‘Can’t tell you’: NSW rage at Origin debacle
The frustration was palpable for NSW coach Laurie Daley and captain Isaah Yeo as the Blues go back to the drawing board for the decider.
State Of Origin
Munster goes rogue with emotional gesture
Billy Slater had a disastrous build-up to Game 2, but his Maroons were desperate to defend their coach after their stirring win over NSW.
‘Joke’: Luai learns fate for ‘blatant eye gouge’
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.
Watch: Jarome Luai escapes with fine for alleged eye-gouge
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.
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‘Don’t kick to Spencer’: Maroons’ Leniu evasion plan revealed
NSW’s Angus Crichton has confirmed he heard Queensland’s “deliberate decision” to avoid Blues firebrand Spencer Leniu in Origin I. The star backrower also talks Maroons mind games, targeting Tom Dearden, and more.
Maroons roasted: Inside Billy Slater’s brutal Game I review
Queensland coach Billy Slater made the Maroons sit through a brutal video review session of their Game One car crash – and he did not hold back in his assessment of their efforts.
NSW squad intel: Bulldogs star rushed into Blues camp
New South Wales coach Laurie Daley has called on an in-form Bulldogs star to simulate an outside back who has been put on ice for the week. Watch our exclusive footage of Blues training.
‘Big Red’ snub: Stuart demands explanation from Slater
Raiders firebrand Corey Horsburgh has been one of the NRL’s form props in 2025 and his Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says he deserves an explanation from Billy Slater for his Origin omission.
‘Make an impact’: Big man’s Origin plan clear
Limited opportunities in his State of Origin debut have made the plan clear for Stefano Utoikamanu, who is seeking redemption in his return for NSW.
Unseen footage: Inside Leniu run-in that cemented his villain status
NSW teammates have given an incredible insight into the sideline moment Spencer Leniu cemented his place as the state’s chief villain. Watch the footage and hear from his Blues bench partners.
Origin axing drama ignites among Channel 9 stablemates
NSW’s greatest coach Phil Gould says Queensland mentor Billy Slater has made a grave mistake by sacking Daly Cherry-Evans as the psychological mind games intensify ahead of Origin II.
Rock bottom to captain: Munster reveals emotional Slater meeting
Cameron Munster has revealed his emotional response to being named Queensland’s 16th State of Origin captain as coach Billy Slater makes mass changes for the must-win match in Perth.
‘Little bit of Alfie’: Qld no.7 compared to legend
As Queensland prepares to unleash a new blond No.7 against NSW, he’s drawn comparisons to one of the greatest halfbacks of all time.
Slater drops second bomb as rumour spreads
Queensland coach Billy Slater has left NRL commentators flaggergasted again just 24 hours after making one of the biggest calls of his career.
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