The friendship between Origin coaches Michael Maguire and Billy Slater – forged over a long period at the Storm – is rumoured to be frosty over comments made after Game 1. What will happen when they meet in the lead up to Game 2?
The success of the Toowoomba fan day has prompted Queensland to stand their ground in a State of Origin war with NSW, with QRL boss Bruce Hatcher bristling at the idea of shorter player camps.
The footy world was convinced that Billy Slater is finally starting to feel the Origin heat but the Queensland legend has had the last laugh.
From his high school coach through to his long-time mentor at the Eels. The men who helped guide Mitch Moses’ career open up on the making of the NSW State of Origin star.
It’s been over two weeks since Reece Walsh was knocked out of State of Origin I, but the Maroons star his working overtime on making his anticipated comeback in Game II.
For the second time in as many years, Canberra second-rower Hudson Young was dumped from the NSW Origin team. Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has described his treatment as ‘disgraceful’.
Patrick Carrigan has warned his NSW rivals that he has more gears yet to go, as the Maroons receive some positive news from their casualty ward. See the latest news from the QLD camp.
After knocking him out in State of Origin I, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii played the role of Reece Walsh in the Blues’ opposed session in the Blue Mountains on Saturday.
Gold Logie winner Grant Denyer will have flashbacks on Wednesday night to 1995 when he was a ball-boy with a front-row seat to one of the craziest brawls in State of Origin history.
Maroons hit man Felise Kaufusi insists he won’t be a liability in Origin II, after a moment of madness last year almost ended his Queensland career.
It’s the junior club of a NSW Origin star that can’t even field an under-13s team. Dylan Edwards is set to become the Dorrigo-Bellingen Magpies’ first Blues graduate. And he may be the last.
Broncos forward Corey Jensen has sustained an ankle injury at training, sparking concern about how coach Kevin Walters will manage players backing up from Origin with the club’s injury crisis.
Only once before has one player made such an impact on State of Origin betting. So much so that recalled Blues star Latrell Mitchell has been compared to LeBron James, Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady.
A 15-year-old Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow was leaving defenders on the deck just like he is in the NRL today. Watch the try that sealed his first NRL contract.
There was an all-in melee and a KO to a Panthers young gun, but more importantly some glimpses of future NRL starpower as NSW sealed U19s State of Origin victory over Queensland.
The Dragons are in safe hands for the future with Kasey Reh, Bronte Wilson and a number of their other emerging NRLW stars putting on masterful performances as NSW U19s demolished QLD.
Andrew Johns has seen a lot in his NRL career as a player and commentator but the Immortal hadn’t seen this one before.
Meet the Western Sydney concreter who skipped out on a $1000 payday to have Latrell Mitchell run at him in an opposed session with the Blues. Plus, NSW have decided their goalkicking for Origin II.
A Maroons star is racing the clock to overcome a calf injury, after sending a scare through Queensland camp after missing a training session. See the latest team news.
As the final stage of interviews approach, Queensland assistant coach Josh Hannay has received a glowing endorsement in his fight to succeed Brad Arthur at the Eels.
NSW captain Jake Trbojevic has hit back after a call from former Blues enforcer Mark Geyer that he should be dropped for Game 2 in Melbourne.
The gloves are off and don’t be fooled, Michael Maguire’s “glass houses” sledge would have really irritated Queensland coach Billy Slater MATTY JOHNS has declared.
Brisbane Broncos recruit Keilee Joseph will start for the Maroons in Origin III stepping in to replace injured Titans gun Sienna Lofipo.
The Sky Blues of tomorrow are here and ready to take on the Maroons in U19s State of Origin. See our player profiles for every NSW player including junior clubs, former schools and more.
Queensland selector Darren Lockyer has revealed why Selwyn Cobbo was dropped for Game 2 after Billy Slater’s selection bomb.
It was a moment that left Stephen Crichton “stung” and “burnt”, but one that moulded him into the star he is today. See how a stiff left-arm from Waqa Blake changed Crichton’s career.
