Blues
‘Carter is in tears’: Origin fans turned away from Suncorp Stadium, blame ticket hack
Nicola Healey was turned away at the gates of Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night with her young son, and now believes her Ticketek account has been hacked.
- by Marissa Calligeros
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Huge trio’s loss laid bare: Four things learned from end of Maroons’ reign
For all the bravery Queensland displayed, ultimately something had to give. It makes you wonder, how much of a difference would their injured trio have made?
- by Nick Wright
‘I was scared of him’: The intensity of the Blues under Maguire
Michael Maguire’s reputation for intensity had intimidated some Blues players, but in the Origin arena, it’s exactly what NSW need to succeed.
- by Billie Eder
Blues brothers: Crichton siblings face off as NSW pumps up the volume
Stephen and Christian Crichton, despite both enjoying NRL stints at Penrith and Canterbury, had never played with or against each other. That changed on Thursday.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Giants, ‘demons’ and Latrell: Three burning questions Maroons must answer
A third-straight series triumph is within their grasp, but the Queensland Maroons face several burning questions that need answering.
- by Nick Wright
Latrell Mitchell wins NSW spot, Sharks pair axed
The Rabbitohs’ star will play his first game for the Blues since 2021, while Nicho Hynes has lost his halfback spot as Michael Maguire rings the changes for game two.
- by Adam Pengilly and Michael Chammas
Hammer silences debate: Four things learned from Maroons’ triumph
The Maroons have clinched an early lead in the series, with one man silencing suggestions of a move and debate sure to rage over an ugly hit.
- by Nick Wright
Analysis
NRL 2024
‘Don’t stop moving’: How Maroons can overcome 224kg Blues advantage
Queensland is taking on a NSW forward pack that, in some ways, has their measure. What do the stats say about the contest up front?
- by Nick Wright
‘Nothing to prove’: Darkest days to trigger Carrigan’s defining moment
Speaking ahead of a vastly different brand of State of Origin, a former Maroons enforcer has lifted the lid on how a Broncos star can define his career.
- by Nick Wright
Rye grass, whiskey bars, an ice skating rink and a cinema: Inside NSW’s Origin camp
Eight weeks ago, the hotel didn’t have a gym and the field looked like a “goat track”. It’s now the NSW Blues’ mountain hideaway.
- by Michael Chammas
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NRL 2024
‘I’ll be ready’: Why Broncos guns could soon be heated rivals
Amid a logjam for a centre spot in the State of Origin, two teammates have announced their cases for respective recalls. Have your say on who should win the race.
- by Nick Wright
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