WATCH: NSW Blues forced to train without star
Jacob Kiraz enjoyed his first training session with the NSW Blues with the rising Bulldogs star substituting in for an injured Brian To’o. See exclusive footage from training here.
State Of Origin
Lockyer: Real reason Maroons axed captain DCE
Maroons coach Billy Slater has failed to truly explain the reasons for pulling the trigger on Daly Cherry-Evans. Queensland selector Darren Lockyer finally sheds light on why the captain was axed.
Iron Mann: How Qld warhorse cheated death on journey to Origin
Kurt Mann is the oldest Maroons debutant since Arthur Beetson, whose tough as teak resilience can be traced to a childhood in the Queensland bush which almost killed him – twice.
‘Don’t kick to Spencer’: Maroons’ Leniu evasion plan revealed
NSW’s Angus Crichton has confirmed he heard Queensland’s “deliberate decision” to avoid Blues firebrand Spencer Leniu in Origin I. The star backrower also talks Maroons mind games, targeting Tom Dearden, and more.
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IN PICTURES: Qld’s most magic Origin moments
The Maroons have created numerous historical moments with their victories over the years. Here are some of them that will give you the feels.
‘Billy was clueless. It’s time to bring Benny back’
Daly Cherry-Evans’ time in Maroon may be coming to an end … and several teammates could join him in the exit. HAVE YOUR SAY
Inspirational NSW forward plays days after losing her sister
Sarah Togatuki wore the pride of her family for the Blues in Newcastle, finding the strength to take the field less than a week after the tragic death of her older sister, Jean.
‘Joke’: Fans fume at post-match Origin image
Rugby league fans were left scratching their heads and crying foul after a NSW star was “robbed” of an honour in the Origin series opener.
‘I have no ceiling’: Haas’ ominous warning to Queensland, NRL rivals
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.
Storm set to sever ties with Queensland feeder clubs
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.
Inside story: Bellamy’s role in the NSW coaches box revealed
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.
Revealed: The Maroons 5 begging for an Origin II lifeline
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.
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