‘Always one’: Tribute ruined by ‘idiot’
An “idiot” fan has been called out after ruining a minute of silence for ahead of the State of Origin decider in Brisbane.
State Of Origin
Coach’s huge prize for unthinkable victory
Michael Maguire is on the verge of coaching NSW to an unthinkable series victory, and it might open doors that were previously closed.
‘Rubbish’: Maroons hit back at Slater claim
Queensland has hit back at claims surrounding “rattled” Billy Slater ahead of the State of Origin series decider.
Report exposes bombshell behind Origin rift
Claims of a rift between Billy Slater and an exiled star have come to light with details emerging about the mysterious axing.
Maroons skipper clear on playing future
Ahead of a monster State of Origin decider, the Queensland captain has answered speculation about what his Maroons future looks like.
Origin star rescued, dare goes horribly wrong
Blues five-eighth Jarome Luai says his life flashed before his eyes as a NSW team bonding session went horribly wrong.
NSW star, wife make ultimate sacrifice
NSW rookie Mitch Barnett and his wife have made an incredible personal sacrifice to put the state ahead of their family.
Slater act is pure Queensland sacrilege
Billy Slater has been accused of a disrespectful act after a clear sign that State of Origin has finally got to the Queensland coach.
‘Never played’: QLD great savages Blues coach
The running feud between Michael Maguire and Gorden Tallis has reignited with the Maroons great firing shots at the Blues coach.
NSW rocked as star sent for scans
NSW has been forced to call up a possible replacement just hours after a Blues star was selected to replace Latrell Mitchell.
Injury scare iced for recalled NSW ace
The star centre called in to replace Latrell Mitchell in the NSW side for the State of Origin decider has been sent for scans on his hamstring.
Star snubbed again amid mass Maroons changes
It only took one match back from injury for Kalyn Ponga to earn a Queensland recall, but coach Billy Slater held firm on not picking one star.
Billy Slater in huge Maroons team backflip
Queensland coach Billy Slater is reportedly set to axe multiple stars as part of a shake up for the State of Origin series decider.
Star’s Origin audition goes up in flames
Tom Trbojevic’s hopes of returning to the NSW Blues line-up appear shot after he failed to have an impact on Saturday night.
NRL acts over suspected Maroons breach
Queensland’s handling of a big hit in State of Origin Game 2 has prompted an investigation from the NRL over manipulation of the rules.
Latrell comes clean with stunning revelation
Latrell Mitchell has made a rare, startling admission about his private life after revealing why he has been getting “s*** on”.
Maroons gets good news for decider
After a horror night in Melbourne on Wednesday, the Maroons needed some positive news and got it from a crucial injury update.
Latrell’s early morning act after Origin
His return helped spark the best Blues’ performance in years, but Latrell Mitchell was spotted making an early escape from the NSW camp.
‘Sack Billy?’: Fiery clash over Slater ‘blunders’
Gorden Tallis and Phil Rothfield have butted heads over whether Queensland coach Billy Slater should make changes to his side for Game 3.
Aussie icon’s Origin anthem steals the show
Queensland have dominated the first ever women’s State of Origin decider to win the shield, while an Aussie icon’s anthem rendition stole the show.
NSW legends make Slater a laughing stock
Billy Slater has been turned into a punching bag for NSW after a post-game blooper that has left some fans chortling.
NRL verdict shows prickly Latrell act was perfection
Latrell Mitchell has avoided a suspension with his controversial act proving his trademark aggression was spot on.
NSW’s elephant in the room exposed
NSW legend and rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns has given Mitch Moses the ultimate compliment, but there’s a big elephant in the room.
Maroons coach snaps back in fiery exchange
The Queensland coach was asked to explain a cryptic response to a question after his side’s Origin thrashing – and bristled at the reporter.
Walsh savaged: ‘Did more in game one’
Rugby league fans have labelled Reece Walsh as the “most overrated player of his generation” after an Origin disappearing act.
‘Can de done’: Bruising Blues not shy of making history
Bursting with confidence after bashing Queensland in Melbourne, the NSW coach says a shocking record in deciding games means nothing for his new group.
‘We’re Queenslanders’: Slater quiet on changes
Nothing went right for Queensland in an MCG thumping but coach Billy Slater wasn’t going to be jumping at shadows when it comes to turning things around for the decider.
Latrell silenced by crowd’s stunning act
Latrell Mitchell was distracted by an overwhelming sound from the MCG crowd during a post-match interview with Paul Gallen.
