Late Mail: Cowboys receive boost with Origin stars cleared
The Cowboys have received a massive boost for their clash against Canterbury, with their entire Origin contingent cleared to return. See all the Round 20 predicted team changes.
State Of Origin
Ugly truth Reece Walsh simply must accept
Reece Walsh was left battered and bruised after a brutal Origin decider but Broncos coach Kevin Walters has some bad news for his charge.
Luai heroics prove the Tigers pursued the right man
Jarome Luai has stood up for both club and state over the past few months in the absence of Nathan Cleary, proving he’s more than just a sidekick and giving the long-suffering Wests Tigers fans a reason to believe, writes BRENT READ.
The Moment: Wrong call that cost Qld any hope in Origin decider
Billy Slater was eyeing a hat-trick of State of Origin series wins with Queensland, but this decision by the Maroons coach proved costly in the end. Watch it unfold.
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‘There’s a higher purpose’: Slater gets what ‘Queenslander’ means
Billy Slater knows that his job as coach of Queensland goes far beyond X’s and O’s, it’s about ensuring his players realise just how special it is to wear Maroon, writes BRENT READ.
‘I was scared of him’: How Maguire won over the Blues
Michael Maguire’s eye-watering sprays and unmatched intensity have cost him jobs in ‘club land,’ but at representative level what causes fear for lesser players is exactly what the elite need to succeed.
Maroons mail: Injured star cleared, Ponga plan revealed
Maroons star Harry Grant has been cleared for the Origin decider after surviving a physical training session, while Billy Slater gave fans an insight into how he will unleash Kalyn Ponga.
Crichton clash: From Kennards Hire to ‘whacking’ his little Blues brother
He spent countless hours “whacking” Stephen Crichton in backyard footy games as kids. It’s why Christian refused to go soft when marking his brother at a Blues opposed session.
Sport Confidential: Maroons great teases Origin retirement
The Origin decider may be the last time two veteran Queenslanders play for their state, David Fifita’s selection heartbreak and a surprise PNG expansion stance.
Haas clone on cusp of Broncos debut after Qld training mishap
The Broncos may have to turn to a teen clone of Payne Haas after Brendan Piakura became the latest player to join Brisbane’s bursting casualty ward. See the exclusive picture.
Bennett’s ’high risk’ warning over Ponga’s Origin return
Former Queensland coach Wayne Bennett has warned Billy Slater to be careful with how he uses Dally M superstar Kalyn Ponga in next week’s Origin decider.
Blues Bullies: Burton bashing comes back to haunt Maroons
It’s the moment that lives in the minds of the Blues players, and it has come back to haunt the man-handled Maroons as they fight to regain control of the State of Origin series.
Blues News: NSW left edge trains without Bradman Best
Newcastle’s Bradman Best was forced to look on from the sidelines as the NSW Blues went through their paces as Matt Burton remains on standby for Origin III. WATCH THE FOOTAGE
‘Angry Dad’: Slater bakes Maroons in brutal honesty session
Queensland coach Billy Slater has put a rocket up the Maroons during a brutal honesty session ahead of next week’s Origin series decider.
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