Blues mail: Latrell injury leaves NSW with massive headache
The NSW Blues plans to name an unchanged squad for the Origin III have been thrown into disarray, with Latrell Mitchell ruled out of the decider with a foot injury.
State Of Origin
Fightback: Why Origin III will be the most explosive in years
Billy Slater will spend this weekend finalising a Maroons side that he wants to see fight fire with fire, triggering the promise of a brutal Suncorp Stadium decider of which we haven’t witnessed in years.
Maroons mail: Queensland consider Origin lifeline for Fifita
Queensland selectors have discussed handing David Fifita a surprise Origin recall for the decider, with one ex-Maroons skipper backing the Titans wrecking ball. See the team news.
Ponga v Walsh: Maroons legends urge Slater to pick Knights’ No.1
Maroons legends have backed Kalyn Ponga to be the match winner for Queensland in Origin III, calling on Billy Slater to pick him. Even if it means dropping Reece Walsh.
NRL acts over suspected Maroons breach
Queensland’s handling of a big hit in State of Origin Game 2 has prompted an investigation from the NRL over manipulation of the rules.
Blues coach feeling heat as NSWRL review Origin defeat
After losing back-to-back Women’s State of Origin series, NSWRL will kick off a raw examination into what went wrong from next week.
Latrell, Turbo and co: Where are they now? NSW’s 2014 U18s team
The likes of Tom Trbojevic and Latrell Mitchell led the NSW U18s to victory in 2014. With some of the biggest current names in the game, we look at where all 17 players are today.
Slater hints at Fifita SOS, ‘bullied’ Maroons under pressure
The pressure is on Billy Slater to recall David Fifita after Queensland’s forwards were brutally mauled by the NSW pack in Game Two.
Latrell comes clean with stunning revelation
Latrell Mitchell has made a rare, startling admission about his private life after revealing why he has been getting “s*** on”.
Queensland in crisis as Maroons star hobbles from field
Melbourne’s win over Canberra was overshadowed by an injury to one of their Queensland State of Origin reps in a disastrous moment for the Maroons.
Origin: 20 humiliating moments that will motivate the Maroons
The Maroons should need no extra motivation heading into the Origin decider on home turf, but if coach Billy Slater is looking for some then these are 20 instances in which his team were bullied by the Blues at the MCG.
Maroons gets good news for decider
After a horror night in Melbourne on Wednesday, the Maroons needed some positive news and got it from a crucial injury update.
Maroons selection win: Hammer cleared for Game 3
Billy Slater has one less headache heading into the Origin decider, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow cleared of a serious shoulder injury. But will the Queensland coach’s ‘pick and stick’ mantra hold up for the rest of the team?
Latrell’s early morning act after Origin
His return helped spark the best Blues’ performance in years, but Latrell Mitchell was spotted making an early escape from the NSW camp.
Queensland claim sweet revenge in historic Origin decider
The Queensland Maroons have claimed a historic victory in the first ever Game 3 decider in the Women’s State of Origin, crushing the Sky Blues in horrible conditions.
Fans call for change in wake of Blues’ Origin capitulation
The Sky Blues went within a field goal of winning the State of Origin series in game two, but a flat performance in the historic decider has led to calls for a NSW overhaul.
‘Sack Billy?’: Fiery clash over Slater ‘blunders’
Gorden Tallis and Phil Rothfield have butted heads over whether Queensland coach Billy Slater should make changes to his side for Game 3.
Origin III player ratings: Who starred, flopped in historic decider
Queensland cruised past a shell-shocked NSW Sky Blues side early, setting up a dominant victory in the first ever Women’s State of Origin decider. See our full player ratings from the historic clash.
Aussie icon’s Origin anthem steals the show
Queensland have dominated the first ever women’s State of Origin decider to win the shield, while an Aussie icon’s anthem rendition stole the show.
Origin winners & losers: Eels rejoice, exiled Maroon eyes return
The biggest winner for the Maroons wasn’t even on the park, while bottom-of-the-table Parramatta had two reasons to celebrate. See the full winners and losers from State of Origin game two.
Calls grow for major changes to Women’s State of Origin
Australia’s top female rugby league players have called for two major changes to Women’s State of Origin ahead of the blockbuster Game III decider in Townsville. Read what they want.
NSW legends make Slater a laughing stock
Billy Slater has been turned into a punching bag for NSW after a post-game blooper that has left some fans chortling.
Origin coach report card: Madge aces test, Billy exposed for first time
After the coaches took the spotlight for the build-up into Origin II, PAMELA WHALEY analyses where Billy Slater and Michael Maguire’s got it right, and wrong, at the MCG.
NRL verdict shows prickly Latrell act was perfection
Latrell Mitchell has avoided a suspension with his controversial act proving his trademark aggression was spot on.
