Two ex-coaches return in shock appointment
NSW has made a bold choice to replace Michael Maguire, with two former coaches returning to the Blues in a surprise appointment.
State Of Origin
Why the only fans cheering Daley’s appointment are Maroons
Laurie Daley is a NSW legend and one of the best blokes in rugby league, but his Origin record won’t exactly fill Blues fans with hope going into the next series, writes BRENT READ.
Rockstar Reece or misunderstood marvel? Billy knows all too well
A revolutionary fullback with lightning speed, devilishly good looks and an excruciatingly intense media spotlight. If anyone knows what Reece Walsh is going through, it’s Billy Slater.
Hunt, DCE blindside Slater as they weigh up Origin futures
Queensland coach Billy Slater faces a succession plan with the Maroons in danger of losing their skipper Daly Cherry-Evans and a Broncos bound Ben Hunt.
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Million-dollar question answered: Walsh, Ponga unleashed
Reece Walsh. Kalyn Ponga. It’s the one-two magic act that could help the mighty Maroons conjure up another famous Queensland triumph in a Suncorp decider. Here’s how it’ll work.
Origin ‘myth’ debunked once and for all
NSW’s incredible win in the 2024 State of Origin series has finally shut the door on one of the great fallacies of the interstate series.
Victorious Blues unveil new trophy immortalising Mortimer
Who says NSW doesn’t get Origin? The Blues celebrated a famous victory against Queensland by unveiling a new trophy immortalising the great Steve Mortimer, writes DEAN RITCHIE.
‘How?’: Legend, coach in awkward TV clash
Gorden Tallis and Michael Maguire have had one final duel for the State of Origin series after the Qld legend erupted.
NRL clubs fume over bans following Origin melee
Two NRL clubs have joined forces in calling for an overhaul in rules around representative bans in the wake of the State of Origin melee which saw nine players charged and two suspended.
Seven reasons Billy Slater and Queensland lost the Origin series
The Maroons had a great opportunity to register a three-peat of State of Origin series victories under Billy Slater after winning Game 1, but blew it with a historic decider loss on home soil. This is where it went wrong for Queensland.
Reece in pieces: Why NRL needs to protect Walsh
Queensland and Broncos fullback Reece Walsh was undoubtedly targeted in the Origin decider – and Maroons legends have urged the NRL to protect him from being bashed out of the game.
Origin winners and losers: Madge’s captain Jurbo call vindicated
NSW’s victory at the cauldron has saved Jake Trbojevic’s Origin career, while a timid performance from Qld fullback Reece Walsh spells more bad news for the Broncos. Here are the winners and losers from the Origin decider.
QLD heartbreak as Blues shatter 19-year Suncorp hoodoo
Courageous Queensland have been denied a hat-trick of titles as the NSW Blues snapped a 19-year Suncorp Stadium to become State of Origin champions.
‘Unacceptable’: Fans erupt over Ch9 ‘joke’
Footy fans were left fuming on Wednesday night after the State of Origin decider was repeatedly interrupted by an “unacceptable” sight.
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