Ash still hopeful of Origin return
ASHLEY Harrison retains hope of another crack at Origin despite Queensland’s dominant forward performance without him in Game Two this week.
State Of Origin
History suggests more blues for NSW
IT would take the greatest turnaround in NSW State of Origin history to deny Queensland their eighth-straight series title.
Biff uproar hides Blues’ ineptitude
IT just wouldn’t be Origin, would it, if some side issue didn’t become the biggest talking point of the game, overshadowing the real story?
Inglis fumes over Merrin ‘dog shot’
GREG Inglis has slammed NSW forward Trent Merrin for a “dog shot” on Brent Tate in last night’s spiteful Origin clash.
Darrell’s still calling it like it is
PHIL Rothfield talks exclusively to the voice of State of Origin Darrell Eastlake. Blog with buzz
Fans split on Slater revenge shot
UPDATE: THERE is history between Mitchell Pearce and Billy Slater. But fans are split on whether Slater should have been charged for his elbow.
Merritt has a debut to forget
THERE were plenty of holes in the Suncorp Stadium surface last night. Sadly none were big enough for Nathan Merritt to take refuge in.
Mighty Maroons set up series decider
QUEENSLAND has kept alive hopes of an eighth-straight State of Origin series win with a dominant 26-6 victory over NSW at Suncorp Stadium.
Biff overshadows Maroon marvels
THE biff is back and so are the mighty Queensland Maroons. It was hard to tell which one the crowd appreciated more.
Player ratings for Origin II
WHO starred and who stunk it up for the Maroons in game II of the 2013 NRL State of Origin series from Suncorp Stadium.
Game ruined by dubious calls
THE pre-match talk was that there would be a square-up on Paul Gallen but no one expected it to come from the referees.
Sin bin overflows at Suncorp
ORIGIN II erupted as both teams ignored new legislation against fighting and tore into each other with an all-in brawl that saw four players binned.
Fight rule hurts pack, not lone wolf
THE one punch rule was always going to be a sensible law … until someone threw a punch. Or a few people did.
‘Perfect’ start sets up Maroons
“IF YOU are wondering what perfect football looks like, you are watching it.” Succinct as ever, the words belonged to Ray Warren.
JT rises up ranks of tough stars
JOHNATHAN Thurston has reinforced his status as the game’s toughest player, climbing out of his hospital bed to mastermind Queensland’s 26-6 win.
Player ratings Origin II
WHO starred and who stunk it up for the Blues in game two of the 2013 NRL State of Origin series from Suncorp Stadium.
Merrin facing heat after fight night
NSW prop Trent Merrin is the only man facing suspension from a dramatic Origin II, in which two players from each team were sin-binned.
Legends blast anti-biff rules
RUGBY league’s new no-biff policy was under attack last night as Origin legends united in the wake of the farcical sin-binning of four players.
Origin sin bin slammed as ‘overkill’
ORIGIN greats reckoned the series had became a laughing stock when the new “no biff” edict punished footballers who simply pushed and shoved.
New Maroons blood pumps strongly
ORIGIN rookies Daly Cherry-Evans and Josh Papalii were labelled the Maroons new blood and didn’t let Queensland down on their Origin debuts.
REPLAY: Origin live coverage
REPLAY our live coverage of State of Origin II, including all the big moments, stats, pics, live blog debate and social media reaction.
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