Madge’s fab five: NSW selection calls that made the difference
Michael Maguire was accused of hitting the panic button after ringing in five changes from his Origin I loss, but in the end it was the new Blues that turned the tide. ORIGIN CONFIDENTIAL.
NSW’s elephant in the room exposed
NSW legend and rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns has given Mitch Moses the ultimate compliment, but there’s a big elephant in the room.
Maroons coach snaps back in fiery exchange
The Queensland coach was asked to explain a cryptic response to a question after his side’s Origin thrashing – and bristled at the reporter.
The image that will have Qld fans baying for Blues’ blood
Already a reviled figure in Queensland, the Blues’ chief attack dog has guaranteed himself public enemy No.1 status when the State of Origin series goes on the line at Suncorp Stadium. WATCH
Walsh savaged: ‘Did more in game one’
Rugby league fans have labelled Reece Walsh as the “most overrated player of his generation” after an Origin disappearing act.
‘Can de done’: Bruising Blues not shy of making history
Bursting with confidence after bashing Queensland in Melbourne, the NSW coach says a shocking record in deciding games means nothing for his new group.
‘We’re Queenslanders’: Slater quiet on changes
Nothing went right for Queensland in an MCG thumping but coach Billy Slater wasn’t going to be jumping at shadows when it comes to turning things around for the decider.
Latrell silenced by crowd’s stunning act
Latrell Mitchell was distracted by an overwhelming sound from the MCG crowd during a post-match interview with Paul Gallen.
Origin player ratings: Returning Blues star flirts with perfect 10
The Blues put on a first-half performance for the ages, with Mitch Moses returning to the NSW fold with his most commanding performance on the big stage. Check out our player ratings and have your say!
‘Can’t do that’: Unseen Luai act stuns
If Jarome Luai is trying to avoid being seen as public enemy No. 1 in Queensland, the Blues five-eighth is going about it all wrong.
Origin player ratings: The Maroons stars who’ll have nightmares
Queensland were monstered by NSW — but who struggled the most in the State of Origin stomping? Check out our player ratings and have your say!
Maroons massacre: Origin hat-trick on ropes after MCG disaster
Shattered Queensland must save face in a Suncorp decider after a Mitchell Moses-inspired New South Wales kept the 2024 series alive with a 38-18 belting of the Maroons.
Origin Tackle: Ugly statistic exposes Blues’ grim reality
Sorry to burst your bubble Blues fans, but this stat will send NSW crashing back to earth very quickly on Thursday morning. State of Origin likes and dislikes from Game Two.
Hayne breaks silence after prison release
A dream fortnight for Jarryd Hayne got even better on Wednesday night – and he couldn’t contain his excitement.
‘Hypocrisy’: Controversy erupts over sin bin
Blues enforcer Liam Martin has avoided a sin bin for a lifting tackle that a rugby league legend believed was an obvious offence.
Reece Walsh’s brutal reality check
All eyes were on Reece Walsh’s return but Queensland’s superstar No.1 was nowhere to be seen. Meanwhile, Daly Cherry-Evans and Ben Hunt were dealt a brutal reality check.
Blue Murder: NSW keep series alive with record-breaking onslaught
In the ultimate redemption from a nightmare Origin game one, the NSW Blues smashed records in a dominant first half to set up a mouthwatering decider at Suncorp Stadium.
Crash: Why 40 minutes of madness will spur Qld series win
The Maroons were unable to overcome the mental aspect of winning a series in Game 2, but a decider at Suncorp Stadium will be a magnificent motivator.
Moses shatters records, Latrell masterclass
NSW scored the most first-half points in State of Origin history in an absolute bloodbath opening 40 minutes in front of 90,084 people.
Footy world in disbelief over head rub sin bin
The rugby league world has been left speechless after Origin Game 2 erupted in the second half over an act that had fans stunned.
‘Overwhelmed’: Blues bask in Origin stunner
NSW has produced a scarcely believable first half of Origin football, marching to a commanding win to level up the series.
Qld legend’s brutal reaction to demolition
NSW destroyed Queensland in the first half of Game 2, shattering all sorts of State of Origin records and leaving a Maroons legend stunned.
‘Is it 2008?’: Fans blast Origin entertainment
In yet more proof that you can’t make everyone happy all the time, the pre-game entertainment for the State of Origin drew a mixed reaction.
Channel 9 roadblock to fan-friendly Origin kick-off time
The arduous countdown to tonight’s State of Origin blockbuster is on, but many kids will be in bed before the teams even run out. That could be about to change. VOTE IN OUR POLL
‘It would be her’: Why this kick could change women’s rugby league
With a kick out of the mud in driving rain Lauren Brown changed the trajectory of the 2024 State of Origin series — and with it, women’s rugby league. It was a long time coming, writes PAMELA WHALEY.
‘Filthy’: Billy Slater in handshake drama
Billy Slater’s final mindgame before State of Origin Game 2 has ruffled feathers after he shared a handshake with Michael Maguire.
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