From offsides to high shots, to flops and ruck interference – these are the eight first-half infringements from Queensland that referee Ashley Klein missed – but the cameras didn’t. WATCH THE VIDEO
Aaron Woods has been in the news all week and now the NSW Premier has stepped in to prevent his latest State of Origin act.
The widow of former Queensland coach Paul Green has praised Billy Slater’s “courageous” character after revealing the Maroons coach called her on Origin game-day to apologise for comments mistakenly linked to her husband’s death.
After winning game one of a series, the Blues have won just two of nine series that have gone to deciders. But NSW coach Laurie Daley will remain steadfast in the face of the shocking statistic.
NSW’s State of Origin squad has been rocked by injury carnage, while the Maroons are set to blood a shock bolter in the series opener.
Queensland coach Billy Slater has dropped a selection bombshell by blooding three debutants, while Patrick Carrigan will consult a plastic surgeon in a bid to be cleared for Game I.
A fixture in the Blues’ series-winning side last season, Jarome Luai has expressed his disappointment over his omission from the NSW side, revealing the call that confirmed the news moments after the Tigers’ loss to the Rabbitohs.
The NSW team for the State of Origin series opener has been announced — and there’s a big name missing, while the Blues are also battling injury dramas. SEE THE FULL TEAM
Former Queensland rep Ben Ikin has scoffed at suggestions Daly Cherry-Evans could be sensationally axed from State of Origin, insisting the veteran’s contract saga won’t derail the Maroons. HAVE YOUR SAY
Bulldogs captain Stephen Crichton has dodged suspension for a high shot on the eve of Origin selection, but Laurie Daley faces a new quandary as a prop pulls out of Game 1 due to injury.
The Maroons have suffered an injury blow ahead of Origin I, with a Dolphins star in doubt after picking up an injury in their loss to the Warriors. But two replacements have emerged.
It’s been nine months since Rabbitohs superstar Latrell Mitchell went on a self-imposed media ban. With likely Origin selection around the corner, how will the Blues handle the expectation? BRENT READ and TRAVIS MEYN report.
Andrew Johns has make a stunning call in his proposed NSW State of Origin side, leaving out a player many believe is a certain starter.
NSW centre Jess Sergis is in doubt for State of Origin III, with series-winning coach John Strange calling out string of crusher tackles in Thursday night’s win over Queensland.
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