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.
State Of Origin
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.
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