‘Legit tension’ behind live TV explosion
NRL legend Andrew Johns’ infamous “bulls**t” swipe after last year’s Origin decider loss was a perfect storm — and now we know why.
State Of Origin
Origin lie we all suspected exposed
Nathan Cleary’s toothache has sparked plenty of intrigue in the lead up to State of Origin game one but it’s a story we’ve all heard before.
Revealed: Ricky’s warning to Blues’ new bash brother
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart reveals the last minute advice to NSW debutant Hudson Young, while one of the Blues’ original ‘bash brothers’ has praised his selection.
‘Didn’t get anything’: Why Holmes had two jobs in rookie year
See what second job Valentine Holmes worked in his rookie year and how his Maroons teammates spent their first NRL paychecks.
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State of Origin schedule locked in
Adelaide will host the Origin opener for the first time, while Sydney and Brisbane also have games in the 2020 Origin series.
First-time venue to kick off 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.
State of Origin dates, venues revealed
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.
Maroons champ calls time on stellar NRL career
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.
Origin bolters: Queensland’s next wave of Maroons revealed
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.
‘I’m watching you’: Walters’ Origin warning to battling Bronco
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.
‘Times are bloody tough’: Origin stars face massive pay cut
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.
‘That’s not Queensland’: QRL slams Origin eligibility changes
Queensland Rugby League boss Bruce Hatcher has slammed proposed eligibility rules that would allow players like Kotoni Staggs to don a State of Origin jersey without declaring their allegiance to Australia.
Why clubs will regret not keeping star in NRL
He may have been on the losing side but John Bateman showed just what a loss he’s going to be for the Canberra Raiders with a five-star performance against the Roosters. Read all the likes and dislikes from the NRL here.
Back-up Benny ‘waiting in wings’ if Kevvie lands job
As the Maroons ponder life without Kevin Walters should he get the Broncos job, a familiar face is more than willing to step into the short-term breach.
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