‘Tough decisions’: Slater defends bold Cobbo play
Queensland coach Billy Slater has dismissed Paul Vautin’s concerns over the selection of Selwyn Cobbo on the interchange bench for Wednesday’s first State of Origin match.
State Of Origin
Temora Blues: Town of 4000 dominating NSW Origin side
There’s something in the water in Temora. The small NSW town has a population of only around 4000 people, but will add another chapter to its proud rugby league history on Wednesday night.
‘Sanctimonious frauds’: The eight Maroons born outside QLD
The Maroons boast about passion and pride in their state but 40% of the Queensland side were born in NSW, New Zealand or PNG. It’s time for the Blues to expose these impostors, writes DEAN RITCHIE.
Star Tiger stunned by Benji holiday critics
Api Koroisau had a blunt message for critics who had an issue with Benji Marshall’s mid-season getaway to Fiji.
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Why Queenslanders should ‘be very afraid’
Legendary Maroons back Brent Tate has pointed to one player who will keep Queensland busy in Origin Two on Sunday evening.
The tragic story behind Maroons’ shock Origin call up
He faced the stress of a coronial inquest after one of the game’s most distressing incidents and didn’t play NRL for three years. Now ‘hardworking, humble’ Frank Molo has an Origin jumper.
Origin question Maroons can’t answer
They play together at Manly, so Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans should have some idea how to stop NSW star Tom Trbojevic.
Why Walsh call-up cost Coates an Origin jersey
Reece Walsh was all smiles as he arrived in Maroons camp, but the State of Origin selection stunner proved painful for a fellow young gun.
State of Origin hardman’s wishlist
Two-time premiership winner and recent inclusion in the NSW Origin side Dale Finucane is keen on signing a long-term contract.
Maroons teen star has Fittler on high alert
Reece Walsh only has seven NRL games under his belt, but his brilliant attacking ability has NSW coach Brad Fittler feeling on edge.
Can Crichton make instant impact for Blues?
Loyalty has paved the way for Sydney Roosters forward Angus Crichton to return to the State of Origin arena despite missing 11 tackles in his past two matches.
Queensland makes historic Origin gamble
Coach Paul Green has announced five shock changes to the Queensland team for Game 2, including the selection of teenager Reece Walsh.
Young gun tipped for shock Origin debut
Just seven games into his NRL career, Warriors rookie Reece Walsh has been tipped to come into Maroons squad for his Origin debut.
Maroons take time to inspire next generation
Young footy fanatics flocked to Mooloolaba Beach to soak up some time with the women’s Queensland Maroons ahead of their highly anticipated clash with NSW on Friday.
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