Dirty little Origin confession from a jaded NSW fan living in Qld
I don’t like State of Origin anymore. I think it’s overdone, over-hyped and it is all-consuming for months, writes Jeremy Pierce. VOTE IN OUR POLL
I don’t like State of Origin anymore. I think it’s overdone, over-hyped and it is all-consuming for months, writes Jeremy Pierce. VOTE IN OUR POLL
It’s Aussie sport’s greatest rivalry featuring some of our greatest stars, with lifestyles away from the game to match the spotlight on it.
State of Origin is back for another year and we’ve got all the information you need to know – including how to watch or stream the game.
Ten years on from Paul Gallen’s infamous whack on Maroons rival Nate Myles, Gal has revealed his regret over the incident which saw rugby league bosses rally against on-field violence.
The NRL has not closed the door on Mal Meninga stepping in to coach Queensland in this year’s State of Origin series as it emerged the Broncos are set for an embarrassing snub at the selection table.
Forget Wayne Bennett, or even Paul Green! With the Broncos likely to ask Kevin Walters to stand down from his Origin commitments immediately, the Maroons could well go back to the future.
News that Kevin Walters has officially been offered the Brisbane Broncos job has turned the spotlight on the Maroons, with options aplenty.
It’s official – Kevin Walters has been told he is the man to take over from Anthony Seibold as Brisbane Broncos coach. Latest details here.
The Maroons are facing an ever-diminishing group of players to choose from with State of Origin on the horizon, with another certain starter to miss Game One. SEE THE LIKELY SQUAD
The Brisbane Broncos have just endured their toughest season ever. So how has it affected their standing among Queensland’s sporting teams? YOUR SAY SURVEY RESULTS
A host of untimely injuries will force NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler to put his faith in a stack of potential debutants when he names his squad on Sunday, while several incumbents are facing the axe.
The Maroon are in danger of having their backline decimated before the squad for the 2020 State of Origin series is even selected. But it’s not all bad news for Queensland, with 40,000 fans set to be cleared to watch Game III in Brisbane.
Jake Friend could well be going up against his future Queensland coach when the Roosters tackle their arch rivals South Sydney in Friday night’s final round blockbuster, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Former Maroons flyer Ty Williams believes Newcastle Knights centre and fellow Far North product Enari Tuala has the potential to become the region’s next State of Origin star.
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