‘Can’t do that’: Unseen Luai act stuns
If Jarome Luai is trying to avoid being seen as public enemy No. 1 in Queensland, the Blues five-eighth is going about it all wrong.
Hayne breaks silence after prison release
A dream fortnight for Jarryd Hayne got even better on Wednesday night – and he couldn’t contain his excitement.
‘Hypocrisy’: Controversy erupts over sin bin
Blues enforcer Liam Martin has avoided a sin bin for a lifting tackle that a rugby league legend believed was an obvious offence.
Reece Walsh’s brutal reality check
All eyes were on Reece Walsh’s return but Queensland’s superstar No.1 was nowhere to be seen. Meanwhile, Daly Cherry-Evans and Ben Hunt were dealt a brutal reality check.
Moses shatters records, Latrell masterclass
NSW scored the most first-half points in State of Origin history in an absolute bloodbath opening 40 minutes in front of 90,084 people.
Footy world in disbelief over head rub sin bin
The rugby league world has been left speechless after Origin Game 2 erupted in the second half over an act that had fans stunned.
‘Overwhelmed’: Blues bask in Origin stunner
NSW has produced a scarcely believable first half of Origin football, marching to a commanding win to level up the series.
Qld legend’s brutal reaction to demolition
NSW destroyed Queensland in the first half of Game 2, shattering all sorts of State of Origin records and leaving a Maroons legend stunned.
‘Is it 2008?’: Fans blast Origin entertainment
In yet more proof that you can’t make everyone happy all the time, the pre-game entertainment for the State of Origin drew a mixed reaction.
‘Filthy’: Billy Slater in handshake drama
Billy Slater’s final mindgame before State of Origin Game 2 has ruffled feathers after he shared a handshake with Michael Maguire.
‘Worked that out’: Origin mystery answered
Billy Slater and Michael Maguire have gone head-to-head in a joint press conference, answering one of the big questions in the lead up to Game 2.
Coaches square off after ‘glass houses’ barb
Rival State of Origin coaches Billy Slater and Michael Maguire shook hands and sat next to each other in Melbourne as tension heats up ahead of game 2.
Sly NSW act an ‘up yours’ to Reece Walsh
NSW has quietly sent Queensland an “up yours” before Origin II with a training camp act focused on Reece Walsh.
AFL legend’s ultimate State of Origin betrayal
AFL legend Dermott Brereton has paid the ultimate compliment to the NRL’s State of Origin ahead of Game 2 in Melbourne.
‘Totally wrong’: Maroons blow up at Ch9 ad
A decision by host broadcaster Channel 9 to use an infamous moment from Game 1 in a commercial hasn’t gone down well.
Maroon bristles at Latrell Mitchell comments
The mind games are flying ahead of Origin 2, with a Queenslander denying a recalled Blue is in their heads.
‘I love his eyes’: Billy’s joke says it all
The footy world was convinced that Billy Slater is finally starting to feel the Origin heat but the Queensland legend has had the last laugh.
Joey Johns stunned by star’s pre-game act
Andrew Johns has seen a lot in his NRL career as a player and commentator but the Immortal hadn’t seen this one before.
Legend calls for Blues skipper to be axed
NSW captain Jake Trbojevic has hit back after a call from former Blues enforcer Mark Geyer that he should be dropped for Game 2 in Melbourne.
‘Nowhere to hide’: Star’s shock Origin reveal
Queensland selector Darren Lockyer has revealed why Selwyn Cobbo was dropped for Game 2 after Billy Slater’s selection bomb.
Walsh’s surprise reaction to Origin wipe-out
Reece Walsh has addressed the infamous high shot that wiped him out of Origin 1 and any concerns he has returning for Queensland.
Slater’s response to Madge swipe falls flat
Maroons coach Billy Slater had an awkward exchange with a journalist over Blues counterpart Michael Maguire’s subtle dig.
Leniu question Latrell didn’t want to answer
Latrell Mitchell was keen to move on when asked about a Blues teammate following his racial sledge earlier in the season.
How Watson can emulate Blues legend on debut
Some State of Origin rookies wing it on debut, but Blues coach Michael Maguire wants Connor Watson to play like Craig Wing.
‘Glass houses’: Maguire slams Walsh claim
Michael Maguire has fired the first shot ahead of Game 2, with the NSW coach slamming Queensland for suggesting his side targeted Reece Walsh.
