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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Origin player ratings: Who starred, who struggled in Game Two
Queensland has bounced back to win State of Origin Game Two and send the series to a decider in Sydney. But who stood up and who fell off the pace? Check out our expert player ratings and have your say!
‘I know who I am’: Besieged Slater vindicated as doubters silenced
Coming off the most tumultuous 24 hours of his Origin coaching career, Maroons coach Billy Slater orchestrated a gritty win to justify his polarising selections and breathe fresh life into the Origin series.
Munster’s extraordinary address floors Slater
Cameron Munster sat down next to Billy Slater and launched into an extraordinary address that left his old Storm teammate taken aback.
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Fullback shock, hooker debut: How Qld will look if picked on form
With Reece Walsh ruled out, Kalyn Ponga is all but guaranteed to be Queensland fullback — but should he be? The No.1 jersey is one of the many surprises as we reveal how the Maroons would look if selected on form.
NSW team if picked on form: Fans divided over outside backs
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Maroons legend predicts veteran half’s axing
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Blues stars cleared of injury concerns ahead of Origin II
NSW are set to be full strength for State of Origin II next Thursday night as they prepare to claim the shield for the first time in three years.
Blues villain locked in, two-game shootout for key position
NSW’s chief villain Spencer Leniu, known for ‘wanting to hurt people’, will be unleashed for Origin I – setting up a ferocious meeting in Brisbane, while 160 minutes will decide a key spine position.
Surprise Maroons bolter emerges after Magic Round blitz
A Roosters star has bolted into Queensland contention after destroying the Dolphins in Magic Round, while another Maroons hopeful has been ruled out of State of Origin Game I.
Women’s Origin bumper ratings smash AFL
Women’s State of Origin continues to be a television juggernaut, out-rating Thursday night’s AFL clash between Essendon and North Melbourne by almost double on free-to-air.
Shock update in Origin eye-gouge allegation
The opening match of this year’s Women’s State of Origin showdown has been rocked by a shock accusation in Brisbane.
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