Mitch Barnett should have been playing for NSW on Wednesday night. Instead, he had undergone surgery just hours before kick-off. He speaks to MICHAEL CARAYANNIS about the road back.
With Queensland’s under-19 Origin hopes slipping away, junior Titan Javon Andrews drew on words from Maroons great Darius Boyd to deliver the matchwinning moment and announce himself as a star on the rise.
We’re headed for an Origin decider – but you could be mistaken for thinking the Blues had already lost the series. HAVE YOUR SAY
It was a night for future NRL stars to shine — see who impressed in the State of Origin under-19 clash, and why Broncos, Bulldogs, Dragons, Dolphins and Titans fans have plenty to smile about.
Jarome Luai has come under heavy fire for an ugly act in the first half of State of Origin 2 that fans feel wasn’t appropriately punished.
Experts predicted Jarome Luai’s late inclusion in the Blues side for State of Origin II would annoy the Maroons to no end – but an alleged eye-gouge wasn’t in the script. WATCH THE VIDEO.
The Blues have fallen just short of the greatest comeback in State of Origin history as Queensland stay alive in the series. Relive the action from Perth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Queensland have become adept at playing the victim card when they’re under pressure in the Origin arena. But that opens them up to hypocrisy, writes DEAN RITCHIE.
Triple M stablemates Aaron Woods and Gorden Tallis are pulling no punches ahead of Origin II, as another Queensland legend joins the war of words, backing under fire Maroons coach Billy Slater.
The experts have spoken. The NSW Blues will seal back-to-back series wins in Perth – while the Maroons will count the cost of defeat with their careers. See all the tips and bold predictions.
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