Mate against mate: Front-row fireworks set to explode
Dally M leader Payne Haas is expected to dominate the middle of the Adelaide Oval for NSW on Wednesday – but two of his closest friends will be hunting him all night.
Dally M leader Payne Haas is expected to dominate the middle of the Adelaide Oval for NSW on Wednesday – but two of his closest friends will be hunting him all night.
Phil “Buzz’’ Rothfield and Robert “Crash’’ Craddock don’t see eye to eye on much when it comes to State of Origin — and there’s plenty to disagree about as they go head to head.
An epic feud has broken out between the state water services for NSW and Queensland on Twitter.
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has plenty of reasons to watch State of Origin with a few nerves but knows how to ease them.
Not just content with realising a 20-year ambition to become Broncos coach, Kevin Walters is keen to have the best coaching talent around him, which means rolling out the welcome mat for a long-time friend.
Kalyn Ponga is happy to play under Wayne Bennett with Queensland, but wants to take down the super coach this week when Newcastle take on Souths in Sunday’s elimination final at ANZ Stadium.
Queensland have wasted little time in replacing Broncos-bound Kevin Walters for November’s Origin series, with NRL experience and success with younger players playing a huge part in their decision.
Tom Trbojevic has been given a ringing State of Origin endorsement from coach Brad Fittler while a key member of recent winning NSW teams is no guarantee of playing this year.
The NRL has not closed the door on Mal Meninga stepping in to coach Queensland in this year’s State of Origin series as it emerged the Broncos are set for an embarrassing snub at the selection table.
Forget Wayne Bennett, or even Paul Green! With the Broncos likely to ask Kevin Walters to stand down from his Origin commitments immediately, the Maroons could well go back to the future.
News that Kevin Walters has officially been offered the Brisbane Broncos job has turned the spotlight on the Maroons, with options aplenty.
It’s official – Kevin Walters has been told he is the man to take over from Anthony Seibold as Brisbane Broncos coach. Latest details here.
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