‘Terrible decision’: Blues coach cut down
Despite being on the end of a record-extending fifth series defeat, Laurie Daley’s demeanour after Game 3 took many by surprise.
Despite being on the end of a record-extending fifth series defeat, Laurie Daley’s demeanour after Game 3 took many by surprise.
Maroons half Tom Dearden pulled off a State of Origin victory for the ages by doing the same thing he does week in and week out for the Cowboys. How did no one in NSW see it coming?
Axed or injured Queensland players Kalyn Ponga, Beau Fermor and Moeaki Fotuaika were on hand to witness Queensland’s miracle – but there was a notable absentee.
A famous State of Origin decider has been marred by an ugly tunnel incident at Accor Stadium after a full can of alcohol was launched at a NSW Blues star. WATCH THE VIDEO.
NSW coach Laurie Daley has proven a man of his word, naming an unchanged starting side for the State of Origin decider, while the Blues’ perennial 18th man has been left out of the squad. SEE THE FULL BLUES SQUAD
The battle for the Maroons No.1 jersey has taken another stunning turn, as Dolphins star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow blew the Rabbitohs away with four tries in his 100th NRL match.
Star fullbacks Reece Walsh and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow have gone head-to-head in a Super Saturday shootout, as the race to replace Kalyn Ponga for Origin III heats up. Who will win? VOTE in our poll.
Billy Slater faces a frantic search to find a replacement for the Origin decider after his star was ruled out with injury.
Michael Maguire has declared Reece Walsh ready for a State of Origin recall as the Brisbane coach backed his fullback superstar to ignite the Broncos’ late-season charge to the top four.
Queensland selector Darren Lockyer has declared Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga have one final chance to claim the Maroons No. 1 jersey for the Origin decider. Who will win? VOTE in our poll.
Roosters superstar James Tedesco has opened up about his State of Origin snub after the fullback’s form was not enough to warrant a recall.
Will Laurie Daley and Billy Slater stick to their guns or gamble on some fresh faces for Origin III? Put yourself in the hot seat and pick your NSW and Queensland teams as we count down to the decider.
Queensland coach Billy Slater has been urged to make a major selection call by bringing veteran Josh Papalii out of representative retirement for the State of Origin decider.
If effort moments are Laurie Daley’s criteria for NSW selection, the Blues coach can no longer ignore South Sydney powerhouse Keaon Koloamatangi. Here’s why Daley has to pick the in-form forward for the series decider.
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