Blues’ new plan to avoid underdone players in Origin I
Origin I was of dismal quality in 2023, but the Blues have come up with a plan to counteract a black hole of game time ahead of game one on May 16.
State Of Origin
‘They’re California Dreaming’: Why ghosts of first US game linger
In 1987, the Blues and Maroons played a historic fourth Origin game at Veterans Memorial Stadium, near Long Beach, LA. The result kicked off a feud that has lasted nearly 40 years.
Qld’s ‘vulgar show of wealth’ stuns footy
The Maroons are eyeing a State of Origin hat-trick but a Billy Slater comment about Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga has raised eyebrows.
Funding blow: NRL rejects QRL, Maroons cash request
The Maroons have become embroiled in a funding spat after the NRL rejected a request for the game to contribute to Queensland’s pre-season Origin camp.
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Why Green will never give up on Broncos ambition
After six months out of the game, Paul Green can’t wait to get his Queensland Origin journey started – but that doesn’t mean Kevin Walters shouldn’t be looking over his shoulder.
Concussions, future, family: Cordner breaks silence
NSW and Roosters captain Boyd Cordner reveals all in an exclusive interview, his first since the State of Origin knockout.
Wally Lewis’ scandalous affair exposed
An explosive report has blown the lid off Wally Lewis’ attempts at damage control while his family falls apart in the wake of his marriage breakdown.
Maroons coach in damage control over potential rift
No sooner had Queensland introduced their new Origin coach when the first possible controversy of his reign emerged, and he had to answer some ticklish questions.
Blues lie in wait for ultimate Origin snatch job
Even though he is a five-time Maroon, Brad Fittler has urged Campbelltown boy Israel Folau to declare his allegiance to NSW after backing him to make an NRL return.
Why new Maroons coach won’t ‘try to be like Wayne’
Wayne Bennett casts a huge shadow over the Queensland Origin coaching role, but Paul Green is determined to be his own man and stamp his authority on the role.
Fittler fast-tracks Suaalii’s Origin career
He isn’t old enough to play NRL, but Brad Fittler has rushed Joseph Suaalii into NSW’s emerging Origin squad. See the full list.
Green’s grip on Maroons job slipping to Slater
The Maroons are torn over whether to appoint Paul Green or Billy Slater as Queensland’s next Origin coach and a crucial ultimatum could prove the difference.
Revealed: Incident that sparked ‘ashamed’ Haas’ arrest
The incident that sparked Brisbane Broncos and NSW Origin star Payne Haas’ arrest has been revealed – and the saga is set to cost him big time.
Summer Buzz: Maroons set for coaching dream team
Two of the men who delivered the Cowboys their maiden premiership could reunite to help the Maroons go back-to-back in 2021.
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