‘It’s fun to get rough, aggressive’: U19 young gun out to make mark
You might have seen her on the sidelines or heard her on the radio but it’s on the field beside her mates this young gun wants to be noticed in this week’s U19 State of Origin.
State Of Origin
Radical Origin change to crush rugby, trigger record ratings
The NRL has been urged to consider a bold suggestion that would make State of Origin ratings bigger than the Grand Final – and would land a telling blow in their war on rugby union.
‘Rested’: Bizarre reason Freddy axed Blues debutant
Dumped debutant Stefano Utoikamanu was part of seven changes to the NSW side and the young Blues prop revealed how coach Brad Fittler broke the news to him. This is your one-stop Origin shop.
NRL orders Thurston to ‘tone down’ antics
He’s one of rugby league’s most beloved characters, but the NRL has ordered Johnathan Thurston to tone down his State of Origin antics.
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Origin icon tears Queensland to shreds
Chris Close has ripped into Queensland for its performance in Game One and issued a blunt warning about an historic Origin series.
NSW legend’s huge Origin claim
NSW legend Ben Elias knows what it takes to shine at Origin level and he insists Damien Cook will go down as one of the all-time greats.
Walsh blow leaves Maroons reeling, fairytale in tatters
Disaster has struck State of Origin’s fairytale story with Maroons teenage debutant Reece Walsh out of Game Two. Here’s what unfolded on a day of drama.
Freddie’s men steel themselves for ultimate Origin checkmate
A State of Origin game is often akin to a game of chess, so NSW coach Freddie Fittler and his players turning to the board game during their unorthodox build-up could yet prove decisive.
Revealed: The tactical blitz Blues fear most
A wary NSW fears being muzzled by the same tactics which brought seemingly unbeatable Penrith undone in last year’s NRL Grand Final.
Work, rest and playing three-game Origin series ‘impossible’
Until women rugby league players can become full-time athletes the idea of a three-game State of Origin series is virtually impossible, says Blues coach Kylie Hilder.
The Origin debate no one can ignore
Friday night’s women’s State of Origin match had fans on the edge of their seats, leading the rugby league community to debate a key issue.
‘Crazy’ Origin story is most Aussie thing ever
Dragons hooker Andrew McCullough has opened up about the moment he found he was returning to Queensland’s State of Origin side.
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