Queensland Maroons
Smith in Immortal race under NRL’s new rules
Cameron Smith and Queensland’s era of State of Origin greats are in contention to become Immortals as soon as August under the NRL’s revised hall-of-fame rules.
- by Scott Bailey
Latest
The last Origin decider in Brisbane featured a brawl. It’s why the Blues won’t back down again
Michael Maguire has preached to his team not to take a backwards step. So, if there’s a repeat of the last major State of Origin brawl, Blues players won’t be slow to react.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘No beaches in Penrith’: Luai rescued on surfing trip
NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai had to be pulled from the water at Urbnsurf as the Blues hit the waves on Tuesday morning.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Opinion
State of Origin
History points to Maroons three-peat – but don’t put your glasshouse on it
After day one of the State of Origin gibber fest, it’s fair to say “bullying” will be the buzzword of choice in the lead-up to the decider.
- by Andrew Webster
Blues debutant Mitch Barnett missed the birth of his son – to help his NSW teammates
The 30-year-old will get his first Origin cap in the series decider – and coach Michael Maguire knows the extent of his sacrifice.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘It was the reality’: How Ponga defied retirement threat to seal Origin fate
As Kalyn Ponga announces his return to the Origin arena, how he and another livewire star combine could make or break the Maroons’ quest for victory.
- by Nick Wright
‘Gordie might be sitting inside that glasshouse’: Maguire takes aim at Maroons legend
The NSW coach has criticised Queensland and Gorden Tallis for being upset with some of his side’s tactics in the second Origin game.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Billie Eder
Analysis
NRL 2024
Slater is yet to lose a series as coach. But has he got it wrong this time?
Billy Slater is undefeated at the Queensland helm. But as a shock snubbing continues after the capitulation in game two, has he got it right?
- by Nick Wright
Updated
State of Origin
The four Blues options to replace injured Latrell in Origin decider
NSW coach Michael Maguire has been dealt a huge blow, with Latrell Mitchell set to miss the series decider due to a foot injury.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Halves crisis deepens: Four things learnt from Broncos’ brave defeat
Has a defeat restored the Broncos finals hopes? It may sound bizarre, but Brisbane’s 14-6 defeat to Penrith has restored some hope.
- by Nick Wright
NRL seek answers from Maroons about HIA interchange
The NRL have written to the QRL seeking clarification over Reuben Cotter’s HIA substitution in Origin II, and is reviewing a potential interchange card bungle by the Maroons.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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