The VIP lunch that could deliver a new Blues captain
At a special lunch on Friday, Ricky Stuart pulled up a seat next to Nathan Cleary. What happened next could change the course of history for NSW, writes DAVID RICCIO.
State Of Origin
Blues’ next-gen to be unleashed in NRL trials
Almost 30 years after Ricky Stuart, Laurie Daley and Brett Mullins helped NSW to Origin victory, Canberra will field the Blues’ generation next on Saturday night.
Maroons great signs on as Queensland under-19s coach
The winds of change are sweeping through the Maroons system, with a Queensland legend handed the reins of the under-19s team as the QRL ramps up its plan to develop more Origin coaches.
Watch Maroons legend’s shock confession: ‘I could have died’
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.
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Dolphins in limbo with Flegler facing another year out of NRL
The Dolphins are confident Maroons enforcer Tom Flegler will get back on the field eventually – but they face the very real prospect that he may miss the entirety of the 2025 season.
Bolter joins Blues amid dire NSW betting revelation
A former State of Origin and NRL premiership-winning forward will join the powerful NSW coaching staff amid a betting shock that will stun Blues fans.
‘Annoys me’: Clueless NSW fans shut down
Blues coach Laurie Daley had many fans all saying the same thing after his return to coach NSW. Those claims have been rubbished.
Laurie Daley Q&A: Blues coach sends message to trolls, critics
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.
Blues brains trust revealed: How Daley lured Bellamy back to NSW
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.
Two ex-coaches return in shock appointment
NSW has made a bold choice to replace Michael Maguire, with two former coaches returning to the Blues in a surprise appointment.
Why the only fans cheering Daley’s appointment are Maroons
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.
Rockstar Reece or misunderstood marvel? Billy knows all too well
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.
Hunt, DCE blindside Slater as they weigh up Origin futures
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.
Laurie 2.0: Blues consider Daley for shock NSW Origin return
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.
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