Rookie Maroons coach Billy Slater learnt a lot from master mentor Craig Bellamy but he’s determined to put his own stamp on the Queensland team as they try to break a five-year Sydney hoodoo in Origin I.
George Kambosos has pulled more receipts that question Devin Haney’s character after footage of the American using racially-charged comments resurfaced.
An off-contract Titan could reunite with Wayne Bennett at the Dolphins, while the Broncos have locked down a young star compared to Cameron Smith. See the latest signing news.
Just days after Payne Haas’ sensational backflip, another star Bronco is set to request an immediate release from Brisbane.
The Payne Haas saga has settled for now after backflipping on his release request, but it’s a powder keg that could set off again in four months, writes Travis Meyn.
Queensland coach Billy Slater has selected his side to take on NSW in Game I – but did he get it right? Pick your own 17-man Maroons team here and compare them to the fan and expert selections.
Billy Slater is set to pull off a tactical switcheroo with winger Xavier Coates, while a teammate is struggling with the flu which has kept him sidelined for over a week.
Brad Fittler has named his 17 to face Queensland in Origin one. But could you have done better? Pick your own 17-man NSW team here and compare them to our experts.
Queensland Maroons debutant Reuben Cotter may have to make one of the toughest decisions of his life before the first State of Origin game.
Reeling from Josh Addo-Carr’s shock Blues snub, winger Brian To’o reveals he thought he was set for the same fate.
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