin. So what else is there left for him to accomplish in the game now?

Today from Brisbane, national sports editor Neil Breen, alongside this masthead's rugby league writer Christian Nicolussi and chief sports writer Tom Decent, break down the Origin decider.

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With the State of Origin series level at one-all, the Blues are still a chance to secure a rare series win at Suncorp Stadium next Wednesday night.

However, the blow torch has been applied to NSW coach Laurie Daley for his selections and the performance of a side that haven’t played to their potential.

So are the Blues any chance of winning in front of a hostile, sold-out crowd in Brisbane?

This week, sports reporter Billie Eder, chief rugby league reporter Adrian Proszenko and national head of sport Neil Breen break down the NSW team changes. They also bring you the latest from the NRL, as well as the NRLW, which kicks off this weekend.

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With the State of Origin decider still a few weeks away, the NRL returns to regular programming this week under the watchful eye of under-fire Blues coach Laurie Daley, who will be searching for team changes in the lead-up to Origin game three.

Meanwhile, speculation continues to mount around the return of Israel Folau to the game. Will we see the veteran back in the NRL? Or should he be avoided at all costs?

Plus, is under-pressure Bulldog Bronson Xerri headed for another club?

This week, sports reporter Billie Eder and national head of sport Neil Breen are joined by special guest, Wide World of Sports chief rugby league commentator Mathew Thomson, for his perspective on the NRL and Origin from the commentary box.

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In front of the largest Origin crowd in history, the Maroons have thumped the Blues at the MCG in game two of the State of Origin series.

After trailing 12-8 at the break, the Maroons came out firing, launching an all-out attack to down the Blues 44-24, sending the series to a decider for game three in Brisbane.

So was Queensland just too good or were the NSW team selections to blame?

Today from Melbourne, national sports editor Neil Breen alongside Herald rugby league writers Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko break down the match and discuss the Blues team changes that need to be made ahead of the decider.

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