Queensland celebrate winning the 2017 State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Wednesday, July 12, 2017. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

No end to Maroons’ reign

HUNGRY Maroons stars have warned NSW “the dynasty isn’t over yet” and won’t be surprised if the basket case Blues wipe the slate clean yet again.

NSWRL boss backs Daley return

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David Riccio NSWRL chairman George Peponis has declared Laurie Daley will remain in charge of the Blues — stating the coach’s job is his, if he wants it.

Cleary he’s not Origin ready

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Michael Carayannis & Christian Nicolussi PENRITH boss Phil Gould has wasted no time telling NSWRL Nathan Cleary will be off-limits next year if they want the Panther to answer their No.7 SOS.

NRL bad boy Carter’s career lifeline

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Michael Carayannis & Christian Nicolussi SPORT CONFIDENTIAL: Paul Carter will face convicted drug dealer and fellow ex-NRL player Danny Wicks after resuming his rugby league career on the NSW north coast.

Holmes in dreamland over hat-trick

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Peter Badel VALENTINE Holmes says his Origin hat-trick is the ultimate reward for the dark times when he feared he would never play NRL.

Matty Johns: Joey should coach NSW

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Matthew Johns THERE’S a strong push for Andrew Johns to take the Blues head coaching role — the fans want it and there are people of influence who now want it, writes MATTHEW JOHNS.

NSW legend’s shock comeback call

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Matt Young and Alex Blair A BLUES legend has savaged NSW’s Origin effort in a passionate rant, before sensationally declaring a coaching comeback.

Munster gets royal approval

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Peter Badel A text message from Wally Lewis inspired Cameron Munster’s Origin debut as The King declared the Storm ace will be Queensland’s five-eighth for 10 years.

Kevvie's ready to succeed Wayne

Maroons coach Kevin Walters during the Queensland State of Origin team training session at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast, Friday, July 7, 2017. (AAP Image/Glenn Hunt) NO ARCHIVING
Robert Craddock KERROD Walters believes his twin Kevin is ready for a shot at NRL coaching and should follow Wayne Bennett at the Broncos.

Channel 9 scolded for Origin ‘rort’

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Alex Blair A CHANNEL Nine legend has been slammed as an “absolute joke” after last night’s State of Origin broadcast.

JT wants future with Maroons

Johnathan Thurston meets with children from the C&K Koobara Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Kindergarten in Brisbane, Thursday, July 13, 2017. Mr Thurston visited the kindergarten with Queensland Education Minister Kate Jones to encourage more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander enrolments in kindergartens. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING
RIKKI-LEE ARNOLD JOHNATHAN Thurston believes he could still have a future with the Maroons, revealing he would like to take on a mentoring role in the coming years.

Brandy blasts refs over Maroons ploys

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Paul Crawley GREG Alexander has always been reluctant to bag officials. But he said on this occasion it needed to be said, even if it came across as sour grapes.

NRL Daily: Daley’s hint on Blues future

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THE Origin wash-up continues — Is this the end for Laurie Daley? Read his thoughts, and vote for your choice as Blues coach for 2018. Rolling coverage ...

Origin sell-offs prove costly for Maroons

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PAUL MALONE TODD Greenberg’s determination to sell an Origin game a year to state governments will handicap the Maroons, writes PAUL MALONE.

SuperCoach podcast: Pre-lockout rd 19

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ORIGIN is done, the byes are almost dusted and SuperCoaches are setting up their final teams for the run home.

Violent Origin brawl video goes viral

This got a little heated.
Alex Blair FOOTAGE has emerged on Facebook of a group of Origin fans in a heated scuffle midway through last night’s decider at Suncorp Stadium.

Which Origin stars will back up?

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POST-ORIGIN availability will be the focus when our crack two-man NRL SuperCoach Countdown Show team of Tom Sangster and Dave Von Kotze convene to preview round 19. WATCH FROM 6.30PM.

Pearce is still Blues’ best option

Mitchell Pearce of the NSW Blues looks on following State of Origin Game 3 between the Queensland Maroons and NSW Blues, at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Paul Crawley MITCHELL Pearce is the easy punching bag for angry NSW fans right now but getting rid of the halfback is not going to solve the Blues’ problems.

