Scott tougher than the rest
MAL Meninga knew nothing about Matt Scott when he handed him his Origin debut in 2006. Now he speaks in reverential tones about the “unsung hero”.
State Of Origin
Reynolds gets the nod for Blues
JOSH Reynolds has been chosen on the bench for NSW for Origin I, but not before the NSWRL tweeted this afternoon that John Sutton had been picked.
Sterlo: My defining Origin moment
IT took me 62 minutes to fully understand that Origin is a different beast.
My team for Origin SuperCoach
NSW has better forwards, but Queensland hold a clear advantage in the backs. That’s the theory behind Tom Sangster’s SuperCoach Origin side.
60 minutes to win a Blues spot
NSW coach Laurie Daley has revealed why he will hold a 60-minute train-off today to decide if John Sutton or Josh Reynolds wins a Blues spot.
Shillington to fill Civoniceva’s shoes
PROP David Shillington says he is ready to fill the void left by Petero Civoniceva as Gorden Tallis called for a Queensland leader to step forward.
Hodges may need jab to play
JUSTIN Hodges is considering the help of painkillers to survive a NSW onslaught in Origin I.
Maroons standing by big Ben
THE QRL has defended Ben Te’o’s right to play in Origin I despite the Maroons forward facing a police inquiry over the alleged assault of Katie Lewis.
Meninga slams Origin scheduling
MAROONS coach Mal Meninga has taken aim at the decision to rob Queensland of a home game this year.
Code must show respect for women
WHEN will somebody in rugby league’s revamped administration do what is right to protect the code’s image?
Lewis fronts police, Te’o to be quizzed
QUEENSLAND police will quiz Ben Te’o after Brisbane woman Katie Lewis today lodged a formal complaint against the Maroons forward.
The frothy story behind Fifita’s rise
BEER, how can anyone stay mad at you? Blues debutant Andrew Fifita has revealed the amber fluid contributed to his development into a 116kg behemoth.
NRL 360: Live Origin chat
JOIN NRL 360 co-host Paul Kent, ex-Blue Peter Wynn and former Maroon Mat Rogers in our online Origin chat this afternoon.
Maroons need leader of the pack
QUEENSLAND needs to find a new Petero Civoniceva. I really like the look of our forward pack, but we’re lacking that real old experienced head.
Boyd, Te’o duck for cover
UNDER-FIRE Maroons Ben Te’o and Darius Boyd have been shielded from the media at State of Origin camp.
Mal brushes aside camp dramas
MAL Meninga has no concerns over the Maroons’ preparations despite uncertainty over Johnathan Thurston, Ben Te’o and Darius Boyd.
Daley facing bench dilemma
UPDATE: AFTER 10 years of heartache, South Sydney five-eighth John Sutton looks to have finally grabbed that elusive NSW State of Origin jumper.
Origin rookie hits Maroon pay dirt
CHRIS McQueen is set to receive a $120,000 windfall after his transformation from struggling reserve grader to Queensland Origin debutant.
A figure you can’t dispute
FOR so long Paul Gallen has boasted the best numbers in Origin. The past two years he has averaged 171m a game.
Why Kurt could not be risked
KNIGHTS captain Kurt Gidley risked the frightening possibility of nine months on the sideline if he played in Origin I.
Behind the scenes with the Blues
WE go behind the scenes with the NSW Blues at their Coogee camp as coach Laurie Daley prepares the side for State of Origin I on June 5:
Maroons to abide by Te’o finding
THE outcome of the NRL probe into Ben Te’o is imminent and the Maroons will abide by the findings of the independent report, the QRL says.
Shillington shrugs off bench worries
DAVID Shillington has dismissed concerns the Maroons’ Origin quest could be exposed by an interchange unit lacking a specialist prop.
Buoyed Darius on track to play
QUEENSLAND coach Mal Meninga is quietly confident injured winger Darius Boyd will play in next week’s State of Origin series opener.
Hayne, Klein referees for Origin I
SHAYNE Hayne and Ashley Klein have been appointed to referee game one of the 2013 State of Origin series at ANZ Stadium on June 5.
