The widow of former Queensland coach Paul Green has praised Billy Slater’s “courageous” character after revealing the Maroons coach called her on Origin game-day to apologise for comments mistakenly linked to her husband’s death.
Ricky Stuart made one of his Raiders players tell his son he’d be making his NRL debut, perhaps knowing his emotions would get the better of him. When the father and son eventually came face-to-face, the coach couldn’t hold back the tears.
After winning game one of a series, the Blues have won just two of nine series that have gone to deciders. But NSW coach Laurie Daley will remain steadfast in the face of the shocking statistic.
Two high-profile NSW stars were in doubt up until kick-off in their Origin II defeat to Queensland – with not even their teammates aware of the severity of the injuries.
The Blues have fallen just short of the greatest comeback in State of Origin history as Queensland stay alive in the series. Relive the action from Perth.
Triple M stablemates Aaron Woods and Gorden Tallis are pulling no punches ahead of Origin II, as another Queensland legend joins the war of words, backing under fire Maroons coach Billy Slater.
In an extraordinary admission, Queensland coach Billy Slater has confirmed he made an apologetic phone call to the widow of the late Paul Green following his stunning Origin press conference.
Queensland coach Billy Slater has launched a stunning attack on former Blues prop Aaron Woods, referencing late Maroons coach Paul Green in the emotional response to ‘grub’ sledge. WATCH THE VIDEO
Perth’s Optus Stadium has proven a happy hunting ground for the Blues in each of their previous two trips to the west. But this year’s fixture could play into their rival’s hands.
We’re halfway through the NRL season and the pressure gauge on the game’s leading mentors is about to go up. DAVID RICCIO reveals the long list of coaches in-waiting to enter rugby league’s hot seat.
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