Why NRL shelved Nines, All Stars

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THE NRL has suspended the Auckland Nines for 2018 but insists the pre-season tournament has a future beyond next year.

NRL SuperCoach Winners and Losers: Rd 19

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SUPERCOACH guru Tom Sangster and Fox League’s Breanna Holden look at round 19’s winners and Losers.

Violent Origin brawl video goes viral

This got a little heated.
Alex Blair FOOTAGE has emerged on Facebook of a group of Origin fans in a heated scuffle midway through last night’s decider at Suncorp Stadium.

Which Origin stars will back up?

NRL SuperCoach Countdown Show story crop
POST-ORIGIN availability will be the focus when our crack two-man NRL SuperCoach Countdown Show team of Tom Sangster and Dave Von Kotze convene to preview round 19. WATCH FROM 6.30PM.

Pearce is still Blues’ best option

Mitchell Pearce of the NSW Blues looks on following State of Origin Game 3 between the Queensland Maroons and NSW Blues, at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Paul Crawley MITCHELL Pearce is the easy punching bag for angry NSW fans right now but getting rid of the halfback is not going to solve the Blues’ problems.

Why NRL shelved Nines, All Stars

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THE NRL has suspended the Auckland Nines for 2018 but insists the pre-season tournament has a future beyond next year.

NRL SuperCoach Winners and Losers: Rd 19

NRL SuperCoach videos Winners and Losers
SUPERCOACH guru Tom Sangster and Fox League’s Breanna Holden look at round 19’s winners and Losers.

Battered Blues already plotting revenge

Jake Trbojevic of the NSW Blues (centre) in action during Game one of the State of Origin series against the Queensland Maroons at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Wednesday, May 31, 2017. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Dean Ritchie BLUES forward Jake Trbojevic spoke for all of NSW by declaring “next year can’t come quick enough” after yet another State of Origin series defeat.

’We’ve got the talent to take title’

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Travis Meyn and Peter Badel BRONCOS skipper Darius Boyd has spoken of his burning desire to snap Brisbane’s 10-year premiership drought.

Late Mail: Fifita delayed, Vaughan returns

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CRONULLA and NSW forward Andrew Fifita won’t travel to the Gold Coast until game day due to the birth of his third child.

Blues return home sorry and shattered

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Dean Ritchie AFTER collapsing in a heap big time in the biggest State of Origin game in history, the Blues returned home sick, sore, sorry and shattered.

Expert NRL tips for Round 19

Jordan Kahu of the Broncos offloads during the Round 17 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Melbourne Storm at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Friday, June 30, 2017. (AAP Image/Albert Perez) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Staff writers OUR NRL experts have analysed the Round 19 fixtures to help you with your weekly tips.

Queensland’s giant Origin loser

Cameron Munster of the Queensland Maroons during State of Origin Game 3 between the Queensland Maroons and NSW Blues, at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
James Matthey MITCHELL Pearce, Boyd Cordner, Laurie Daley and Co. were all shattered on Wednesday night, but a Queensland star had every right to be just as filthy.

‘I was sure my shoulder would last’

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Peter Badel, Travis Meyn and Rikki-Lee Arnold JOHNATHAN Thurston has hit back at claims his shoulder was a ticking time bomb and he risked his season by playing in Origin II.

Why Sticky’s still standing

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PAUL CRAWLEY CRAWLEY FILES: I confess, I love Ricky Stuart. Always have. For his passion and how he treats people. But mostly for his courage to stick to his guns through triumph and defeat.

Lewis defies odds through sheer determination

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MATT LOGUE THERE is nothing lucky about the heights Luke Lewis has reached as a player and person. Never has been, never will be.

Origin Buzz: The photo sure to cause a stir

Israel Folau at Suncorp Stadium
Phil Rothfield It’s the photo that is certain to cause plenty of angst in rugby union circles. Wallabies superstar Israel Folau spent State of Origin night in the company of the NRL’s 16 club chief executives.