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.
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.
NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai has revealed the moment that will haunt him long after the dust settles in the wake of the Blues’ disappointing series decider loss in front of a sellout home crowd at Accor Stadium.
The Blues were left shattered and stunned in the wake of their horror loss in the Origin decider, prompting an unscripted honesty session in the dressing room in which the players apologised to the coaching staff.
Maroons enforcer Josh Papalii’s young son has captured the hearts of rugby league fans around the country, after a touching tribute to his baby brother in front of over three million TV viewers.
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.
The State of Origin shield is on its way back to Queensland after Billy Slater’s Maroons — inspired by Cameron Munster and Tom Dearden — embarrassed NSW 24-12 in a stunning series decider.
They did it once for Arthur Beetson. They did for Cam Smith. For Wally Lewis. And now for Cam Munster, the Queensland captain who overcame heartbreak to lead a Maroons miracle.
Just days after the death of his father Cameron Munster led the Queensland Maroons to an unforgettable series win in Sydney
The results are in. Our experts have made their tips and bold predictions ahead of the Origin III decider, with one going as far to call on Billy Slater to stand down if Queensland lose the series.
Queensland legend Paul ‘Fatty’ Vautin has delivered his pre-game speech to the Maroons, saying they must dig deeper than they ever have before if they are to beat the Blues and create Origin history.
What role will Josh Papalii play, what NSW needs from Spencer Leniu and a shock pick for man of the match – all that and more as PHIL ROTHFIELD and ROBERT CRADDOCK go head-to-head in the lead up to the decider.
NSW’s courageous State of Origin pioneers will welcome the current generation of Blues heroes onto the field in Origin III, hoping to inspire a courageous series victory.
Supported by his family, Cameron Munster led the Queensland’s captain’s run in Sydney as the Maroons skipper prepares for one of the most inspirational moments in State of Origin history. WATCH the footage.
He thought it was gone forever, but Wally Lewis has shed tears at the discovery of his first State of Origin jersey, which will be the last thing Queensland players see before they go into battle in Sydney.
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