‘Bit of a needle’: Haas’ Origin prep reveal
Payne Haas says the last time he felt 100 per cent was before round 1 but is adamant the issue he’s managing won’t stop him performing for NSW in the Origin decider.
Payne Haas says the last time he felt 100 per cent was before round 1 but is adamant the issue he’s managing won’t stop him performing for NSW in the Origin decider.
Eye spy the Maroons middle forward Origin future: Here’s 50 cracker rookies you simply must know, some certain to fortify Queensland’s campaigns this decade and beyond.
Laurie Daley is a champion bloke you just can’t get angry with. His great mate Dean Ritchie reveals the NSW’s coach’s chilled take on life and the country town that always keeps his feet on the ground.
Queensland legend Cooper Cronk has called for Billy Slater to pull a selection shake-up by throwing Pat Carrigan into the starting side for the Origin decider. See why he believes the change must happen.
With long-serving Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans facing the axe, Queensland coach Billy Slater could soon be appointing a new captain. David Riccio explains who should be the frontrunner.
Queensland coach Billy Slater will delay naming his side for the second State of Origin game in a move which could signal the end of Daly Cherry-Evans’ Origin career.
After an extremely tame State of Origin opener, there’s only one way to save the whimpering showdown between NSW and Queensland.
Players and staff from the Tigers, Blues and wider NRLW have rallied around beloved player Sarah Togatuki after the unspeakable tragedy of losing her sister just days before State of Origin Game III.
The code’s most powerful coach, Wayne Bennett, says it’s time for State of Origin’s schedule to change — or risk an NRL premiership robbery.
Queensland coach Billy Slater owes under-siege skipper Daly Cherry-Evans nothing, writes David Riccio, which is why the Maroons mentor needs to pick up the phone and make the biggest call of his career.
Manly’s season has spiralled since Daly Cherry-Evans announced he was leaving at the end of the year. Now Queensland have followed suit and Cherry-Evans needs to do the right thing.
Daly Cherry-Evans’ time in Maroon may be coming to an end … and several teammates could join him in the exit. HAVE YOUR SAY
Sarah Togatuki wore the pride of her family for the Blues in Newcastle, finding the strength to take the field less than a week after the tragic death of her older sister, Jean.
Rugby league fans were left scratching their heads and crying foul after a NSW star was “robbed” of an honour in the Origin series opener.
Original URL: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/nrl/state-of-origin/page/23