Tag: State of Origin
Bittersweet send-off for Buderus
The Qld Maroons claimed their third straight Origin series win against the NSW Blues.[MORE]
Maroons secure Origin hat-trick
A 16-man Qld side put to bed any lingering notions of an Olympic stadium hoodoo with a stunning 16-10 victory over NSW.[MORE]
Blues toy with Gidley-Stewart swap
New South Wales may start with Kurt Gidley instead of Brett Stewart in tonight's Origin decider.[MORE]
Fitzgibbon shelves talk of Origin retirement
New South Wales forward Craig Fitzgibbon says he refuses to rule out the prospect of playing State of Origin next year. [MORE]
Bellamy tips Mason to inspire series win
New South Wales coach Craig Bellamy has entrusted Blues enforcer Willie Mason with the dual roles of pack leader and talisman ahead of the State of Origin series decider this evening.[MORE]
Meninga's Maroons eye Origin hat-trick
Mal Meninga is poised to lead Queensland to a third consecutive State of Origin series win for the first time since 1989.[MORE]
Meninga delays coach decision until after Origin decider
Mal Meninga says he will wait until after tomorrow night's third State of Origin game before deciding if he wants to stay on as Maroons coach next year.[MORE]
Buderus not afraid to approach Archer
NSW captain Danny Buderus says he will confront referee Tony Archer if he feels the need.[MORE]
Forget about Archer in Origin, says Meninga
Queensland's State of Origin coach Mal Meninga says he wants referee Tony Archer to be left alone ahead of next week's State of Origin decider.[MORE]
Series loss doesn't mean axings: Gallen
New South Wales forward Paul Gallen does not believe that State of Origin careers are on the line in next week's series decider in Sydney.[MORE]
Prince ready to stamp his authority on Origin
Scott Prince has vowed to play a bigger role in leading Queensland's attack in next week's State of Origin decider.[MORE]
Stewart baffled at Lyon opting out of Origin
New South Wales rugby league full-back Brett Stewart says he has no idea why his Manly team-mate Jamie Lyon would have turned down the chance to play State of Origin this year.[MORE]
Prince encouraged about Thurston combination
Queensland half-back Scott Prince says his combination with Jonathan Thurston will only improve in next week's third State of Origin match at the Olympic stadium in Sydney. [MORE]
Junior Pearce backs Blues' newest son
New South Wales State of Origin legend Wayne "Junior" Pearce says he is confident his son Mitchell will rise to the challenge in next week's series decider.[MORE]
Homebush 'hoodoo' means nothing: Hunt
Queensland State of Origin full-back Karmichael Hunt has shrugged off any suggestion the Maroons are concerned by their poor record at Sydney's Olympic stadium.[MORE]
Anasta, Meninga back Pearce selection
Braith Anasta says he is not concerned about partnering Mitchell Pearce in next week's State of Origin decider.[MORE]
Maroons selectors show loyalty for Game III
Queensland has named a virtually unchanged side for the deciding match of the State of Origin series in Sydney.[MORE]
Blues punt on Roosters halves for Origin decider
NSW will throw the Sydney Roosters' brains trust of Braith Anasta and Mitchell Pearce into the Origin decider.[MORE]
Bird unlikely for Origin decider
New South Wales five-eighth Greg Bird is unlikely to be fit for next week's State of Origin decider after scans showed he has suffered bone bruising and a ruptured posterior capsule on his left knee. [MORE]
Brisbane honours 'Tosser' Turner
A public memorial service has been held this morning in Brisbane for former Queensland State of Origin manager Dick "Tosser" Turner.[MORE]
Fittler not fussed about Anasta selection
Sydney Roosters coach Brad Fittler says he is not worried about who New South Wales selects at five-eighth for the deciding third State of Origin game.[MORE]
Dick 'Tosser' Turner: the forefather of Queensland spirit
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Dick 'Tosser' Turner will forever be remembered as the forefather of Queensland spirit. [MORE]
Calls for Bird apology over 'prank' claim
The Queensland Police Union is calling on New South Wales State of Origin player Greg Bird to apologise to police for claiming they detained him as a "prank". [MORE]
No special treatment for arrested Bird: Spence
Qld Police Minister Judy Spence says Greg Bird was not released from police custody because of 'who he was'.[MORE]
Broncos lose Wallace for Canberra trip
Brisbane half-back Peter Wallace will miss Sunday's clash against the Raiders after sustaining a groin injury during the second State of Origin match on Wednesday night.[MORE]
