Revealed: Ricky’s warning to Blues’ new bash brother
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart reveals the last minute advice to NSW debutant Hudson Young, while one of the Blues’ original ‘bash brothers’ has praised his selection.
State Of Origin
‘Didn’t get anything’: Why Holmes had two jobs in rookie year
See what second job Valentine Holmes worked in his rookie year and how his Maroons teammates spent their first NRL paychecks.
‘Caught out’: Maroons put trio on notice
Maroons captain Daly Cherry-Evans had stern words for a trio of teammates after a “communication breakdown” in defence in an opposed session.
Slater’s swipe at media: ‘Have you seen Reece Walsh play?’
There was a tense atmosphere at the pre-Origin press conference in the heart of Adelaide where Maroons coach Billy Slater challenged questions around Reece Walsh’s inclusion.
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Crichton’s Origin reminder
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Injury to star duo a hit to Maroons Origin hopes
Not only will Melbourne Storm’s premiership campaign take a hit after injuries to a star pair but it could have State of Origin implications too.
The player Blues are happy to excuse from Raiders ruin
Despite his Raiders suffering from the dreaded ‘here we go again’ syndrome and languishing outside the top eight, Jack Wighton ‘has lost no ground’ and remains firmly in Origin contention.
Storm star’s bombshell contract admission
Harry Grant has been in stellar form since returning to the Storm this year but the hooker has one goal on his mind as the season progresses.
‘I’ve reflected on the dumb things I’ve said and done’
Tevita Pangai Jnr admits he should have listened to his dad and not rushed a decision on representative football, and is now hoping Brad Fittler ‘will throw my hat into the Blues ring’.
Coaches to create history in Origin showdown
The women’s game is the fastest growing part of rugby league and this year’s State of Origin match at Sunshine Coast Stadium will contain another first for the code.
Queensland’s forgotten man ready for Origin call up
He’s flown under the Origin radar for years but Corey Thompson could be in line for a dream debut after running rings around the Maroon incumbents.
The big AFL challenge to rugby league’s showpiece game
Collingwood and Essendon set a post-COVID crowd precedent on Anzac Day at the MCG. Can this year’s opening State of Origin at the same venue eclipse it?
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