‘Weak’ Origin act ‘says a lot about you’
Blues five-eighth has learned when you’re already public enemy No. 1, you’re not going to get much sympathy when the shoe’s on the other foot.
State Of Origin
‘Want to sack him?’: Tedesco debate erupts
NSW skipper James Tedesco’s position in the Blues line up has sparked plenty of debate after the horror loss in State of Origin game 1.
‘I can’t be perfect’: Tedesco’s message for Origin haters
James Tedesco has responded to critics of his performance in the opening game of this year’s State of Origin series. Plus, Dean Ritchie on why bagging the NSW captain is “foolhardy”.
Fans have same joke about Origin interview
A quick Darren Lockyer interview with Ben Hunt at halftime of State of Origin game one has seen fans all make the same joke.
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Contract capers: Tedesco leads all-star list of Blues free agents
He’s got the all clear for the State of Origin series opener but James Tedesco’s signature is still up for grabs, along with eight other NSW stars as the NRL’s free agency frenzy hits overdrive.
Blues make call on superstar fullback
The NSW Blues have made a decision on superstar fullback James Tedesco, who has donned a heavily-strapped left knee at training.
Tedesco cleared for Origin opener
NSW Blues fullback James Tedesco has been cleared to play in Game 1 of the State of Origin despite his heavily-strapped left knee.
How former Blues half can show shattered Cleary the way
Brett Kimmorley wished he could sink into the Suncorp Stadium turf 15 years ago. Nathan Cleary wanted to do the same last weekend. Origin I in Adelaide on Wednesday is certainly defining for the 22-year-old.
Maroons star opens up about brain-damage fears
Jake Friend will make his long-awaited Queensland Origin debut this Wednesday night and the tough-as-nails Roosters rake has put his body on the line in his quest for a Maroons jumper.
The remarkable courage of Maroons’ NRL grand final star
He has injured the medial ligament in his right knee three times this season but Cameron Munster insists he isn’t in any danger missing Origin I, with Maroons coach Wayne Bennett calling him ‘one tough bloke’.
The truth behind Bennett’s feud with Mal
It’s almost five years since Wayne Bennett and Mal Meninga were embroiled in a high-level spat. Now the Queensland icons have pushed aside any alleged bad blood in the hope of bringing down NSW.
Rock and roll Blues bleed for new anthem
Blues resident rock god Dale Finucane has given the team’s new anthem the thumbs up heading into Wednesday’s State of Origin series opener in Adelaide. HAVE A LISTEN!
Origin blow-up: Refs hitch a ride with Blues
Look out for Queensland’s conspiracy theories! The Blues’ charter flight to Adelaide next Wednesday morning for Origin I will have nine extra passengers on board who are pretty important to the outcome of the game.
Origin great goes from footy to feast
In the first part of our series looking at where some of our greatest State of Origin stars are in 2020, Gary Coyne opens up on his McDonald’s empire and how success runs in the family with his musician son. READ HIS STORY
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