For all of their achievements so far, Nathan Cleary and Cameron Munster have been playing in the shadows of greatness – in a little over two weeks one man will claim the spotlight to himself, writes BRENT READ.
The feud between Ezra Mam and Spencer Leniu after their racism row may be over if this moment between the pair is anything to go by.
Mitch Barnett should have been playing for NSW on Wednesday night. Instead, he had undergone surgery just hours before kick-off. He speaks to MICHAEL CARAYANNIS about the road back.
With Queensland’s under-19 Origin hopes slipping away, junior Titan Javon Andrews drew on words from Maroons great Darius Boyd to deliver the matchwinning moment and announce himself as a star on the rise.
We’re headed for an Origin decider – but you could be mistaken for thinking the Blues had already lost the series. HAVE YOUR SAY
It was a night for future NRL stars to shine — see who impressed in the State of Origin under-19 clash, and why Broncos, Bulldogs, Dragons, Dolphins and Titans fans have plenty to smile about.
Robert “Crash” Craddock and Phil “Buzz” Rothfield spar ahead of State of Origin II, with the blowtorch firmly on Billy Slater as NSW seeks a series-winning triumph in the west.
The widow of former Queensland coach Paul Green has opened up about the impact of Billy Slater’s comments in the lead-up to State of Origin.
Former NRL star-turned radio host Aaron Woods has stood by his “grub” sledge against Billy Slater, and argued the Queensland Origin coach went too far with his emotional retaliation.
The NRLW stars of tomorrow were on display as the Blues claimed victory over Maroons in the under-19s Origin, with playmakers Kasey Reh and Evie McGrath giving Dragons and Tigers fans reasons to be excited for the future.
From offsides to high shots, to flops and ruck interference – these are the eight first-half infringements from Queensland that referee Ashley Klein missed – but the cameras didn’t. WATCH THE VIDEO
Aaron Woods has been in the news all week and now the NSW Premier has stepped in to prevent his latest State of Origin act.
The widow of former Queensland coach Paul Green has praised Billy Slater’s “courageous” character after revealing the Maroons coach called her on Origin game-day to apologise for comments mistakenly linked to her husband’s death.
After winning game one of a series, the Blues have won just two of nine series that have gone to deciders. But NSW coach Laurie Daley will remain steadfast in the face of the shocking statistic.
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