New South Wales’ new-look side ushered in a new State of Origin era in style, finishing over the top of a plucky Queensland 22-12 to take a one-nil series lead at the MCG. In their first match under Brad Fittler’s… Read More ›
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ORIGIN OVERHAUL: WHY HISTORY FAVOURS NEW-LOOK BLUES
It was going to take one hell of a storyline to relegate the representative retirement of Queensland legends Cameron Smith, Johnathan Thurston and Cooper Cronk to secondary status ahead of the 2018 State of Origin series opener. But new NSW… Read More ›
SLATER TO STEP DOWN FROM REP FOOTY
Via QRL Media Ahead of his 30th State of Origin appearance, Queensland stalwart Billy Slater has announced he will retire from representative rugby league at the end of the series. After debuting in 2004, his Origin career has spanned 15… Read More ›
MAROONS NAME THREE DEBUTANTS, AXE SCOTT
The Queensland Rugby League has today named the Queensland Maroons side to face the NSW Blues in Origin I, 2018. The new-look team, to be captained by the South Sydney Rabbitohs’ Greg Inglis, features several debutants following the representative retirements… Read More ›
CAMERON SMITH ANNOUNCES IMMEDIATE REP RETIREMENT
Melbourne Storm legend Cameron Smith has dropped a bombshell with the State of Origin series just weeks away, announcing his immediate retirement from representative football. The shock decision means Queensland are on the hunt for a new hooker and captain… Read More ›