Blues hell: Star duo hid secret injuries from teammates
Two high-profile NSW stars were in doubt up until kick-off in their Origin II defeat to Queensland – with not even their teammates aware of the severity of the injuries.
State Of Origin
Tiny detail blows lid off Maroons secret
An almost invisible detail spotted on Queensland’s jerseys should give NSW Blues fans sleepless nights ahead of the Origin decider.
Uncomfortable truth about Origin ‘disgrace’
Matty Johns has turned the tables on furious NRL commentators with a truth bomb many do not want to hear after Queensland’s controversial win.
Inside the 9-0 penalty count: Were the Blues actually robbed?
The lopsided penalty count against NSW was a huge talking point to come out of State of Origin II, but were the Blues actually hard done by? We have put every penalty under the microscope — watch now!
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Emotional Brigginshaw fears Qld loss may be her last
After 17 years of wearing her heart on her sleeve in the Maroons jersey, Queensland pioneer and NRLW trailblazer Ali Brigginshaw fears this series could be the last time she pulls on a Queensland jersey.
$828m State of Origin farce infuriates fans
Footy fans were all saying the same thing about the women’s State of Origin clash in Sydney as NSW won the shield in wild scenes.
Origin watch: Stars playing for a Blues, Maroons call-up
It’s crunch time for a handful of Origin hopefuls who have just 80 minutes to impress Billy Slater and Laurie Daley. See who the players who need to perform in Round 11.
Footy and Monopoly: Unrelenting desire to win has Fermor in Origin mix
As rumours of Maroons selection gather momentum, the father of a Gold Coast Titans star has revealed the traits that helped his son make his NRL dream come true. Read about Beau Fermor’s remarkable journey from country Queensland to the NRL.
DCE ‘derailing’ season in dressing room ‘divide’
Daly Cherry-Evans is reportedly responsible for dividing the Sea Eagles’ dressing room over his decision to leave the club.
Mechanic, firefighter, paramedic: Careers behind Origin stars
Makenzie Weale could be Queensland’s secret weapon to dismantling the Blues on Thursday night. By day she fixes big rigs, one of several State of Origin stars who hold down every day jobs.
Shock Maroons Origin bolter emerges, doubts over DCE, Dearden
Billy Slater could hand out a shock Queensland call-up, a Maroons legend has raised concerns over Daly Cherry-Evans, while incumbent five-eighth Tom Dearden could miss out. See the latest Origin news.
State of Origin team picker: Will you stick true to incumbents?
An injury and form crisis has swept through the Queensland side in the lead up to Origin, while in Blues-land, there is an embarrassment of riches to choose from. Pick your teams as we count down to Game 1 of the series.
‘It’s not OK’: Brigginshaw takes heat for Maroons demolition
Queensland’s most experienced player Ali Brigginshaw has taken ownership for her side’s crushing loss to NSW in the Origin series opener, slamming the performance as unacceptable for a Maroons jersey.
‘Faster, stronger’: Maroons set to make mass changes
Queensland is set to make a slew of changes to their team from last year, with a former coach encouraging a changing of the guard if they’re going to trouble the Blues in Game 1 of the series.
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