Brushing fans and bonding sessions: Inside the rise of ‘Jurbo’
He has been dubbed the nicest man in the NRL, MICHAEL CARAYANNIS speaks with those who know the NSW Origin skipper best to find out just who is Jake Trbojevic.
State Of Origin
Why Maguire must say no to the Eels
State of Origin success has made Billy Slater the hottest coaching property in the NRL, which is why Michael Maguire should ignore any phone calls from the Eels, writes David Riccio.
Why Origin cameras must stay on Stephen Crichton
Stephen Crichton opens up on his growth as a club captain and the surprising role that personalised handshake celebrations play in the job.
Battle of the boot: Inside the Blues’ $3m goal shootout
With Origin I set to be a low-scoring contest, goal kicking could prove the difference. And NSW have revealed players will engage in high-powered competition to determine who picks up the tee.
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75 pics: Origin fever grips Townsville
All the colour and movement as Queensland’s jewel of the north goes crazy and makes history as a State of Origin host.
Gladys meme sparks Origin firestorm
As kick off for the 2021 Origin series nears, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has made herself an instant meme in hilarious fashion.
Buzz: Why we must pick Polynesian players for Origin
Mal Meninga reckons only players who will play for Australia should be picked for Origin – but that’s the wrong attitude, writes Phil Rothfield. Have your say.
Inside the wild night that almost cost Munster dearly
It almost cost him his Origin spot, and now Maroons star Cam Munster has opened up about his Magic Round blowout that left the Storm star and his club fuming.
The gamebreakers that will decide Origin I
How do the Maroons plan to shut down Blues superman? Can Christian Welch prove he is the kryptonite of the NRL’s best player?
Stat attack: Numbers stack up for a Blues’ blitz
Statistically, NSW has Queensland covered in every facet of the game heading into Origin I, but there is one area in particular that should have the Maroons worried.
‘No way’: Smith rubbishes Origin myth
Maroons halfback Daly Cherry-Evans called for a “gentlemen’s agreement” between the two Origin teams, but not everyone’s a fan.
Bennett’s legendary 6-word Munster spray
Matty Johns revealed the incredible six-word spray Wayne Bennett said to a Maroons star, inspiring him to win Player of the Series in 2020.
Jackie O’s awkward sex question gaffe
Jackie O couldn’t resist inquiring about a State of Origin star’s sex life, but the radio presenter seemingly forgot to do her research.
‘Dog’ act plea leaves Origin camps divided
Maroons assistant coach Nate Myles has “planted a seed” that a horrible by-product of the NRL crackdown could infect Origin I.
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