NSW skipper Jake Trbojevic has hit back at criticism over his limited game time in State of Origin I, opening up on the Blues’ revamped interchange policy.
Valentine Holmes has been dealt the monstrous task of stopping Latrell Mitchell in Origin II, however the Maroons star has vowed to get “in his face” and insisted he can tame the Blues beast.
As the ARLC looms closer to making a decision on the future expansion sides in a 20-team NRL competition, Queensland Maroons stars have backed the potential of a Western Corridor bid. Check out the details here.
Queensland selector Darren Lockyer has revealed Selwyn Cobbo confessed to Maroons coach Billy Slater that he was not in the right frame of mind to play in Origin II.
Payne Haas has always been a handful at club level but these are the stats that show how the Maroons have blunted NSW’s biggest weapon.
Reece Walsh has addressed the infamous high shot that wiped him out of Origin 1 and any concerns he has returning for Queensland.
Kung fu kicks to the face, studs-up tackles, grand final knockouts – a quick look at Maroons coach Billy Slater’s judiciary record during his playing career and his glasshouse comes crashing down. Inside Slater’s NRL judiciary record.
The Queensland campaign to make Reece Walsh a protected species in Origin II has fallen on deaf ears with Jarome Luai and Liam Martin making it clear that they intend to target the Maroons number one.
Queensland star Reece Walsh has revealed the sight of his sickening concussion in Sydney “upset” his daughter, as the Maroons golden boy was mobbed at the Toowoomba fan day.
Maroons superstar Reece Walsh has sent an inspirational message to Queensland supporters and past players, after revealing he smoked the peace pipe with the man who knocked him out of Origin I.
The Sharks retain two of their most important players after Nicho Hynes and Cam McInnes were dropped from the Blues squad, but there won’t be any upside for the club in round 16.
Maroons coach Billy Slater had an awkward exchange with a journalist over Blues counterpart Michael Maguire’s subtle dig.
Speaking for the first time since being re-called to the NSW team, Mitchell Moses believes the man he is replacing, Nicho Hynes, was made the “scapegoat” for the Blues’ disappointing Game 1 loss.
Latrell Mitchell was keen to move on when asked about a Blues teammate following his racial sledge earlier in the season.
Latrell Mitchell and Spencer Leniu have met in Blues camp for the first time since the racism furore that engulfed the NRL in round 1, and the Rabbitohs star says he is happy to sit down with his NSW teammate and let bygones be bygones.
When Pat Carrigan was discovered, he was a 15-year-old at the Storm’s Brisbane-based Academy alongside Phil Sami, Brodie Croft and Jesse Arthars – but fate had other plans. See how the Maroons made it to the NRL.
Selwyn Cobbo has missed selection in Billy Slater’s Queensland team for Origin II, with Kurt Capewell winning a Maroons recall. Check out what Slater had to say on the team changes.
Michael Maguire has issued a warning shot at Queensland’s claims that the Blues unfairly targeted Reece Walsh in Origin I, while also addressing his relationship with Latrell Mitchell.
Some State of Origin rookies wing it on debut, but Blues coach Michael Maguire wants Connor Watson to play like Craig Wing.
Michael Maguire has fired the first shot ahead of Game 2, with the NSW coach slamming Queensland for suggesting his side targeted Reece Walsh.
He played a key role in Queensland’s opening State of Origin win, but Selwyn Cobbo won’t be at the MCG next week for a very specific reason.
Nicho Hynes has become a major casualty from the Blues’ Game 1 loss, as Latrell Mitchell and Mitch Moses join the team for the do-or-die Game 2 clash. SEE THE CHANGES
Queensland coach Billy Slater is set to take a settled squad to Melbourne as the Maroons look to seal their third straight series victory. See the likely Game 2 side.
NSW coach Michael Maguire has swung the axe in his bid to keep this year’s State of Origin series against Queensland alive.
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