Two key calls could deliver Origin history
Some called it panic after Queensland lost the opening State of Origin game, but coach Billy Slater’s one big move has breathed life into the Maroons.
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Telling detail in Slater’s changeroom embrace
All eyes were on Queensland coach Billy Slater after a fiery build-up to Origin Game 2, and a touching moment in the sheds said it all.
Munster’s extraordinary address floors Slater
Cameron Munster sat down next to Billy Slater and launched into an extraordinary address that left his old Storm teammate taken aback.
‘Can’t tell you’: NSW rage at Origin debacle
The frustration was palpable for NSW coach Laurie Daley and captain Isaah Yeo as the Blues go back to the drawing board for the decider.
Munster goes rogue with emotional gesture
Billy Slater had a disastrous build-up to Game 2, but his Maroons were desperate to defend their coach after their stirring win over NSW.
‘Joke’: Luai learns fate for ‘blatant eye gouge’
Jarome Luai has come under heavy fire for an ugly act in the first half of State of Origin 2 that fans feel wasn’t appropriately punished.
Origin alive after epic Maroons upset
In true underdog style Queensland weathered a storm of criticism after game one and then a stunning NSW comeback in game two to seal an Origin win for the ages.
‘Good options’ to captain Wallabies: Kiss
Queensland Reds coach and future Wallabies mentor Les Kiss likes the number of captaincy options there are for the national team.
Business listed for sale complete with a camel called Sandy
A unique business opportunity is for sale in Queensland, and it comes complete with a camel called Sandy. Oh, and a pig called Dorothy. Check it out!
Origin 2: Where to watch the decider in Darwin and surrounds
Origin fever will hit the Top End as the Maroons fight to level the series against the Blues in Perth. Here’s where to watch Game 2 across Darwin and surrounds.
Slater apologises for ‘disgraceful’ comment
Billy Slater has crossed a line in the eyes of rugby league commentators with the Queensland coach causing outrage with one comment.
Trainer with top strike-rate handed lengthy ban for steroid offences
Young Rockhampton trainer Nick Walsh, who boasts a fabulous strike rate, has been disqualified for 12 months after an anabolic steroid was detected in one of his horses.
‘I feel terrible’: Sorry Slater owns up to mistake
After many in the rugby league world turned on Billy Slater for one reference in an emotional press conference, the Queensland coach has apologised.
Slater’s ‘dramatic’ move in escalating feud
Billy Slater had to compose himself and mentioned former Maroons coach Paul Green as he responded to being called a “grub”.
Hidden edge NSW has over Qld ahead of Origin
NSW fans will be entering the State of Origin clash with a surprising source of leverage over Queensland.
Emotional Slater lashes ‘grub’ claim
As former NRL star Aaron Woods radio show took a ratings hit he also copped it between the eyes from irate Queensland coach Billy Slater after a personal attack.
Victorian pacer on Tasmanian path to The Eureka
Star pacer Fighter Command will bypass the Queensland riches to focus on a Tasmanian pathway towards a spot in the world’s richest harness race.
139kg Aussie monster adds to NFL ranks
It used to be that Australians could only be punters in the NFL, but a Brisbane-born giant has joined a growing cohort of non-punters to ink a deal.
Melbourne Cup champ no certainty for Queensland horse of year honour
Melbourne Cup champion Knight’s Choice may be named Queensland Horse of the Year but two other contenders have claims, writes Ben Dorries.
Shock discovery in boot of burning car
A Queensland man has been charged after police made a wild discovery inside an allegedly stolen car that caught fire on the M1.
Person killed in crash on major highway
One person is dead after a serious multi-vehicle crash on a major city motorway, triggering lengthy delays and marking a horror 24 hours on the state’s roads.
‘Very ordinary’: Gould doubles down on criticism over DCE axing
Phil Gould has condemned Billy Slater’s decision to axe Daly Cherry-Evans from the Queensland squad for game two, claiming the under-pressure Maroons will be lucky to score two tries in Perth.
‘Reliable’ Lion backed to fill void
Jack Payne’s misfortune has opened the door for a long-time Lion to regain a spot in Brisbane’s defence.
‘Lies’: Pheobe Bishop family feud erupts
The mother of a Queensland teen allegedly murdered by her housemates has accused her own sister of creating a “circus” with comments about the case.
Moment car races through roadblock
Footage has emerged of a car narrowly missing police officers as it drove through a roadblock at the scene of a fatal crash west of Brisbane.
Nudity, bikies, drugs: Australia’s worst tenants
Aussie real estate agents have exposed the brutal truth about Australia’s worst tenants that will shock you.
Cairns teen allegedly tortured, head shaved
Queensland police have found a missing teenager who was allegedly kidnapped, held captive and assaulted in a horror ordeal.
NRL star’s incredible $1m sacrifice for family
Adam Reynolds has foregone $1m to remain in Brisbane, but the halfback says the decision wasn’t due to his loyalty to his club but rather to his family.
‘Sacked from six clubs’: Legend goes off
Queensland great Gorden Tallis has had enough of the attacks on Billy Slater, drawing a line in the sand after a former NSW star called him a “grub”.
Lions must make ‘statement’ against Cats
A Lions great says Brisbane needs to make a statement against Geelong following a dip in form to avoid a third successive defeat.
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