NSW Blues’ Origin I man of the match Payne Haas has fired a warning shot to his Queensland and NRL rivals, suggesting we still haven’t seen his best footy, vowing that he can be even better.
In a development bombshell, Melbourne Storm’s 27-year association with Queensland is over, with the club set to sever ties with the feeder teams that produced their greatest ever players. SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.
While Laurie Daley was the face of NSW in his Blues return, he wasn’t alone in the coaches box. See the inside story behind Craig Bellamy’s ‘awesome’ contribution to NSW’s win over Queensland.
Up to five Queensland players are fighting for their Origin futures after the Maroons were outclassed by the Blues. These are the players on the chopping block and their potential replacements.
From smug sledgers to serial grubs, rule-benders to microphone-hogging commentators, the NSW Blues have produced plenty of villains. Now it’s time to vote for your most hated.
While the Blues are chasing the first Origin whitewash in two decades, Queensland and their coach Tahnee Norris have opted to shut up shop ahead of Game 3 in Newcastle.
Lauren Brown firmly believes full-time professionalism is the future for the NRLW, but the solution isn’t rushing into it overnight. The Maroons star warns that expanding too fast can have detrimental impact beyond the field.
NSW go into the State of Origin opening game as favourites, but not all our experts are convinced the Blues can get the job done in enemy territory. See all the predictions and have your say.
The NSW Blues have received a massive boost on the eve of State of Origin game one, with Stephen Crichton shaking off an injury concern.
It’s the most wonderful time of year as State of Origin arrives, but this year’s build-up is lacking some punch. Buzz and Crash go head to head on Origin’s biggest rivalries ahead of the opener.
Queensland and NSW will do battle to kick of the 2025 State of Origin series. DOWNLOAD your 2025 Game One State of Origin sweep and get one over your mates.
It has been two years since Cameron Munster played for Queensland at Suncorp Stadium – and the Maroons five-eighth has earned an iconic comparison ahead of his return to The Cauldron.
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