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.
State Of Origin
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.
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