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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.
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.
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.
James Maloney and Billy Slater engaged in a running battle on Wednesday night, and it was the returning Maroon who prevailed.
Just when it looked like Mitchell Pearce would get his day in the sun, Johnathan Thurston does it again.
How the Blues rated in their game two defeat to Queensland.
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.
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.
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.
There's an innocence about Jake Trbojevic - not only in his football - that's hard not to like.
Follow full live coverage as the Blues and Maroons go head-to-head at ANZ Stadium.
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.
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.
Raiders prop Junior Paulo is confident if they find themselves in another close game, this time they'll pull through.
Just as everything goes on the line, the niceties are over.
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.
Blues coach Laurie Daley has labelled this year's NSW team better than the 2014 drought breakers but insists "we've done nothing yet".
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 coach Craig Bellamy faces a difficult decision on his centre pairing for the clash with Sydney Roosters at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night.
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.
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.
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