RUGBY UNION

Jarryd Hayne is closer to playing for the NSW Waratahs after his second meeting with the Australian Rugby Union, a move Wallabies coach Michael Cheika said will be helpful to his players.

Australian insurance company nib is offering a lucky fan and 11 of his/her mates to watch the Holden State of Origin game live on June 1.

With a 35-9 win over the Sunwolves on Saturday, the Melbourne Rebels have claimed their third victory of the season over the new kids on the block, who are still hunting for their first win.