‘Lost for words’: Maroons star’s new mantle
Taking over from a revered State of Origin captain could have been daunting but Tom Dearden created his own legend with even bigger things now in his sights.
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Triumph, scandal, heartbreak: The making of Cameron Munster
Cameron Munster’s ascent to Queensland captain is as unlikely as it is intriguing, a wild cocktail of character quirks and undeniable ability. SPECIAL REPORT
Gus Gould explodes bitter Blues truth bomb
Legendary Blues coach Phil Gould has dropped an uncomfortable truth on NSW after they were clearly exposed in Origin Game 3.
Fans say same about Cleary Origin nightmare
Footy fans are all saying the same thing about Nathan Cleary’s underwhelming performance in the Origin decider as NSW failed to fire a shot.
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Unfit, unmotivated: Shibasaki’s wild ride to Maroons bolter
Maroons bolter Gehamat Shibasaki has revealed how a heart-to-heart with Broncos star Pat Carrigan saved his NRL career and catapulted him to the biggest game of his career so far.
Qld legend quietly drops Origin bombshell
A Maroons legend has quietly dropped a bombshell selection prediction as Queensland look to target NSW in the Origin decider.
No Bulldogs, no BBQ: Kiraz’s bittersweet Blues call-up
Jacob Kiraz will miss his traditional family Origin watch party and says it kills him to miss a game for the Bulldogs – but if it means helping NSW beat Queensland in the decider, he’ll do whatever it takes.
‘I love it’: Lomax won’t shy away from high-pressure Blues role
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’.
Recalled veteran Papalii granted permission to join Maroons late
Queensland enforcer Josh Papalii has been called out of State of Origin retirement to answer an ‘SOS’ from Billy Slater – but the veteran won’t be joining the rest of the Maroons until later in the week.
$1000-a-week lifeline that saved Origin debutant’s career
A little over a year ago, Gehamat Shibasaki was on the verge of hanging up the boots for good. However, a move to Brisbane on a $1000-a-week salary sparked a resurgence from the rugby league scrap heap to the Origin arena.
Blues name bolters in Origin teams stunner
The NSW Blues have named their squad for the State of Origin series decider and Laurie Daley has made some seriously bold calls.
‘No mate’: Slater explains bombshells
Billy Slater has defended his decision to overlook Reece Walsh for the State of Origin decider, revealing one key detail.
Selection stunner: Train-and-trial Bronco handed Maroons debut
From a train-and-trial deal at the Broncos to a State of Origin decider with the Maroons – Billy Slater will drop the biggest selection bombshells in series’ 45 year history. See the Maroons side.
Alfie 2.0: Retired Maroons star set for bombshell Origin return
Queensland coach Billy Slater has sensationally recalled Josh Papalli for the State of Origin decider – two years after the prop dropped a bombshell by retiring from the Maroons team. See the likely team.
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