‘Gone, rubbed out’: Blues urged to drop duo
There are calls for NSW to make multiple changes to their team for the Origin decider after several players were outclassed in Game 2.
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‘Privately seething’: Cleary storm erupts
Nathan Cleary’s own club was reportedly cut out of the loop as the star playmaker’s secret was finally confirmed by cameras.
Rookie’s 77th minute adjustment which saved Maroons’ series
Blues star Brian To’o was just one Queensland rookie away from sealing back-to-back Origin series for NSW. Maroons rookie Robert Toia and his right edge partners had other ideas. WATCH THE ANALYSIS
Telling detail in Slater’s changeroom embrace
All eyes were on Queensland coach Billy Slater after a fiery build-up to Origin Game 2, and a touching moment in the sheds said it all.
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‘It hasn’t been an easy path’: How wayward teen became a coaching gun
It wasn’t long ago NSW Origin debutant Jayme Fressard was a teenager going off the rails. Now she’s one of five Roosters players – and four Blues – making their way up the ranks of female coaching, using her story as inspiration.
Expert Origin team predictions: The two players that can’t be split
Our writers have been hard at work formulating the best 17s for New South Wales and Queensland ahead of game one of the Origin series, with a number of eye-catching predictions and ommisons. See the expert predictions.
Mass NSW changes: Why Blues must snub To’o for ex-Wallaby
NSW coach Laurie Daley faces several tough selection calls ahead of State of Origin I. But, as DAVID RICCIO explains, Brian To’o must be one of eight changes to the victorious Blues team of last year.
How AFL kicked-started a rugby league behemoth
As State of Origin celebrates its 45th year, Maroons great Wally Lewis has spotlighted a deeply buried fact of where the idea came from – Aussie rules.
The 36-hour turnaround from footy star to paramedic
Abbi Church starred on debut for NSW Blues but 36 hours later she clocked in for her shift as a paramedic in southwest Sydney. And she’ll probably do it all again this week.
Storm star shatters records in historic feat
Melbourne Storm delivered the Wests Tigers a reality check as superstar fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen did something incredibly rare.
Millie Elliott’s new role won’t change her Origin spirit
State of Origin II will have a similar feel for Millie Elliott despite playing a very different role. She may not be playing, but she’ll still tie up her boots and take the field.
Origin Casualty Ward: Ben Hunt ruled out of game one
Ben Hunt revealing he is out of Origin I after injuring his hamstring in Friday night’s loss to the Rabbitohs while the door remains open for Roosters enforcer Lindsay Collins.
Blues warning: Drop Jurbo at your own peril
A State of Origin player needs heart, loyalty and passion. That’s why Jake Trbojevic should be the first-picked for NSW, writes BRENT READ.
Cotter suspension opens door for Cowboys prop to plead selection case
The Cowboys will be without co-captain Reuben Cotter for the next fortnight, giving fan-favourite Tom Mikaele the chance to make his season debut. Read the latest news from Cowboys HQ.
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