‘We weren’t good enough’: NSW blew it big time
The Blues will spend the next 12-months wondering what the hell went wrong, as Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater orchestrated a remarkable comeback to beat NSW on their home turf.
State Of Origin
Devoid of ideas, embarrassed: State of Origin player ratings
Queensland has reclaimed the State of Origin shield as the Blues were left to lament a series that slipped away. So who failed to hit the mark for the Blues? Check out our Game Three player ratings.
‘Ban for life’: NSW star in disgusting incident
An investigation has begun after a NSW star was involved in an ugly post-match incident following the State of Origin series decider.
Cleary’s sad Origin confession as Daley demands second chance
Nathan Cleary has proven himself to be the best player on the planet for the past five years – but he’s made a shock admission about his Origin legacy.
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The one feat Jarome Luai has over Nathan Cleary
For all the talk about Nathan Cleary needing to dominate Origin, Jarome Luai already has. And he heads into the game three decider as a dangerously underestimated star for NSW.
Sticky’s emotional tribute to returning Maroons hero
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has a special bond with all of his players, but his relationship with returning Queensland hero Josh Papalii is one he has with no one else, writes Peter Badel.
$160k windfall to cap off Shibasaki’s stunning career revival
Just 12 months ago he was languishing on the NRL scrap heap. Now Gehamat Shibasaki has hit the jackpot, with the Maroons bolter set to pocket $160,000 this season following his stunning resurrection.
The day the NRL’s angriest coach copped some of his own medicine
NSW Blues adviser Craig Bellamy’s tongue lashing sprays are a thing of rugby league legend, but those closest to the great coach insist there’s another side of the man that the public do not see.
Why Daley’s loyalty may be his final undoing
The biggest risk heading into Origin III isn’t a 26-year-old debutant or a veteran pulled out of rep retirement. It’s NSW coach Laurie Daley’s commitment to selection loyalty, writes BRENT READ.
No booze, 10 kids: Toia’s rise from Broncos to tackling Trell
Robert Toia was part of the Brisbane Broncos’ famed junior academy before the Roosters struck. One of 10 kids, he’s since quit alcohol on his way to muzzling Blues star Latrell Mitchell.
Grant’s miracle Maroons sickbed recovery revealed
Harry Grant has been given the green light by the Maroons medical team after overcoming a virus, as the Storm go on red alert to prevent the star hooker being poached by the Bears.
‘Sirro’s Happy Hour’: Inside Blues’ Whiskey Tavern bonding sessions
Every Thursday night in Blues camp, legendary NSW hard man Paul Sironen hosts a camp bonding session at Two Doctors Whiskey Tavern. But, as ‘Sirro’ reveals, the bonding sessions have changed a little since his playing days. WATCH THE VIDEO
Munster launches Slater defence amid claims coach is ‘cracking’
Billy Slater has adopted a siege mentality ahead of the decider, prompting claims the coach is feeling the strain of a taxing series. However, skipper Cameron Munster has rubbished suggestions Slater is letting the pressure get to him.
‘They’re on ice’: Bulging disc grounds Blues superstar
NSW halves Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai have trained with the main squad for the first time but three teammates remain sidelined ahead of the decider.
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