I shouldn’t even be in the NRL. Now the fate of Qld is in my hands
Gehamat Shibasaki will make a shock debut for Queensland in the State of Origin decider on Wednesday night and the Maroons bolter has exclusively revealed his driving force.
State Of Origin
Zinger boxes, A-list celebs: Qld stars reveal cheat meals, dream dates
We all like to indulge once in a while and the Queensland Origin team is no different. The Maroons have revealed their favourite cheat meals ahead of the decider, PLUS who they would take on their dream date.
The one feat Jarome Luai has over Nathan Cleary
For all the talk about Nathan Cleary needing to dominate Origin, Jarome Luai already has. And he heads into the game three decider as a dangerously underestimated star for NSW.
Sticky’s emotional tribute to returning Maroons hero
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has a special bond with all of his players, but his relationship with returning Queensland hero Josh Papalii is one he has with no one else, writes Peter Badel.
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Watch: The moment Daley axed Luai from Origin
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‘I have to stop him’: Toia’s pledge to topple Trell
Impressive Maroons rookie Robert Toia might hero worship his NSW opposite number Latrell Mitchell, but once the game starts he says he’ll do whatever it takes to stop the Blues star.
‘Create havoc’: Carrigan responds to shock Maroons benching
Pat Carrigan’s demotion from the Maroons’ starting line-up came amid criticism Queensland’s forwards were soft in game one. See how he’s responded to his surprise relegation.
Daley’s cheeky Luai joke that will annoy Maroons to no end
Eight months after sealing their fourth premiership with the Panthers, Batman and Robin are back together again. And it’s a decision that could annoy Queensland more than any other, writes DAVID RICCIO.
Cleary comes clean, rumour won’t go away
Nathan Cleary has opened up on a swirling rumour that just won’t go away ahead of his appearance in Origin Game II.
Watch: Luai arrives at NSW camp, ready to ‘repay faith’ after recall
Jarome Luai is back in blue, with the Tigers star rushed into NSW camp after after a shattered Mitch Moses was ruled out of Origin II. Watch as Luai speaks for the first time since his surprise Blues recall.
$2m cross-code raid: Cashed-up rugby clubs launch Ponga pursuit
Kalyn Ponga is in demand for a lucrative overseas code switch, with European rugby clubs looking to poach the Knights and Maroons star for a move that could see him earn north of $2m annually.
NSW superstar struck down, Luai to return
Jarome Luai is set to be called on to make his State of Origin return after the Blues were rocked by a star’s shock blow at training.
The Maroons blunder that is now etched in Origin folklore
The Maroons have had their courage questioned in a way no other Queensland side have before, writes MATTY JOHNS, which is why NSW would be foolish to not expect a fight in Origin II.
‘There is a rat’: Maroons on alert after damning leaks
The whispers of Daly Cherry-Evans’ axing were almost instantaneous following Queensland’s Game I disaster – and it’s led to warnings of coach Billy Slater having a “rat” in Camp Maroon.
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