Eight reasons Ashley Klein can’t referee State of Origin decider
Referee Ashley Klein should come under serious pressure to hold his position for the State of Origin decider in Sydney after he failed to award NSW a first half penalty.
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Origin alive after epic Maroons upset
In true underdog style Queensland weathered a storm of criticism after game one and then a stunning NSW comeback in game two to seal an Origin win for the ages.
State of Origin disaster torn to shreds
Australian rockband Wolfmother wheeled out their massive hit Joker and the Thief ahead of the big game, but safe to say it could have gone better.
‘I feel terrible’: Slater’s emotional apology to Paul Green’s widow
In an extraordinary admission, Queensland coach Billy Slater has confirmed he made an apologetic phone call to the widow of the late Paul Green following his stunning Origin press conference.
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Maroons swing mass changes for Origin title defence
It will be a new look Queensland side to the one that lifted the women’s State of Origin shield in 2024, with a number of series regulars omitted and six potential debutantes. See the full squad.
Why the battle for Blues’ No.1 jersey is far from settled
Laurie Daley has made is clear he’ll be picking players for his NSW side who can walk into camp with confidence in their game. It’s why an Easter showdown is set to intensify NSW’s fullback battle, writes DAVID RICCIO.
Blues bolter: Robson under the gun in Origin shootout
The Cowboys’ patchy start has NSW incumbent No.9 Reece Robson under pressure to hold onto his jersey for the upcoming series. See how every contender stacks up.
‘Screw them’: Former grand final singer’s shock NRL attack
An Aussie music star who performed at the 2020 NRL grand final has launched an astonishing attack on the code that helped launch her career. That and more in Sport Confidential.
Broken back mountain: Star’s bid to return to rugby league summit
Just two months ago NSW star Jaime Chapman suffered a broken back when a tackle went horribly wrong – Pamela Whaley reveals Chapman’s incredible comeback story.
Daley subtly drops major NSW team clue
Laurie Daley doesn’t have to pick his first NSW Origin squad until next month, but the Blues coach is already dropping some major hints.
‘Rubbish’ Origin eligibility rules dividing rugby league
State of Origin eligibility has become the game’s hottest topic with many wondering why some players can play for the Blues and their country of choice while others, such as Victor Radley, can’t.
NRL star’s defection to ‘open can of worms’
Payne Haas has broken his silence on reports that he’s considering defecting amid calls he should be banned from playing State of Origin.
Debate over? Subtle Lockyer hint Maroons No.1 has been picked
There is a theory Reece Walsh’s confidence was rocked when he was flattened in State of Origin last year. But words penned by a Maroons selector may be even more telling to Walsh’s Maroons future, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
NSW overhaul: Teen star called up in Origin halves shake-up
On the back of last year’s humiliating series defeat, new Sky Blues coach John Strange is poised to make mass changes to the NSW squad, ushering in an under-19s Origin star as part of a halves overhaul.
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