The Eel that got away: Parramatta reject’s rise to NSW star
A Parramatta junior, Haumole Olakau’atu only ever wanted to play for the Eels, but faced rejection after rejection. Now he’ll make his NSW debut as a Manly star instead.
A Parramatta junior, Haumole Olakau’atu only ever wanted to play for the Eels, but faced rejection after rejection. Now he’ll make his NSW debut as a Manly star instead.
Billy Slater has refused to rule out making late changes to his side for the State of Origin opener in a tense press conference on Tuesday.
He is coming off an injury and a poor game, but Nicho Hynes has received enormous backing from Blues coach Michael Maguire.
Billy Slater’s decision to select backline star Selwyn Cobbo on the bench has drawn criticism south of the border. The methodology behind the perceived gamble can now be revealed.
The NSW Blues are expected to keep a very similar team for State of Origin game II but an injury has opened the door for two stars.
Queensland’s chances of turning around the 50-6 Origin 1 capitulation have just been made harder with a brutal blow.
Maroons and Storm playmaker Cameron Munster has made a candid admission about the first game of this year’s Origin series.
Jarome Luai has spoken out after an image of him from Origin I reportedly caused plenty of angst north of the border in Queensland.
Referee John Cauchi has explained his decision to end the Justis Huni-Paul Gallen fight – and why he unleashed a foul-mouthed tirade at Gallen’s corner.
New Zealand Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has weighed in on the most pressing debate of this year’s State of Origin series.
It was an ugly slog that produced the lowest score of the season and a Knights victory – but the game was enough for an NRL star to back his protege for an Origin debut.
The Maroons were blown off the park by NSW’s speed in Origin I, but Queensland are ready to fight fire with fire by potentially selecting one of the fastest men in rugby league.
Hard-hitting New South Wales Blues forward Jake Trbojevic won’t take part in the second game of this year’s State of Origin series.
The Blues recorded their biggest ever Origin win in this year’s series opener but one star says they still have room for improvement
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