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.
Nathan Cleary’s latest loved up snaps with Mary Fowler came with a message that should terrify the Panthers star’s NRL rivals.
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.
It’s the 30-year hoodoo facing the incoming NSW Blues coach. See the full State of Origin schedules, dates and venues for the men’s, women’s and under-19 series.
Knights superstar Tamika Upton has requested an immediate release from the remaining three years of her contract, with the four-time premiership winner return to her home state of Queensland.
In a major development ahead of a crucial NSWRL board meeting, the Sydney Roosters could be in for a coaching change ahead of 2025.
Phil Gould says there are only three people currently equipped for the role of NSW coach in State of Origin, but in order for any of them to take on the job, the NSWRL will need to change its coach selection criteria.
The Blues will get the chance to celebrate a State of Origin series win on home soil for the first time in six years after the NRL pencilled in the 2025 series schedule. DATES REVEALED HERE
The NSW Blues’ coaching options are dwindling fast with Penrith premiership coach Ivan Cleary the latest big-name candidate to withdraw from the race. See the contenders to replace Michael Maguire.
The injury plagued Kiwis have suffered a massive blow ahead of the Pacific Championships, with a young star rejecting New Zealand to keep his Maroons Origin dream alive.
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