‘Not 100 per cent’: Slater explains shock axing
He played a key role in Queensland’s opening State of Origin win, but Selwyn Cobbo won’t be at the MCG next week for a very specific reason.
Blues coach’s brutal phone call revealed
NSW coach Michael Maguire has swung the axe in his bid to keep this year’s State of Origin series against Queensland alive.
Bombshell verdict on Latrell Origin call
Latrell Mitchell’s fate has been decided with reports claiming the Rabbitohs star’s State of Origin exile is over.
Latrell breaks silence as pic says it all
As calls for Latrell Mitchell’s return to the NSW Origin side continue to grow ahead of Game 2, the Blues coach may have just showed his hand.
Welcome to Country ‘missed the mark’
The Welcome to Country at sporting events is again in the spotlight, with debate raging over the ‘tokenistic’ Origin version.
‘Not a fact’: Great busts Latrell Origin myth
The Bulldogs and NSW great had a blunt message for Latrell Mitchell’s critics as rumours swirl over his game two prospects.
Latrell’s secret Origin meeting flips script
NSW coach Michael Maguire and Latrell Mitchell will come face-to-face hours before the Rabbitohs star’s fate is decided.
‘His dead’: Star’s Walsh comment slammed
One of Joseph Sua’ali’i’s Roosters teammates has landed in hot water over a two word comment on Instagram after Origin I.
‘Conspiracy’ erupts over horror Origin act
The act divided the rugby league world but the Maroons seem to believe there’s more to Joseph Sua’ali’i’s hit on Reece Walsh than meets the eye.
Unthinkable Origin scenes stun footy world
History has once again been made in Newcastle with the Women’s State of Origin heading to a decider after the most absurd of finishes.
Qld great doubles down on four-word sledge
Queensland assistant Nate Myles opened up on his vicious Joseph Sua’ali’i sledge with a withering assessment of the ugly act.
‘I’m security’: Ikin‘s embarrassing door fail
The Queensland Rugby League boss was attempting to enter the Maroons rooms after game one when a security guard stepped in.
NSW coach torn to shreds after checkmate
Brad Fittler and Phil Gould have absolutely scorched Michael Maguire after a moment where the NSW coach was badly exposed.
Latrell photo causes stir as storm erupts
Latrell Mitchell has poked the bear of just about every NRL fan with a simple photo that appears to say much more than it looks.
Sua’ali’i breaks silence on hit with classy post
After becoming the earliest player in State of Origin history to be sent off, the banned NSW centre has expressed his remorse for his costly hit.
‘Dinosaur’: Fatty Vautin torn to shreds
Paul Vautin was torched by fans for comments made during State of Origin Game 1, but Billy Slater landed the biggest slap.
Expletive four-word Origin spray exposed
A Queensland assistant coach lost his cool after an explosive Origin incident and delivered a devastating four-word message to a sent off star.
Australia wildly divided over Origin anthem
An Australian Idol winner took a huge risk by unveiling a whole new take on Advance Australia Fair, drawing a very mixed response.
Freddy’s wild commentary call torn to shreds
One of the most controversial calls of former NSW coach Brad Fittler has come back to bite the Blues legend in the commentary box.
NSW hammered in Origin KO ‘nightmare’
NSW have copped a hammering in the State of Origin opener after an ugly hit on Reece Walsh crushed any hope they had of an upset.
One word NSW never wanted to hear
The NSW Blues State of Origin series got off to the worst possible start with one word giving the side no solace in the brutal horror show.
Billy Slater bites back in tense exchange
The Queensland coach refused to answer one question despite being asked multiple times in his post-match press conference.
Joey caught up in explosive Origin moment
Andrew Johns was caught up in the most controversial moment of Origin I as the rugby league community divided in explosive fashion.
Cold-blooded captain rubs salt in NSW wound
The Queensland skipper took the man of the match award in game one before walking away with the soul of the beaten Blues.
Star’s brutal miss as big question emerges
It was a brave effort by the Blues and several players stood up, however there will be a few who face a nervous wait for Game II.
Billy Slater’s masterstroke silences critics
QLD skipper Daly Cherry-Evans steered his state to its biggest win in Sydney, while Ben Hunt and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow also stunned for the Maroons.
NSW Premier puts Queensland in its place
NSW Premier Chris Minns has fired the first shot in State of Origin 2024, taking aim at Queensland without saying one word.
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