‘Really confident’: Key news after Hynes injury scare
He was sitting in the stands nursing a sore calf on Saturday night but NSW coach Michael Maguire expects his halfback to be ready for the Origin opener.
State Of Origin
Slater explains bombshell Origin call
Amid a raft of changes made by new Blues coach Michael Maguire his Queensland rival Billy Slater has made just tweaks but with one big name out.
‘Gut’ call behind shock NSW captain axing
Given his chance to explain why he axed the long-time captain of NSW new coach Michael Maguire said his replacement was just too hard to ignore.
Epic moment Warriors celebrated star’s Origin call
The Warriors have shared heartwarming footage of post-match celebrations following Mitch Barnett’s Origin call-up.
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No-one was more passionate about NSW than Tommy Raudonikis and there was one night his Queensland rivals stirred him up big time.
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NRL reacts to Tommy Raudonikis’ death
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Let him play: QRL bosses want Taumalolo in Maroon now
Maroons legends are torn over Origin eligibility rule changes, but Queensland bosses want Jason Taumalolo to pull on the jersey in 2021.
Bennett puts his foot down on Taumalolo Origin talk
Wayne Bennett has helped make State of Origin what it is today, so he doesn’t want to see the eligibility rules changed to allow former New Zealand Test stars like Jason Taumalolo to represent the Maroons.
Kevvie rejects Taumalolo’s Origin dream
Former Maroons coach Kevin Walters is adamant the likes of Tongan Test star Jason Taumalolo should not be seen in the Origin arena.
Kent: Nonbelievers just won’t get Origin magic
Like Ellery Hanley, Hugh McGahan and Benji Marshall before him, Jason Taumalolo shouldn’t play State of Origin, PAUL KENT explains why.
Why Taumalolo Origin bid has met lukewarm response
While one Queensland legend doesn’t want the game ‘to disappear up its own backside’ by rejecting Jason Taumalolo’s Origin bid, another is convinced it’s not the right move.
League world reacts to superstar’s plea
The NRL is reportedly considering a State of Origin eligibility rule change to allow Jason Taumalolo to play for the Queensland Maroons.
Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Taumalolo’s shock Origin plea
Watch out NSW fans, the world’s best forward wants to run out for the Maroons — check out all the latest NRL chatter and more.
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