As Queensland’s most storied band of misfits gathered to celebrate their famous Origin whitewash in 1995, captain Trevor Gillmeister revealed he risked death if he took the field in Game III – he did anyway.
In what represents his first crucial steps as Blues coach, Laurie Daley held a meet-and-greet session with 28 players that are most likely to be charged with defending the Origin shield against Queensland.
The 1995 series is regarded as the biggest upset in State of Origin history. 30 years on, former Qld coach Paul Vautin has revealed the secret to their success in the hopes it can inspire Billy Slater’s Maroons in 2025.
Greg Inglis haunted New South Wales throughout a 32-game State of Origin career. Now, the NRL and Queensland legend is officially back in Maroon after launching his coaching career.
Incoming NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley has addressed concerns over his return to the State of Origin job, rejecting claims he is an easy target for critics. Watch the video and read the full Q&A.
A who’s who of Melbourne Storm legends, led by Craig Bellamy, will spearhead Laurie Daley’s NSW Blues coaching team for the 2025 State of Origin series. Here’s how Daley sealed the Bellamy coup.
NSW has made a bold choice to replace Michael Maguire, with two former coaches returning to the Blues in a surprise appointment.
Laurie Daley is a NSW legend and one of the best blokes in rugby league, but his Origin record won’t exactly fill Blues fans with hope going into the next series, writes BRENT READ.
A revolutionary fullback with lightning speed, devilishly good looks and an excruciatingly intense media spotlight. If anyone knows what Reece Walsh is going through, it’s Billy Slater.
Queensland coach Billy Slater faces a succession plan with the Maroons in danger of losing their skipper Daly Cherry-Evans and a Broncos bound Ben Hunt.
Former Blues coach Laurie Daley has rocketed back into contention to replace Michael Maguire, as NSW prepare to make a decision ahead of the 2025 State of Origin series.
The NSW Blues are on the hunt for two State of Origin coaches after the loss of Michael Maguire and Kylie Hilder. But a former halfback is ready and willing to solve one problem.
The NSWRL board will meet to discuss contenders for the vacant NSW State of Origin job after a number of formal applications, however no current NRL coaches will be among the conversation.
As the NSWRL board prepared to discuss Michael Maguire’s replacement this week, a shock contender has been discussed as an option to take over the coveted role.
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