Up yours NSW! Maroons to unleash the ‘new Tallis’
Felise Kaufusi’s suspension and the axing of Kurt Capewell has paved the way for a Dolphins dynamo who is ready to shake up NSW in Origin I.
Felise Kaufusi’s suspension and the axing of Kurt Capewell has paved the way for a Dolphins dynamo who is ready to shake up NSW in Origin I.
Former Queensland fullback Darren Lockyer has given his seal of approval for Maroons rookie Reece Walsh, confident Billy Slater can unlock his true Origin potential.
There are seven words that prove NSW has been kidding itself for 40 years and the words look particularly brutal after the Blues’ jersey farce.
NRL legend Andrew Johns’ infamous “bulls**t” swipe after last year’s Origin decider loss was a perfect storm — and now we know why.
With a decision on the Brisbane Broncos’ coaching job imminent, Queensland chairman Bruce Hatcher comes out swinging for Kevvie Walters, while backing an old favourite for an Origin return.
NSW coach Brad Fittler has turned up the heat on Blues stars after naming six bolters for his State of Origin Game 1 squad.
Fears South Australia would miss out on hosting the NRL State of Origin this year have finally been dispelled, with a new date set for a half-capacity blockbuster after the regular season ends.
Adelaide will host the Origin opener for the first time, while Sydney and Brisbane also have games in the 2020 Origin series.
After months of uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic, the three State of Origin venues for November’s huge showcase are set in stone. And it means starting the series at a brand new setting.
The dates and venues for this year’s series have been unveiled, and Game 1 will take place at a ground which has never hosted Origin before.
Cowboys veteran and Maroons champion Gavin Cooper has officially called time on his stellar NRL career, hanging up the boots after 321 games across three different clubs.
Queensland coach Kevin Walters has dismissed concerns over the Maroons’ depth and is ready to blood a stack of new faces for this year’s November Origin series, led by a Storm young gun.
Maroons coach Kevin Walters has revealed he has been in personal contact with out of sorts Bronco Joe Ofahengaue, warning him he has three weeks to lift.
The pool of money for players in this year’s State of Origin is set to be slashed drastically while there is also concern stars may be reluctant to enter another long-term bubble.
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