‘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.
State Of Origin
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.
Viral clip shows NSW star has us ‘fooled’
NSW coach Michael Maguire says Jarome Luai has “got everyone fooled” and a revealing video has emerged that says it all.
Star Tiger stunned by Benji holiday critics
Api Koroisau had a blunt message for critics who had an issue with Benji Marshall’s mid-season getaway to Fiji.
Slater’s frosty response to big Qld question
Billy Slater has refused to rule out making late changes to his side for the State of Origin opener in a tense press conference on Tuesday.
Maguire’s truth bombs for Hynes critics
He is coming off an injury and a poor game, but Nicho Hynes has received enormous backing from Blues coach Michael Maguire.
Maguire drops selection bomb on Origin eve
Michael Maguire has ruled out a late change to the Blues team for Origin Game 1, in a risky call that could play into Queensland’s hands.
Scary Walsh prediction from Maroons camp
The prospect of playing in front of 80,000 screaming Blues fans isn’t expected to trouble Reece Walsh, with teammates predicting the fullback will only get better over the next few years.
‘Not unusual’: NRL rebuff critics of NSW Tedesco move
Queensland fans might not be happy with the Blues bringing back James Tedesco, but they must have short memories.
‘Gutted for him’: Edwards loss hits Origin teammates
Losing Dylan Edwards just days out from the State of Origin series opener isn’t a complete disaster given his replacement but it’s still a setback for his teammates.
‘Weren’t happy’: Roosters filthy over Tedesco
Roosters powerbrokers were reportedly “not happy” as details about James Tedesco’s State of Origin drama emerge.
NSW announce team change bombshell
NSW has announced James Tedesco will play in the State of Origin series opener with the Blues forced into a drastic team change.
Sydney Trains slap down Queensland fans
The Blues need all the help they can get in this year’s Origin series and Transport NSW had a savage message for Queenslanders.
NSW rookie hits back at the haters
Amid all the opinions about whether rugby-bound Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii should be playing for NSW the young star has decided there’s only a few he cares about.
‘Pot of lies’: Sly Queensland move goes too far
Furious NSW has called Queensland out over a “pot of lies” just days before the State of Origin series opener in Sydney.
Luai and Walsh to renew hostilities
Jarome Luai has vowed to use his head in other ways when NSW take on Queensland next week after last year’s fiery finish to game two in Brisbane.
Look, it’s the Blues’ brothers!
It’s the Western Sydney school that has produced more than its fair share of NRL players, and students are set to cheer themselves hoarse watching Origin next week.
Paul Vautin ‘not happy’ with Slater move
Queensland legend Paul ‘Fatty’ Vautin isn’t happy with a bold move by Billy Slater that he fears might come back to bite the Maroons.
NSW rookie’s stunning Origin reveal
Dylan Edwards has waited 28 years to pull on the Blues jersey and his debut will be a completely foreign experience after making a surprise Origin revelation.
‘It’s an advantage’: Legend’s wild conspiracy
Maroons legend Gorden Tallis has been called out after he pushed an audacious conspiracy theory as the Origin mind games begin.
Walsh declares his future is only at one club
The Broncos will be without Reece Walsh over the Origin period, but it’s a small sacrifice they’ll be willing to make if it means they can re-sign him for life.
‘Cut open’: NSW rocked by injury blow
State of Origin is well and truly upon us, with NSW’s training camp struck by an injury as a key figure reportedly got “cut open”.
NSW icon wants star axed as rumour swirls
Blues coach Michael Maguire has been left totally exposed to an absurd situation with a NSW legend now calling for major change.
Slater comment proves he’s Origin genius
A comment made by Billy Slater should strike fear into NSW as the State of Origin mind games well and truly kick into full swing.
Latrell post causes stir as rumour swirls
Latrell Mitchell has taken to Instagram after a Queensland legend poured fuel on a burning rumour about his NSW snub.
Maguire’s shock claim over Joseph Suaalii
Rugby-bound Joseph Suaalii was one of the most contentious selections in Michael Maguire’s NSW squad for Origin 1.
Coach explains huge call on axed skipper
There was one topic axed skipper James Tedesco didn’t want to discuss in a “tough” phone call with the NSW coach.
‘Conspiracy theory’ as Queensland drop bomb
A former NSW coach has floated a conspiracy theory to explain Billy Slater’s divisive decision to axe one of Queensland’s biggest stars.
Latrell snubbed as secret meeting revealed
Michael Maguire and Latrell Mitchell reportedly met in secret. His State of Origin selection snub appears to have been sealed on the spot.
Billy bites back at journo in prickly exchange
Maroons coach Billy Slater has shot back at a journalist over their description of one Queensland player in a prickly press conference.
Controversy erupts over NSW’s ‘strange’ selection
One glaring omission from NSW’s State of Origin squad has been slammed by former players as Michael Maguire made a host of changes.
Text message emerges as Slater axes star
Queensland coach Billy Slater has made sweeping changes to his team for the State of Origin series and one star’s sad text has emerged.
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