Only a last-minute stuff-up will prevent Ashley Klein adjudicating the State of Origin decider despite his questionable performance in Game II. The KPI’s that put Klein well ahead of his referee rivals.
Isaiya Katoa is humming towards representative football. Yet immortal Andrew Johns has raised concerns over throwing the rising star into an Origin decider.
For all of their achievements so far, Nathan Cleary and Cameron Munster have been playing in the shadows of greatness – in a little over two weeks one man will claim the spotlight to himself, writes BRENT READ.
The feud between Ezra Mam and Spencer Leniu after their racism row may be over if this moment between the pair is anything to go by.
New South Wales boast an incredibly dangerous backline – but it’s what happens before the ball goes wide that will decide whether that weapon will wound the Maroons, writes MATTY JOHNS.
While Queensland are bracing for NSW firebrand Spencer Leniu to rip and tear off the bench, they are counting on Storm forward Trent Loiero’s fearless aggression to combat the Blues bookend.
The wife of Queensland and Brisbane captain Ali Brigginshaw has made an emotional plea to end the online hate directed at their family, revealing the NRLW star has been subject to vile abuse across the past month.
A host of today’s Origin stars were battling it out for the Blues and Maroons since before their NRL debuts. We reveal every U19/20s Origin rep ever and see who graduated to the ultimate state showcase.
Upon his return to the NSW Origin side, Nathan Cleary has confirmed the stunning defection of his superstar girlfriend Mary Fowler.
Two former Blues stars turned out in torrential to help the NSW State of Origin side – but it was the sight of a match official that could be key to their Game I preparation. WATCH the video.
Looking for that crucial SuperCoach NRL bye round edge? Max Bryden breaks down the chances of every State of Origin selectee backing up for their club in round 13.
Three decades after the infamous ‘Neville Nobodies’ produced a stunning Origin whitewash, coach Paul Vautin has declared Maroons enforcer Tino Fa’asuamaleaui can help Queensland repeat history.
The NSW Blues received mixed news from their casualty ward, with star centre Stephen Crichton moving freely but Payne Haas failing to take to the field. Watch the team train here.
Queensland debutant Beau Fermor has revealed the four words that stopped him in his tracks as his dream of emulating fellow Dalby product, the late Carl Webb, in the Origin arena becomes a reality.
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