‘Suaalii can be better than SBW’: Qld legend backs union convert
Queensland legend and dual international Wendell Sailor says Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii could easily be the most successful code-switcher in history.
State Of Origin
Discovered in his car: How the NSW Blues were scouted
Before they joined State of Origin folklore, the NSW Blues were just young men with stars in their eyes. David Riccio, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis reveal how they all got their big breaks.
Roadie v rock star: Inside rivals’ paths to Origin stardom
Dylan Edwards has three grand final rings. Reece Walsh sports a diamond earring. The Origin fullbacks couldn’t be more different, but they’re just as dangerous, BRENT READ writes.
NSW rookie hits back at the haters
Amid all the opinions about whether rugby-bound Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii should be playing for NSW the young star has decided there’s only a few he cares about.
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QLD captain’s urgent plea to Origin players
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans hopes one form of foul play will be kept out of this year’s hotly-anticipated State of Origin series.
No mercy: Ref ordered to rule Origin I with iron fist
Despite fears rugby league’s $100 million showpiece event risks being ruined, referee Gerard Sutton has been given strict orders.
Download your State of Origin team posters
State of Origin is here! Rugby league’s showpiece event kicks off in Townsville — and you can download your 2021 Blues and Maroons team posters right here.
QLD star’s cruel diagnosis ahead of Origin
One of the most experienced State of Origin stars named to play in Game I may be forced out of the series opener due to illness.
Don’t ruin Origin: Buzz’s letter to V’landys
Phil Rothfield played a big part in saving an Origin game from disaster three years ago. He hopes his open letter to ARLC boss Peter V’landys will have the same effect.
Coach’s blunt admission about injured star
Knights coach Adam O’Brien has made a candid admission about Kalyn Ponga’s return from the injury that will keep him out of Origin I.
The star Gordy calls his personal favourite Maroon – who is yours?
It’s not Lewis, Langer, Lockyer or Meninga. So who did Gorden Tallis say ‘is among the top three players every time he pulls on a Maroons jersey.’ Vote for your favourite Queensland player now!
Rookie rates fullbacks as greatest Blues – who are yours?
Brian To’o sticks strongly with backline cohorts when assessing the best-ever players to pull on a NSW jersey. Do you agree? Vote now and have your say on who is the greatest of all time.
Huni: I’ll bash Gallen for all Queenslanders
Justis Huni will stage his own State of Origin war when the Brisbane monster faces NSW legend Paul Gallen on June 16. And the heavyweight champ has the Maroons in his corner.
Legend on brink of 12-year Broncos return
Twelve years after his last game for the Broncos, dual international Karmichael Hunt is ready to answer Kevin Walters’ SOS.
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