Queensland legend Paul ‘Fatty’ Vautin has delivered his pre-game speech to the Maroons, saying they must dig deeper than they ever have before if they are to beat the Blues and create Origin history.
What role will Josh Papalii play, what NSW needs from Spencer Leniu and a shock pick for man of the match – all that and more as PHIL ROTHFIELD and ROBERT CRADDOCK go head-to-head in the lead up to the decider.
NSW’s courageous State of Origin pioneers will welcome the current generation of Blues heroes onto the field in Origin III, hoping to inspire a courageous series victory.
Supported by his family, Cameron Munster led the Queensland’s captain’s run in Sydney as the Maroons skipper prepares for one of the most inspirational moments in State of Origin history. WATCH the footage.
Robert “Crash” Craddock and Phil “Buzz” Rothfield spar ahead of State of Origin II, with the blowtorch firmly on Billy Slater as NSW seeks a series-winning triumph in the west.
The widow of former Queensland coach Paul Green has opened up about the impact of Billy Slater’s comments in the lead-up to State of Origin.
Former NRL star-turned radio host Aaron Woods has stood by his “grub” sledge against Billy Slater, and argued the Queensland Origin coach went too far with his emotional retaliation.
The NRLW stars of tomorrow were on display as the Blues claimed victory over Maroons in the under-19s Origin, with playmakers Kasey Reh and Evie McGrath giving Dragons and Tigers fans reasons to be excited for the future.
From offsides to high shots, to flops and ruck interference – these are the eight first-half infringements from Queensland that referee Ashley Klein missed – but the cameras didn’t. WATCH THE VIDEO
Aaron Woods has been in the news all week and now the NSW Premier has stepped in to prevent his latest State of Origin act.
The widow of former Queensland coach Paul Green has praised Billy Slater’s “courageous” character after revealing the Maroons coach called her on Origin game-day to apologise for comments mistakenly linked to her husband’s death.
After winning game one of a series, the Blues have won just two of nine series that have gone to deciders. But NSW coach Laurie Daley will remain steadfast in the face of the shocking statistic.
Two high-profile NSW stars were in doubt up until kick-off in their Origin II defeat to Queensland – with not even their teammates aware of the severity of the injuries.
An almost invisible detail spotted on Queensland’s jerseys should give NSW Blues fans sleepless nights ahead of the Origin decider.
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