How the Maroons rated in game two
A brilliant performance from Dane Gagai and some brutal minutes from Dylan Napa topped the list for the Maroons as the sprung back into the series in Sydney.
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End of a dynasty? Maybe not
Johnathan Thurston, in another big game, had a kick from the sidelines to win it and hit the posts. The great ones never miss twice.
Maloney still chasing Origin dream
James Maloney and Billy Slater engaged in a running battle on Wednesday night, and it was the returning Maroon who prevailed.
JT does it again as Maroons force series into a decider
Just when it looked like Mitchell Pearce would get his day in the sun, Johnathan Thurston does it again.
How the Blues rated
How the Blues rated in their game two defeat to Queensland.
He’s a warrior: Smith has nothing but praise for heroic JT
Queensland captain Cameron Smith has labelled his side's comeback State of Origin win as one of the greatest he's ever played in, made all the more special due to the efforts of a big name and an unknown one.
'The dumbest half of football ever': Joey unloads on Blues
NSW were guilty of "putting the cue in the rack" on Wednesday night, admitted Blues centre Josh Dugan after the hosts blew a 16-6 advantage to lose in a tense finale at ANZ Stadium.
Maroons teach Blues harsh lesson in how to close out a game
For the student of rugby league, the game's appeal lies in how it embraces the whole curriculum: physics, psychology, history, and ultimately, and miserably if you are from New South Wales, mathematics.
Why Jake and not Tom is the Trbojevic NSW can rely on for a decade
There's an innocence about Jake Trbojevic - not only in his football - that's hard not to like.
State of Origin Game 2 Live: NSW Blues v QLD Maroons
Follow full live coverage as the Blues and Maroons go head-to-head at ANZ Stadium.
McManus: Knights' failure to retire me led to 10 concussions
James McManus claims Newcastle should have forced him into retirement in 2013 but their failure to do so resulted in him suffering up to 10 concussions and permanent brain injury.
Storm coach Bellamy says Origin players should have understudies in NRL squads
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy would like to see the NRL allow sides to name extra players in their 23-man squads to over State of Origin players.
Stuart lays down the law to Raiders
Raiders prop Junior Paulo is confident if they find themselves in another close game, this time they'll pull through.
Walters slams NSW for attempts to influence referees
Just as everything goes on the line, the niceties are over.
I'm proud: Wayne Pearce on the journey of Blues No.7 Mitchell
Wayne Pearce is reluctant to talk about his son. Always has been. He didn't want to do it before Origin I, and didn't want to do it in the aftermath of the comprehensive win at Suncorp Stadium three weeks ago.
This is the best NSW team I've coached, says Daley
Blues coach Laurie Daley has labelled this year's NSW team better than the 2014 drought breakers but insists "we've done nothing yet".
Maloney gets a chance to show what he's really worth
If he is able to snare the one prize that has eluded him throughout his illustrious career, James Maloney will reignite fresh debate about how much he is really worth.
Melbourne Storm duo Young Tonumaipea and Curtis Scott duel for centre role
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy faces a difficult decision on his centre pairing for the clash with Sydney Roosters at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night.
'I won't be stuck on one side': Hayne, Tedesco combo spells double trouble
Laurie Daley has given Jarryd Hayne a licence to roam on the opposite side of the field and shadow James Tedesco as a second fullback in attack as the NSW coach prepares to play his trump card in a bid for a series-clinching win.
Eels' finals hopes suffer another blow
The toll from Parramatta's win over St George Illawarra has worsened, with co- captain Beau Scott ruled out for the rest of the NRL season.