Slater apologises for ‘disgraceful’ comment
Billy Slater has crossed a line in the eyes of rugby league commentators with the Queensland coach causing outrage with one comment.
Billy Slater has crossed a line in the eyes of rugby league commentators with the Queensland coach causing outrage with one comment.
Queensland coach Billy Slater has launched a stunning attack on former Blues prop Aaron Woods, referencing late Maroons coach Paul Green in the emotional response to ‘grub’ sledge. WATCH THE VIDEO
Billy Slater had to compose himself and mentioned former Maroons coach Paul Green as he responded to being called a “grub”.
After refusing to kick-off to him in Game 1, Spencer Leniu will undoubtedly be queuing up for another hit-up in Perth, with Queensland legends urging the Maroons to “make it personal” and go after the NSW firebrand this time round.
The code’s most powerful coach, Wayne Bennett, says it’s time for State of Origin’s schedule to change — or risk an NRL premiership robbery.
Queensland coach Billy Slater owes under-siege skipper Daly Cherry-Evans nothing, writes David Riccio, which is why the Maroons mentor needs to pick up the phone and make the biggest call of his career.
Manly’s season has spiralled since Daly Cherry-Evans announced he was leaving at the end of the year. Now Queensland have followed suit and Cherry-Evans needs to do the right thing.
The Maroons have created numerous historical moments with their victories over the years. Here are some of them that will give you the feels.
Daly Cherry-Evans’ time in Maroon may be coming to an end … and several teammates could join him in the exit. HAVE YOUR SAY
Sarah Togatuki wore the pride of her family for the Blues in Newcastle, finding the strength to take the field less than a week after the tragic death of her older sister, Jean.
Rugby league fans were left scratching their heads and crying foul after a NSW star was “robbed” of an honour in the Origin series opener.
NSW Blues’ Origin I man of the match Payne Haas has fired a warning shot to his Queensland and NRL rivals, suggesting we still haven’t seen his best footy, vowing that he can be even better.
In a development bombshell, Melbourne Storm’s 27-year association with Queensland is over, with the club set to sever ties with the feeder teams that produced their greatest ever players. SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.
While Laurie Daley was the face of NSW in his Blues return, he wasn’t alone in the coaches box. See the inside story behind Craig Bellamy’s ‘awesome’ contribution to NSW’s win over Queensland.
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