‘He is off me’: Fresh twist as Johns brothers feud escalates
After Andrew Johns was a no-show for his radio commitment with his brother, Matty Johns has opened up on the feud between the pair.
State Of Origin
NSW need a miracle, his name is Latrell
It is not impossible for NSW to level the Origin ledger in Brisbane, but it is unlikely writes Brent Read, provided they pick Latrell Mitchell and stick by an out of form star.
‘Scary to watch’: Blues skipper hospitalised
There are fears for NSW captain Isabelle Kelly after a horrific injury saw the legendary star hospitalised after a brutal moment.
Maroons star banned, Blues skipper speaks out on elbow
As Isabelle Kelly opened up on her ‘scary’ ordeal after copping an elbow to the throat in the Women’s State of Origin match, the Maroons star involved in the incident has learned her fate.
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‘Dog’ act plea leaves Origin camps divided
Maroons assistant coach Nate Myles has “planted a seed” that a horrible by-product of the NRL crackdown could infect Origin I.
Thurston’s bold call for Origin future
Queensland legend Johnathan Thurston has declared the NRL should use the success of Townsville’s first origin to launch a regional showpiece every year.
Maroons coach pours pressure on unproven Panthers
Jarome Luai and Brian To’o have been brilliant for Penrith – but that counts for nothing when they make their Origin debut for NSW, says Queensland coach Paul Green.
Blues vow to stand up to rough-house tactics
Blues hooker Damien Cook has warned the Maroons NSW won’t allow rough-house tactics against their star players to go unchecked in the Origin opener.
Why Townsville call has played into Blues hands
Unbeknown to the Maroons, the NSW coaching staff were privately cheering when the NRL chose Townsville over Canberra to launch the State of Origin series. Here’s why.
Kent: Origin’s fake hatred is running out of steam
The state warfare that has defined Origin for 40 years is losing its lustre as players fail to buy into what made the concept unique, PAUL KENT writes.
Maroons shock as severity of star’s illness revealed
First the good Queensland news: AJ Brimson and Dane Gagai will play on Wednesday night. Now for the slightly disconcerting news: The Rabbitohs star has recently spent time in hospital.
The most dangerous team in Origin is the one with a gripe
It’s a role Queensland have played to perfection over the years – a team fuelled by perceived injustices. Now the shoe is on the other foot and that spells trouble for the Maroons.
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