The Tackle: Tedesco truth no-one wants to confront
NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler is under extreme pressure heading into State of Origin 2, but his captain James Tedesco may be under even more.
State Of Origin
Bring on Suncorp: Maroons eye Origin glory after miracle win
The Maroons spirit was on full display at the Adelaide Oval in one of Queensland’s finest victories in Origin’s 43-year history.
Slater’s huge gambles pay off in Maroons boilover
Billy Slater was pilloried by NSW critics for throwing Queensland’s famed loyalty out the window but the Maroons coach had the last laugh.
Vautin’s X-rated comment staggers co-host
Paul Vautin is an open book at the best of times, but his final comment from the State of Origin series opener may have gone too far.
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Cordner’s motivation for Origin success
Boyd Cordner will use the pain of watching Sunday’s NRL grand final for the first time in three years to fuel his Origin campaign with the Blues.
Concussion battle could cost Roosters a Blues jersey
After a horror run of head knocks Roosters superstar Luke Keary has revealed he and captain Boyd Cordner must pass further concussion testing in NSW Blues camp if they’re any chance of playing State of Origin in 2020.
RCG ready for Origin showdown with ‘pissed off’ Cleary
Parramatta prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard has opened up on his impending Origin bubble showdown with former teammate Nathan Cleary, with Panthers still furious over RCG’s Penrith exit.
NRL grants Fittler COVID exemption — with a catch
NSW coach Brad Fittler has held top level discussions with the NRL in recent weeks to determine how he can temporarily leave the Blues’ bubble.
Origin spots Fittler says still need filling
Isaah Yeo and Api Koroisau have had outstanding seasons, but one more standout performance could ensure they fit in the NSW side too.
Locked in: Smith decides Origin future after comeback talk
With Queensland in the midst of an injury crisis Gorden Talis has urged the most capped Maroon to make an incredible Origin comeback. But will Cameron Smith make an Wayne Bennett ‘Allan Langer-style’ comeback after the NRL Grand Final?
Injured Tedesco turns up at Origin training
Roosters champion James Tedesco turned up to day one of NSW State of Origin training out of his knee brace but there will be a big watch on his injury until game one
Bennett backs Origin reunion with Meninga
Wayne Bennett and Mal Meninga will join forces in a bid to stop the Blues from winning three straight Origin series.
Rabbitohs’ Junior emerges as shock Blues bolter
Blues coach Brad Fittler will leave NSW spots open for ‘bolters’ who stand tall in the preliminary finals and grand final — and one young Rabbitoh has already made a big impression.
‘Maroons miracle’: Bennett brings in an old friend to save QLD
He’s the most successful Maroons coach of all time, and now an NRL immortal will join Wayne Bennett in his Queensland comeback to help save the Origin side from their injury crisis.
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