Mate against mate: Front-row fireworks set to explode
Dally M leader Payne Haas is expected to dominate the middle of the Adelaide Oval for NSW on Wednesday – but two of his closest friends will be hunting him all night.
State Of Origin
Buzz v Crash: Why ‘loyalty’ policy no longer applies
Phil “Buzz’’ Rothfield and Robert “Crash’’ Craddock don’t see eye to eye on much when it comes to State of Origin — and there’s plenty to disagree about as they go head to head.
Sydney Water’s brutal Origin feud
An epic feud has broken out between the state water services for NSW and Queensland on Twitter.
Panthers’ ‘contingency plans’ for Origin stars
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has plenty of reasons to watch State of Origin with a few nerves but knows how to ease them.
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Blues monster axed in Origin bombshell
NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler has dropped a shock call to his 27 man squad with some mainstays seemingly being given the flick.
Could Queensland really be coached by these guys?
Reckon JT or Billy Slater, or even Cooper Cronk might make a decent Origin coach? Well, it may not be too much of a far-fetched concept if changes to the Queensland structure are approved.
Bennett back in charge of Queensland
It only took two days for Queensland to confirm legendary coach Wayne Bennett as Kevin Walters State of Origin replacement.
Bennett officially returns – now to break bread with Lockyer
He’s back after 17 years but Wayne Bennett may have some fences to mend if he is to make a success of coaching the Maroons in next month’s State of Origin.
Inside story: How Petero poached a future Maroon
Moeaki Fotuaika had goosebumps when the text message arrived. “I was pretty scared to text back”. It was Petero Civoniceva. And what the Maroons legend said convinced the Titans young gun to commit to Queensland.
Who should get Origin nod with Turbo pulling the plug?
It’s official: Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic has withdrawn from the NSW Blues squad after his latest battle with injury. So who does Brad Fittler turn to? There are four, possibly five, candidates. VOTE NOW!
‘Come and join me’: Kevvie’s open invitation to legend
Not just content with realising a 20-year ambition to become Broncos coach, Kevin Walters is keen to have the best coaching talent around him, which means rolling out the welcome mat for a long-time friend.
Ponga wants to take down new Maroons coach
Kalyn Ponga is happy to play under Wayne Bennett with Queensland, but wants to take down the super coach this week when Newcastle take on Souths in Sunday’s elimination final at ANZ Stadium.
Why Maroons choice to replace Kevvie was clear cut
Queensland have wasted little time in replacing Broncos-bound Kevin Walters for November’s Origin series, with NRL experience and success with younger players playing a huge part in their decision.
Why Freddy won’t hear of Turbo missing Origin
Tom Trbojevic has been given a ringing State of Origin endorsement from coach Brad Fittler while a key member of recent winning NSW teams is no guarantee of playing this year.
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