The results are in. Our experts have made their tips and bold predictions ahead of the Origin III decider, with one going as far to call on Billy Slater to stand down if Queensland lose the series.
Dean Ritchie is raising the bat for his 100th game of State of Origin coverage. In that time he’s witnessed epic games, sad times, icons in their prime and a fair share of shocking moments. He reveals the most memorable.
Players with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage have dominated rugby league’s highest level for decades. We reveal the greatest combined Indigenous State of Origin side. VOTE HERE
This Origin series celebrates the 40-year anniversary of the year Blues icon Steve ‘Turvey’ Mortimer led NSW to its first-ever series triumph. Key players share their memories of the game and why the 2025 NSW team can win the decider.
Every Thursday night in Blues camp, legendary NSW hard man Paul Sironen hosts a camp bonding session at Two Doctors Whiskey Tavern. But, as ‘Sirro’ reveals, the bonding sessions have changed a little since his playing days. WATCH THE VIDEO
NSW halves Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai have trained with the main squad for the first time but three teammates remain sidelined ahead of the decider.
Payne Haas admits his childhood was “different” and that he was forced to grow up quickly. However, the Blues star believes it was the strict lessons from his youth that translate to his monstrous output on the field.
Perth coach Mal Meninga has earmarked a Canterbury star as a future Bears captain, making inquiries about the availability of the Bulldog despite him not being able to join the club’s inaugural season.
Laurie Daley is a champion bloke you just can’t get angry with. His great mate Dean Ritchie reveals the NSW’s coach’s chilled take on life and the country town that always keeps his feet on the ground.
NSW winger Zac Lomax insists he wants to kick goals for NSW if Nathan Cleary can’t, despite claiming a lack of kicking success prompts critics to ‘come for your head’.
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