Three words rub salt into Maroon’s wounds
The confidence north of the border was oozing out but in just three words, Queensland has been put back in its box.
State Of Origin
Origin Tackle: Bunker got biggest call of the night right
Phil Gould may have been fuming over the decision to sin bin NSW star Brian To’o right before halftime, but the bunker got it right. See all the likes and dislikes from State of Origin I.
Slater lashes Maroons after Suncorp Stadium shocker
Pressure is building on Billy Slater, who was left feeling “pretty flat” after he watched Queensland crash to consecutive defeats against the Blues at Suncorp Stadium for the first time in 27 years.
‘Coaching is not his profession’: Daley makes Gould eat his words
Not only did Laurie Daley school rival Billy Slater in his return to the State of Origin arena, the Blues legend silenced the armchair critics by learning his lesson at the selection table, writes DAVID RICCIO.
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‘Hothead’ Maroons rookie vows to control aggression
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Maroons star’s wife issues plea to end online abuse
The wife of Queensland and Brisbane captain Ali Brigginshaw has made an emotional plea to end the online hate directed at their family, revealing the NRLW star has been subject to vile abuse across the past month.
Every State of Origin player to represent NSW, Qld in U19/20s
A host of today’s Origin stars were battling it out for the Blues and Maroons since before their NRL debuts. We reveal every U19/20s Origin rep ever and see who graduated to the ultimate state showcase.
Cleary reveals bombshell Mary Fowler news
Upon his return to the NSW Origin side, Nathan Cleary has confirmed the stunning defection of his superstar girlfriend Mary Fowler.
Watch: Inside Blues’ suboptimal Suncorp Stadium preparation
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