Maroons great ‘privately fuming’ at disloyalty
Maroons veteran Dane Gagai is reportedly “privately fuming” after missing selection in Game I – as rumours of a stunning u-turn emerge.
State Of Origin
‘Outrageously stupid’: Origin jersey slammed
NSW’s new-look jersey for State of Origin has been labelled “outrageously stupid” as calls mount for the Blues to revert to tradition.
‘Selfless’ Latrell made own call on Origin withdrawal
NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler has described backline ace Latrell Mitchell as “selfless” for pulling out of the State of Origin opener in Adelaide.
How Latrell’s absence will make Blues even better
Alarm bells were ringing for NSW when it was announced Latrell Mitchell would miss State of Origin Game 1. But as Paul Crawley writes, there’s likely to be a silver lining.
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Retirement shock: Maroon’s career set to be cut short
A Queensland Origin representative is facing the heartbreaking decision of an early retirement as he battles to overcome ongoing health issues after a recent incident in Townsville.
League greats cry Blue murder over border switch
One NSW league legend has joked “I don’t like f—ing Queenslanders” as he and another who live near the border make their feelings known on moving it south.
Storm champ: ‘I can’t string this out much longer’
Melbourne Storm and Maroons champion Cameron Smith has revealed he won’t keep Harry Grant and Brandon Smith waiting for news on the future of his career, suggesting an announcement is imminent.
FOG’s stunning admission about basic skills
Ex-Queensland Origin star and NRL premiership winner Michael Crocker has started a junior academy after being inspired by the stunning realisation he survived half of his top flight career having not learnt some basic skills.
Fittler backs 33-year State of Origin first
Brad Fittler has backed the idea to move a game of this year’s State of Origin series to accommodate the coronavirus travel restrictions.
The overseas venue that ‘makes total sense’ for Origin
For the first time since the game in Long Beach, California in 1987, State of Origin rugby league could be taken overseas this year, with the spiritual home of a rival code being considered.
‘I’ll ride shotgun’ to help drag Broncos out of mire
A Brisbane Broncos legend has come to the aid of Anthony Seibold, as the latter fights for his job, claiming he’s more than willing to help the coach turn around the dire fortunes at the club.
Maroons decide on Walters’ Origin coaching future
Just a week after Origin rivals the Blues extended the deal of Brad Fittler, the Queensland Maroons have made their decision on the future of coach Kevin Walters
Fittler’s major boost after 14-year first
The New South Wales have received a massive boost after coach Brad Fittler was rewarded for winning back-to-back Origin titles.
Queensland clubs’ shame has Origin implications
If club pride is not enough to get Broncos, Cowboys and Titans players digging deep and finding the will to defend – these Maroons greats are hoping an appeal to Queenslander spirit will do the trick.
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