Daly Cherry-Evans is a man under pressure in the wake of the Maroons’ dismal Game I loss. However, the defiant skipper has hit back at claims he’s a spent force and is determined to retain his No.7 jumper. HAVE YOUR SAY
The NSW Blues were dominant in Game 1, hiding the fact that the code’s biggest star continues to struggle on the biggest stage.
Queensland coach Billy Slater has called out his side for one aspect of their performance in the Origin opener that “wasn’t good enough”.
Queensland Maroons superstar Kalyn Ponga again struggled on the biggest stage as calls mount for Billy Slater to make the hard call.
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans has shut down a State of Origin conspiracy theory after a photo raised eyebrows ahead of Game 1.
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Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans has rubbished NSW conspiracies after a footage emerged of him alongside State of Origin referee Ashley Klein, hitting back at any speculation he was using tactics on the match official.
Allan Langer swapped his water bottle for a neatly pressed Broncos corporate shirt. ROBERT CRADDOCK reveals why it’s time to swap them back again.
The Maroons received a minor scare after speedster Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow suffered a knock at training and briefly sat out the session to be assessed by medicos. LATEST FROM CAMP MAROON
Blues prop Stefano Utoikamanu may have just 12 hours to prepare for an extraordinary call-up into the NSW starting side for State of Origin I as NSW sweats on the fitness of Payne Haas.
In a series build-up that has lacked spice amid media bans and a general unwillingness to buy-in to the Origin pantomime, Phil Gould has delivered the Maroons some ammunition after a stinging jab towards Queenslanders.
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