Origin Late Mail: Freddy ready to play with fire
Brad Fittler has dismissed speculation he will make last minute changes to his forward pack, declaring Blues debutant Tevita Pangai Jr a certain starter for NSW.
Brad Fittler has dismissed speculation he will make last minute changes to his forward pack, declaring Blues debutant Tevita Pangai Jr a certain starter for NSW.
Felise Kaufusi’s suspension and the axing of Kurt Capewell has paved the way for a Dolphins dynamo who is ready to shake up NSW in Origin I.
Former Queensland fullback Darren Lockyer has given his seal of approval for Maroons rookie Reece Walsh, confident Billy Slater can unlock his true Origin potential.
There are seven words that prove NSW has been kidding itself for 40 years and the words look particularly brutal after the Blues’ jersey farce.
He only made his NRL debut 543 days ago but the Panthers rookie has surged into State of Origin contention for NSW.
Josh Morris is still good enough to play Origin, but he says he won’t come out of representative retirement because he wants a break from the NRL bubble.
He’s one of the most explosive young talents in the NRL, and with both the Maroons and New Zealand chasing his services, Moe Fotuaika has officially decided who he wants to represent.
He made his NRL debut at 18 and has eight Origin games behind him, but Corey Oates now finds himself at a career crossroads with more than just his Maroons berth at stake.
Queensland have been hit hard by injury on the eve of November’s Origin series, but Maroons back Dane Gagai believes Gold Coast fullback AJ Brimson is ready to handle the big stage.
Wally Lewis and Rohan Hancock made rugby league history when they played in the first State of Origin 40 years ago. Now their daughters, Jamie-Lee Lewis and Steph Hancock, are playing side-by-side, making their own history. Here’s their story.
Kevin Walters has made no secret about his desire to take over the reins at the Broncos – but doing so would come at a huge coast for the proud Queenslander.
With a decision on the Brisbane Broncos’ coaching job imminent, Queensland chairman Bruce Hatcher comes out swinging for Kevvie Walters, while backing an old favourite for an Origin return.
NSW coach Brad Fittler has turned up the heat on Blues stars after naming six bolters for his State of Origin Game 1 squad.
Fears South Australia would miss out on hosting the NRL State of Origin this year have finally been dispelled, with a new date set for a half-capacity blockbuster after the regular season ends.
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