There is no doubt that the deciding Game III match of the 2011 State of Origin series is the most important since it began in 1980. With all the hype of potentially a record breaking sixth series wins for the Maroons, and a fitting farewell win for Queensland champion Darren Lockyer on offer, I thought I'd provide some quick State of Origin facts to help you with the conversations around the water cooler or at the pub tomorrow. Read more

Big news in the rugby league world tonight as Queensland play maker Johnathan Thurston has been charged by the NRL Match Review Committee with Grade 2 contrary conduct after he made contact with referee Matt Cecchin in the match against the New Zealand Warriors on Saturday night (18/6/2011). Read more

While I was sipping on my tenth beer on New Year’s Eve I started to think about 2010 and what were the biggest sporting controversies of the year. There were plenty to choose from so here are my top sporting controversies and moments of 2010. Read more

A crucial decision in the opening State of Origin match has cast a doubt on whether the ‘benefit of the doubt’ rule favouring the attacking team in rugby league should continue or be scrapped. Read more