State of Origin
‘Unfortunate’: Paul Green’s family respond to Billy Slater
Paul Green’s brother has addressed Billy Slater’s controversial comments, accepting the Maroons coach’s apology despite the family’s disappointment with the situation.
- Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi
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- Chammas at Origin
- NRL 2025
‘Not a mainstream sport’: Stokes-owned WA media gives State of Origin sex ad snub
The AFL-aligned West Australian newspaper all but ignored Origin, relegating its existence to the escort services page and mocking the concept on the front page.
- Michael Chammas
Slater apologises for Green reference
Queensland coach Billy Slater apologised to the family of Paul Green for referencing his death amid a war of words with Aaron Woods.
Origin II: Our experts make the call on who will win and why
Are NSW too strong, or can Queensland cause an upset? What will be the deciding factor in the second State of Origin game of 2025?
Why commentary legend Fatty Vautin won’t return to the microphone
For the first time in 33 years, Paul “Fatty” Vautin watched State of Origin from his couch, casting aside a tenure as one of rugby league’s most engaging media figures.
- Nick Wright
- Opinion
- Opinion
This perfect NSW play shows just how much trouble Queensland are in
The Blues have nailed one of my all-time favourite plays. It’s nearly impossible to defend, and the Maroons have already hit desperation stakes ahead of Origin II.
- Andrew Johns
‘I’m not done yet’: Emotional Slater launches furious response to Woods ‘grub’ sledge
Maroons coach referenced his late predecessor Paul Green in a stunning attack on the former Blues forward in Perth on Tuesday.
- Christian Nicolussi
As Maroons careers go on the line, two Broncos vie to press their case
A Queensland defeat in Perth is expected to trigger team changes, with two men vying to force their way into an under-fire squad.
- Nick Wright
Nathan Cleary doesn’t just listen to the voices in his head. He talks back
The NSW No.7 can find himself in the middle of a sold-out Origin match or with a grand final on the line. And his biggest priority is winning a conversation with himself.
- Dan Walsh
- Analysis
- NSW Blues
A beautiful defensive mind: How Stephen Crichton can mark two players at once
The game’s best defensive centre gave an exhibition of his brilliance in Origin I. This is what goes through his head when facing down an opposition attack.
- Dan Walsh
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