en-AU http://www.rugbyleaguelive.com/ RugbyLeagueLive.com.au | News http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/13/New_South_Wales_picks_Wallace_drops_Kite.aspx Peter Wallace and Ben Hornby are the surprise selections in the New South Wales team for State of Origin I, which saw Brent Kite dropped and Kurt Gidley ruled out through injury. Tue, 13 May 2008 00:06:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/13/New_South_Wales_picks_Wallace_drops_Kite.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/1205/2008/05/13/Qld_boss_Bellamy_is_running_the_league.aspx Queensland Rugby League boss Ross Livermore says NSW coach Craig Bellamy is “running the league” after Bellamy got his wish with the number of interchanges allowed in Origin matches reduced from 12 to 10. Mon, 12 May 2008 22:26:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/1205/2008/05/13/Qld_boss_Bellamy_is_running_the_league.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/13/Marsh_an_Origin_bolter__Prince_to_miss_out.aspx Brisbane hooker PJ Marsh is tipped to be Queensland's Origin bolter when the Maroons name their 17-man squad for the opening game of the series today. Mon, 12 May 2008 21:31:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/13/Marsh_an_Origin_bolter__Prince_to_miss_out.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/13/Wendell_back_bigger_faster_and_with_a_kicking_game.aspx New St George Illawarra recruit and dual international Wendell Sailor says he has not lost any speed in the two years he spent out of professional sport, and believes he could have a secret weapon up his sleeve. Mon, 12 May 2008 21:23:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/13/Wendell_back_bigger_faster_and_with_a_kicking_game.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/12/Smith_declares_Mullen_ready_for_Origin_cauldron.aspx Brian Smith did something that he virtually never does following the Knights gutsy 18-4 loss to the Storm in Melbourne tonight - push the Origin selection claims of one of his players. Mon, 12 May 2008 12:15:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/12/Smith_declares_Mullen_ready_for_Origin_cauldron.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/13/Gidley_White_Cross_in_doubt_for_Blues.aspx Opposing props Ben Cross and Brett White and Newcastle fullback Kurt Gidley have all thrown a fright through the NSW camp ahead of tomorrow's naming of the Blues team for Origin I. Mon, 12 May 2008 12:14:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/13/Gidley_White_Cross_in_doubt_for_Blues.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/12/Storm_too_strong_for_gutsy_Knights.aspx Melbourne has scored a determined 18-4 win over a gallant Newcastle tonight at Olympic Park, in a torrid encounter that has the potential to throw the NSW State of Origin campaign into turmoil. Mon, 12 May 2008 10:49:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/12/Storm_too_strong_for_gutsy_Knights.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/13/Hunt_may_be_over_the_line_for_Origin.aspx Karmichael Hunt is set to be thrown the toughest challenge of his brief rugby league career as champion Darren Lockyer's Origin replacement. Mon, 12 May 2008 08:40:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/13/Hunt_may_be_over_the_line_for_Origin.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/1198/2008/05/12/Anasta_on_Origin_outer.aspx Roosters star Braith Anasta is set to be snubbed when selectors sit down to finalise the side for Origin one, with some-time pivot Greg Bird set to get the nod for the contentious position. Mon, 12 May 2008 08:05:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/1198/2008/05/12/Anasta_on_Origin_outer.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/12/Gasnier_free_to_explore_France_option.aspx Dragons have Peter Doust has confirmed that the club will be unable to stop marquee player Mark Gasnier from leaving the club if the Test and Origin star decides to take up a lucrative off with a French rugby union club. Mon, 12 May 2008 07:20:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/12/Gasnier_free_to_explore_France_option.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/1196/2008/05/12/Thaiday_tips_young_Broncos_to_stand_tall.aspx Forward leader Sam Thaiday has declared his faith in his young brigade to hold the fort during Origin time with Brisbane set to hand over as many as five players to representative duty this week. Mon, 12 May 2008 06:52:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/1196/2008/05/12/Thaiday_tips_young_Broncos_to_stand_tall.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/1195/2008/05/12/Bailey_pushes_Laffranchis_Origin_barrow.aspx Gold Coast co-captain Luke Bailey believes teammate Anthony Laffranchi is tailor-made for the intense pace in State of Origin rugby league. Mon, 12 May 2008 06:50:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/1195/2008/05/12/Bailey_pushes_Laffranchis_Origin_barrow.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/12/Eels_resign_Brett_Finch.aspx NSW Origin contender Brett Finch has secured a new three-year deal with the Parramatta Eels which will keep him at the club until 2011. Mon, 12 May 2008 03:42:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/12/Eels_resign_Brett_Finch.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/1193/2008/05/12/Hickey_charged_over_high_tackle.aspx Bulldogs prop Jarrad Hickey will escape suspension for a tackle which left Penrith's Frank Puletua with a fractured eye socket despite being charged by the NRL match review committee today. Mon, 12 May 2008 03:15:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/1193/2008/05/12/Hickey_charged_over_high_tackle.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/12/Too_little_too_late_Mullen_mulls_over_Origin_hopes.aspx A stellar performance steering the Knights to their 13-12 victory over the ladder-leading Titans last week has thrown Newcastle playmaker Jarrod Mullen back into Origin contention - but he'll have to put it all on the line against Melbourne. Mon, 12 May 2008 02:39:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/12/Too_little_too_late_Mullen_mulls_over_Origin_hopes.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/1191/2008/05/12/Luke_Bailey_to_return_against_Bulldogs.aspx Gold Coast co-captain Luke Bailey is expecting to make his long-awaited return from a broken wrist in Friday's NRL clash with the Bulldogs at Skilled Park. Mon, 12 May 2008 01:53:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/1191/2008/05/12/Luke_Bailey_to_return_against_Bulldogs.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/12/Its_official_Wendell_Sailor_signs_with_Dragons.aspx Wendell Sailor could be wearing the Red 'V' of St George Illawarra in a matter of weeks after today signing with the club on an incentive based deal spanning this year and the next. Mon, 12 May 2008 01:05:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/12/Its_official_Wendell_Sailor_signs_with_Dragons.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/12/Titans_reward_Laffranchi_with_threeyear_contract.aspx Anthony Laffranchi has all but played his way into a NSW Blues jersey, and his club has today rewarded him with a lucrative three-year contract. Sun, 11 May 2008 22:25:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/2008/05/12/Titans_reward_Laffranchi_with_threeyear_contract.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/1187/2008/05/12/Dogs_on_the_Prowl_Brett_Kimmorley_Belmorebound.aspx Sharks halfback Brett Kimmorley is expected to end weeks of speculation by signing with the Bulldogs as soon as this week. Sun, 11 May 2008 22:00:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/1187/2008/05/12/Dogs_on_the_Prowl_Brett_Kimmorley_Belmorebound.aspx http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/1185/2008/05/12/Soaring_Eagles_facing_Origin_snub.aspx Manly fought their way back to third place on the NRL table but could still face a State of Origin snubbing with only Brett Stewart a guaranteed selection. Sun, 11 May 2008 21:22:00 GMT http://www.footytipping.net/Articles/1185/2008/05/12/Soaring_Eagles_facing_Origin_snub.aspx