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.
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.
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.
An epic feud has broken out between the state water services for NSW and Queensland on Twitter.
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has plenty of reasons to watch State of Origin with a few nerves but knows how to ease them.
Queensland have been hit hard by injury on the eve of November’s Origin series, but Maroons back Dane Gagai believes Gold Coast fullback AJ Brimson is ready to handle the big stage.
Wally Lewis and Rohan Hancock made rugby league history when they played in the first State of Origin 40 years ago. Now their daughters, Jamie-Lee Lewis and Steph Hancock, are playing side-by-side, making their own history. Here’s their story.
Kevin Walters has made no secret about his desire to take over the reins at the Broncos – but doing so would come at a huge coast for the proud Queenslander.
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.
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