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Kalyn Ponga takes on the Manly defence. Picture: NRL Imagery

Axed Maroons stars break silence on shock omissions

Knights stars Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai have spoken out about being overlooked for the Queensland squad ahead of Origin I, saying they respect the Maroons’ decision to swing the axe.

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Daily Telegraph. 22, May, 2023.(Blues Camp)NSW Blues, Tom Trbojevic, at Crown Plaza Coogee, today. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

Blues to push ahead with navy plan despite NRL, legend pleas

The NSW Blues will ignore pleas from the NRL and a Blues legend to ditch their navy strip for the State of Origin opener. Here’s why.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Ben Hunt of the Maroons celebrates victory during game three of the State of Origin Series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on July 13, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

‘I still get goosebumps’: Hunt opens up on iconic Maroons try

He may not be playing for a dominant club or have a premiership ring, but Maroons star Ben Hunt will always have the blissful moment he scored to win the 2022 series for Queensland.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 22: Tevita Pangai Junior, Nicholas Hynes and Hudson Young of the Blues pose during a NSW Blues State of Origin Media Opportunity at the Crowne Plaza, Coogee on May 22, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Blues told to ditch controversial navy strip

It was always a bold call to mess with the beloved sky-blue, and now the NRL have stepped into the fray.

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*This picture has been selected as one of the Best of the Year Sports images for 2019* NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler celebrates with Mitchell Pearce following their win in Game 3 of the 2019 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Wednesday, July 10, 2019. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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.

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Brodie Croft (centre) of the Broncos is seen with team mates after a Luke Keary of the Roosters scored a try during the Round 4 NRL match the Brisbane Broncos and the Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Thursday, June 4, 2020. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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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Brad Fittler has built an era of Blues dominance.

Era of dominance: How Blues could look in 2025

Thanks to the NSW Pathways program, Blues coach Brad Fittler is having a key influence on rugby league’s latest group of Generation Next — and it looks set to pay off for years to come.

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14/02/18 - RUGBY - NRL State of Origin clash set for Adelaide Oval in 2020. Queensland Maroons coach Kevin Walters and NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler. Picture: SARAH REED

Adelaide to host richest game in rugby league history

South Australia has trumped “rugby league” states to host the richest game in rugby league history with the Adelaide State of Origin fixture to earn the code $75,000 per minute.

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*This picture has been selected as one of the Best of the Year Sports images for 2019* NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler celebrates with Mitchell Pearce following their win in Game 3 of the 2019 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Wednesday, July 10, 2019. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Buzz: Blues can win eight straight

Look away now Maroons fans; NSW are already back-to-back Origin champions and the news is only getting worse for the Cane Toads.

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Mitch Moses vs Nathan Cleary

Cleary vs Moses: Battle for Blues jersey heats up

Blues star Nathan Cleary may have a fight on his hands for the NSW halfback spot as he returns from suspension to take on Mitchell Moses and the undefeated Parramatta Eels.

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Mitch Moses of the Eels runs the ball during the Round 4 NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney, Saturday, June 6, 2020. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Leading light Moses leaves Cleary in the shade

Could you hear that sound? It was Nathan Cleary’s heart pounding as he watched Mitchell Moses tear into Manly and put one hand on the NSW No.7 jersey.

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Australian Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga announces the new Kangaroo team during a press conference at Rugby League Central in Sydney, Monday, October 7, 2019. Mal Meninga named six potential debutants in his squad to face New Zealand and Tonga. (AAP Image/Chris Pavlich) NO ARCHIVING

Meninga: COVID crisis has made me question Roos future

After the historic Kangaroos tour became the latest victim of Coronavirus’ impact on world spot, MAL MENINGA admits it has forced him to think about his future as head coach.

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SOO 2020 Adelaide - NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler and Queensland Maroons coach Kevin Walters on the roof at Adelaide Oval .Picture : NRL Photos/Gregg Porteous

Adelaide back in Origin frame

Adelaide Oval’s hopes of staging a maiden State of Origin clash are firming, after the coronavirus outbreak initially sabotaged its game one hosting rights.

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Tigers player Harry Grant training at St Lukes park Concord on the 11th May 2020. Photographer: Adam Yip

Tigers prodigy snatches title of NRL’s fittest

He’s the heir to Cameron Smith’s throne at Melbourne – but for now, young gun Harry Grant is making a huge impact on and off the field for the Wests Tigers.

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