78 articles tagged "state-of-origin"
Queensland have defeated NSW 24-12 to win the State of Origin decider and clinch an improbable series victory that very few saw coming. Galvanised by Cameron Munster’s brave decision to play days after his dad’
Cameron Munster is preparing to lead Queensland in tonight’s State of Origin decider against New South Wales following a touching moment at Accor Stadium yesterday. Munster’s mother Debbie, his wife Bianca, and
Brian To'o has been declared fit for the State of Origin decider after NSW coach Laurie Daley confirmed he would play an unchanged team at Sydney's Olympic stadium. To'o got through a full training session with NSW
Cameron Munster is determined to lead the Queensland Maroons out during tomorrow night's State of Origin decider, despite receiving the sudden and tragic news that his father, Steven, had passed away over the weekend.
With the State of Origin decider coming up this Wednesday, another NSW Blues player is under an injury cloud, with prop Stefano Utoikamanu battling a calf issue. It was reported that Utoikamanu wore a compression b
Queensland Maroon’s star fullback Kalyn Ponga is in doubt for the State of Origin decider against the NSW Blues after suffering a foot injury while playing for his Newcastle Knights side in their disappointing 22-18 l
The NSW Blues were denied their greatest comeback in State of Origin history by the slimmest of margins, falling short 26-24 as the Queensland Maroons set up a game 3 decider after edging the Blues in Perth. The Bl
Former Australian commentator and Queensland legend Paul Vautin has called out the Maroons team for being soft and failing to get physical with the NSW Blues in game one last month. Vautin says the Maroons played s
Tensions are boiling over ahead of State of Origin Game II in Perth, with Queensland coach Billy Slater delivering a scathing response to former New South Wales forward Aaron Woods. Slater’s impassioned press con
NSW five-eighth Mitchell Moses has been ruled out of Origin II at next Wednesday after suffering a calf injury at training. Moses injured his calf 20 minutes into an opposed training session in the Blue Mountains t
NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley has made just one change to his side for game two, with prop Stefano Utoikamanu earning a recall in the front-row rotation. The 25-year-old will replace Mitch Barnett after the Warriors
The New South Wales Blues defeated the Queensland Maroons in the State of Origin Game 1 with 18-6. Blues lead 14-2 at the break. After tough opening exchanges, including a scuffle two minutes in, the Blues bur
NSW Blues forward Liam Martin has declared his side will thrive off a hostile Suncorp Stadium reception as they look to claim back-to-back wins at the venue for the first time in nearly 30 years. Thirteen players f
The Westpac NSW Blues are preparing to travel into enemy territory as they look to begin their State of Origin series defence with a win over Queensland. The Blues will return to Suncorp Stadium for the first time
Brisbane Broncos prop Payne Haas has been cleared to play for NSW in State of Origin Game I tonight. The Blues will wait until the last moment to decide whether centre Stephen Crichton is fit to play. While Ha
Queensland Maroons hooker Harry Grant has assured Queensland fans that he is right to go for Game One and said the energy of the team’s newcomers has them primed to win back the shield. Grant missed four games in
Former high school classmates Hudson Young and Max King have declared they are ready to make an instant impact off the bench for the NSW Blues as they reunite in tomorrow’s State of Origin opener. The pair grew
Matt Burton has been called into Blues camp as 18th man if Stephen Crichton is ruled out today, with Campbell Graham on the verge of an Origin debut. All eyes were on injured front-rower Payne Haas at NSW training
Queensland centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow sent a scare through the Maroons camp after suffering a knock at training yesterday. However, a Queensland spokesperson said there were "no major concernsâ€. Team mate Pa
A photo of Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans laughing with Origin I referee Ashley Klein inside an empty 4 Pines Park has raised eyebrows in Blues camp. This masthead snapped an image of the Queensland captain a
