Latrell snubbed as secret meeting revealed
Michael Maguire and Latrell Mitchell reportedly met in secret. His State of Origin selection snub appears to have been sealed on the spot.
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Billy bites back at journo in prickly exchange
Maroons coach Billy Slater has shot back at a journalist over their description of one Queensland player in a prickly press conference.
Controversy erupts over NSW’s ‘strange’ selection
One glaring omission from NSW’s State of Origin squad has been slammed by former players as Michael Maguire made a host of changes.
Text message emerges as Slater axes star
Queensland coach Billy Slater has made sweeping changes to his team for the State of Origin series and one star’s sad text has emerged.
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Fresh blood: Broncos recruit to make shock debut
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has backed his newest recruit to handle his Broncos baptism after rushing the hooker into his 17-man squad for the clash with Parramatta in Darwin.
Public memorial set for league’s ‘people’s champion’
Tommy Raudonikis was hailed as a ‘one of a kind’ and the public will get to say farewell to the rugby league legend at the SCG on Monday.
Blocked! NRL slams door on Taumalolo Origin bid
Having lived in Queensland since he was 13, Jason Taumalolo was hoping to be declared eligible to play for the Maroons.
Taumalolo opens up on Origin controversy
Hulking NRL superstar Jason Taumalolo said it would be “pretty special” to achieve the one goal he hasn’t been able to reach so far in his career.
Star rivals ‘not mates on the footy field’
Ryan Papenhuyzen took a call from Craig Bellamy he wasn’t expecting but it was an eye-opener for the star Melbourne Storm fullback.
Buzz’s Blues squad: The incredible list facing chop
It may be a little under two months to the opening Origin match of 2021 but NSW coach Brad Fittler should already be bracing to make some uncomfortable calls.
The shock Origin warning if NRL doesn’t take bold step
While some Sydney clubs are reluctant to see a second Brisbane team, one prominent expansion voice insists the NRL cannot afford to lose a turf war against the AFL in Queensland.
Bennett reveals inside story of Friend’s Origin heroics
Souths coach Wayne Bennett has put aside any club differences to deliver an emotional ‘thank you’ to retiring Roosters co-captain and Maroons hooker Jake Friend.
Larger than life: Greats share their Tommy stories
From Phil Gould to Laurie Daley, NRL legends have come out in droves to share their Tommy Raudonikis stories – including the origin story of the famous Cattledog call.
Johns: Every day was memorable with Tommy
Matty Johns relives his experience playing under the great Tommy Raudonikis where hard work was mixed in with plenty of laughs. ‘It was how sport should be.’
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