Why Origin hangover could derail Panthers’ premiership dream
Penrith are clinging onto sixth spot on the NRL ladder as the premiers fight to keep their defending title hopes alive. But can the Panthers overcome an Origin hangover?
State Of Origin
Cheeky Maroons players capture iconic 7am shield photo
In the earlier hours of the morning after a long night of celebrating their legendary win, a couple of cheeky Maroons captured one of State of Origin’s most iconic photographs.
How secret The Courier-Mail dossier sparked an Origin miracle
At 8.57am Monday The Courier-Mail was contacted to help Maroons coach Billy Slater construct his final secret motivation pitch. It worked. Inside Queensland’s “giant-killers” dossier.
Star’s sportsmanship leaves Munster ‘in awe’
A message written on a NSW star’s arm said it all as grieving Queensland captain Cameron Munster admitted he was in “awe” of his opponents.
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Maroons masterclass: Slater calls, tactics that sealed Origin’s greatest comeback
Billy Slater made big, brave and bombshell selection decisions. That and his tactical perfection in the decider hauled Queensland out of the fire and delivered the greatest comeback in Origin’s 45-year history.
Daley defiant as coaching questions linger
Laurie Daley has declared he’s still the man to coach the Blues next year, with a couple of NSW stars quick to take the blame for their shock loss in the series decider.
‘Lost for words’: Maroons star’s new mantle
Taking over from a revered State of Origin captain could have been daunting but Tom Dearden created his own legend with even bigger things now in his sights.
Triumph, scandal, heartbreak: The making of Cameron Munster
Cameron Munster’s ascent to Queensland captain is as unlikely as it is intriguing, a wild cocktail of character quirks and undeniable ability. SPECIAL REPORT
Gus Gould explodes bitter Blues truth bomb
Legendary Blues coach Phil Gould has dropped an uncomfortable truth on NSW after they were clearly exposed in Origin Game 3.
Fans say same about Cleary Origin nightmare
Footy fans are all saying the same thing about Nathan Cleary’s underwhelming performance in the Origin decider as NSW failed to fire a shot.
‘Terrible decision’: Blues coach cut down
Despite being on the end of a record-extending fifth series defeat, Laurie Daley’s demeanour after Game 3 took many by surprise.
How Dearden turned a NSW team into a pack of individuals
Maroons half Tom Dearden pulled off a State of Origin victory for the ages by doing the same thing he does week in and week out for the Cowboys. How did no one in NSW see it coming?
Axed Maroons captain DCE shock absentee from decider
Axed or injured Queensland players Kalyn Ponga, Beau Fermor and Moeaki Fotuaika were on hand to witness Queensland’s miracle – but there was a notable absentee.
Watch: Shocking moment can of alcohol thrown at Blues star
A famous State of Origin decider has been marred by an ugly tunnel incident at Accor Stadium after a full can of alcohol was launched at a NSW Blues star. WATCH THE VIDEO.
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