Maroons’ ruthless plan to inflict ultimate humiliation on Blues
Despite claiming back-to-back series victories for the first time since 2017, Queensland plans on landing a 13-year killer blow on the Blues in Sydney.
Opinion
Analysis: Selection moves that can save NSW Blues future
With another State of Origin series gone, it’s time for the Blues to swing the selection axe in order to set up the future writes FATIMA KDOUH.
Origin Buzz: Blues never had hope amid blatant ref blunders
NSW was always going to need an even share of the 50/50 calls to have any hope but copped a number of highly-questionable decisions, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: Knights players fume over Ponga’s special treatment
Knights players are asking serious questions after Greg Marzhew was axed for missing a team bus while Kalyn Ponga went unpunished last year, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
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Mock rookie draft: Why Bulldogs took Qld’s Warrior
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Buzz: Ex-Roosters coach poaches first Chook
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Sack him: Why Penrith cannot keep May
We’re about to learn what the Penrith Panthers stand for as a club. If they don’t sack Tyrone May when will they ever make a stand?
Kent: No winners in murky mix of politics and sport
The politicising of sport has got so bad that nobody knows how to act with any maturity anymore, writes PAUL KENT.
Buzz’s Top 50: Origin blow-out as Maroons simply don’t rate
Phil Rothfield’s 2021 Top 50 list reflects the current state of play in the Origin arena, with Queensland raising barely a whimper. Did Buzz get it right? Have your say here and vote in our interactive.
Why Seven walked from historic $2 billion NRL deal
Channel 7 was prepared to stump up $30 million to cover State of Origin each year – but instead walked away with nothing from the new NRL broadcast deal.
Buzz: Broncos’ worst Reynolds fears realised
Adam Reynolds was hoped to be Brisbane’s saviour next season – but it’s already hit a major hurdle. PHIL ROTHFIELD’S highlights and lowlights.
Bennett powerplay that could steal Walker from Souths
SAINT, SINNER, SHOOSH: Souths are desperate to avoid another Adam Reynolds-like situation in their Cody Walker negotiations. But Wayne Bennett could hold a winning hand.
Storm brewing over Vic government’s jab policy
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Kent: Ungracious Panthers start to stain their own parade
Penrith’s grand final win was a terrific ending to a tough season and they deserved to celebrate, but there is an uneasiness about much of their behaviour since, writes PAUL KENT.
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