‘Pot of lies’: Sly Queensland move goes too far
Furious NSW has called Queensland out over a “pot of lies” just days before the State of Origin series opener in Sydney.
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Luai and Walsh to renew hostilities
Jarome Luai has vowed to use his head in other ways when NSW take on Queensland next week after last year’s fiery finish to game two in Brisbane.
Look, it’s the Blues’ brothers!
It’s the Western Sydney school that has produced more than its fair share of NRL players, and students are set to cheer themselves hoarse watching Origin next week.
‘He killed it’: Hynes earns high praise after NSW training session
NSW Blues halfback Nicho Hynes hit the training paddock today and made an immediate impact to the team’s structure and attacking potency.
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‘He’s just wired differently. It’s scary how good he is’
He missed last year’s Origin due to injury but David Fifita is determined to make up for lost time and make life hell for the Blues. Certainly his teammates can’t wait.
Why Bulldogs fans can breathe easier over Fox
Relax Bulldogs fans. Things may not be going too well in 2021 but the current Blues winger is coming and ‘has no regrets at all’ about the prospective move.
Nine’s Origin shock: Gus and Fatty set to be overlooked
Phil Gould and Paul Vautin have been mainstays of Channel 9’s State of Origin commentary team but it appears that they may be missing for Wednesday night’s opener.
Eye-watering Townsville Origin price gouge
Townsville is set to cash in on the first State of Origin game to be held in the city with the business owners making the most of the visitors.
NRL legend calls Maroons’ selection bluff
An NRL legend believes the Maroons are about to pull off a shocking team selection heist ahead of the State of Origin opener in Townsville.
Pressure test: Cook determined to repay Freddie’s faith
Blues hooker Damien Cook admitted feeling a bit of pressure before edging out Api Koroisau to retain his No.9 jumper and he’s determined to rise to the occasion in the series opener.
Transfer Market: Broncos, Cowboys battle for Maroons star
Bitter rivals on the field, North Queensland and Brisbane are battling off it in the race for this versatile Maroon’s signature.
Failed Origin doco adds to bad blood between players, NRL
Panned last year by Wayne Bennett, the NRL have again been forced to abandon plans for a behind-the-scenes Origin documentary after meeting fierce Maroons resistance.
Seven players to watch in absence of Origin stars
An Origin player drain can easily derail an NRL season, but it can also provide insight as replacements try to plug the gaps. Here are seven players who can shine over the next six weeks.
The tattooed Blue taking Origin heat from Hull
The Sims family from Gerringong has five children. That one of them will be supporting Queensland in this year’s Origin series is ‘unfortunate and weird’.
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