Selfless Stewart is true blue
GLENN Stewart won’t be picked for NSW tonight. And that’s a good thing for NSW.
Brute force key to bopping Blues
QUEENSLAND’S State of Origin team selection operates on a “horses for courses” approach – and that is why a number of balls are still in the air.
Form concerns for Maroons stars
QUEENSLAND’S stars will rely upon the “special” Maroon environment to lift them out of form slumps and overcome injury concerns ahead of Origin I.
Barba pulls out stops for Origin
REJUVENATED Dally M dynamo Ben Barba says he is ready for Origin after issuing a timely reminder to Queensland selectors on Friday night.
Blues squad for Origin I revealed
SYDNEY Roosters star James Maloney joins Blake Ferguson and Andrew Fifita in a trio of Blues debutants to be announced Sunday.
Maloney decision at odds with mantra
THE NSW No.6 jumper has been a big talking point in the past couple of months.
The making of Maloney
JAMES Maloney explains the inspiration, the heartbeat, for which everything else about his game is merely back-up vocals
Morris aside, Laurie’s team is locked in
TODAY the final piece of our State of Origin puzzle will fall into place when I find out if Brett Morris will be right to go for Origin I.
Laurie Daley exclusive interview
SPECIAL FEATURE: LAURIE Daley gives his best indication yet of who he will name for State of Origin game one.
Take a punt on Merritt, says Hazem
HAZEM El Masri became the Blues’ oldest Origin debutant in 2007, and he sees similarities in the plight of Nathan Merritt.
Te’o in strife as cops get involved
KATIE Lewis, the woman who alleges she was punched by Ben Te’o, plans to pursue criminal charges against the Queensland Origin player.
Origin greats call for Te’o axing
STEVE Renouf has urged Ben Te’o to “tell the truth” as former stars called on Queensland hierarchy to stand down the Souths forward for Origin I.
Daley the man to end nightmare
MORE than anyone, Laurie Daley was the man who swung Origin dominance our way in the 90s and he will do the same as coach.
ABC bans Morrow for Origin, finals
VETERAN broadcaster David Morrow, off air since a racial joke was accidently broadcast live, has been banned from calling State of Origin.
Maroons claiming South Australians
SNEAKY Queensland have gone and jagged themselves another one, boom Manly prop Brenton Lawrence today stamped Maroon by the NRL.
All we want is a straight answer
TELL us the truth, Ben. The rugby league world needs to know. It’s a simple question. Did you hit the girl?
Daley reserves Gal’s front row spot
CRONULLA’s Paul Gallen is set to shift from the back row to prop for another 80 minutes of hardship in State of Origin I.
Te’o still in Origin frame: Mal
MAL Meninga says Ben Te’o remains in the selection frame for Origin I as he defends allegations he physically assaulted a woman.
Morris beat Beetson and the Blues
MAROONS’ chairman of selectors Des Morris was a key member of a Queensland side that pulled off one of the great interstate boilovers.
Chorus for Mason grows louder
HE’S 33 and has won just five times in 13 matches for NSW, but Willie Mason continues to be backed for Blues selection.
Maroons can’t afford Cherry on top
DALY Cherry-Evans finished on top against Cooper Cronk – but Manly coach Geoff Toovey can’t see how Queensland can justify picking him.
NRL 360: Blues are half way there
DALY Cherry-Evans took the ball and, with the composure of a statesman, reefed it downfield. It was a kick that set off trumpets.
Hindmarsh plea to back the Blues
WE might be down, but we’re certainly not out. Or, at least former Blues player Nathan Hindmarsh thinks so.
Daley ‘sleepless’ over No.6 spot
LAURIE Daley is having “sleepless nights” as he tries to settle on a five-eighth capable of ensuring Queensland’s golden Origin run ends.
Taylor throws away Origin chance
UPDATE: GOLD Coast giant Dave Taylor is facing a 2-3 week ban after being hit with a Grade 2 dangerous contact charge.
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