State of Origin
Walker ruled out of one last NSW audition, but not necessarily the Origin frame
The Rabbitohs veteran will sit out one last chance to pitch for the Blues No.6 jersey alongside the likes of Jarome Luai and Matt Burton.
- by Dan Walsh, Adam Pengilly and Adrian Proszenko
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There is one Rabbitoh NSW must pick for Origin … and it’s not Latrell
Origin can bring out the best in players looking to escape the dramas at their club. Michael Maguire can do that with South Sydney’s mercurial star.
- by Andrew Johns
‘I haven’t lost the passion’: McGregor puts hand up, Hannay’s agent set for Eels talks
The man who helped the Eels to the grand final two years ago is the first to publicly express an interest in the position made vacant by Brad Arthur’s sacking.
- by Adam Pengilly
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‘I’ll be ready’: Why Broncos guns could soon be heated rivals
Amid a logjam for a centre spot in the State of Origin, two teammates have announced their cases for respective recalls. Have your say on who should win the race.
- by Nick Wright
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Barrett makes first big call as Moses’ Origin hopes dashed
Parramatta’s interim coach could have had the club’s best player back straight away in the post-Brad Arthur era, but Moses will miss another week as his Origin chances evaporate.
- by Adam Pengilly and Adrian Proszenko
Why Origin’s the only thing that could sink the Sharks
Will the interstate series pump the brakes on Cronulla’s red-hot run? And why Billy Slater was already concerned about Cameron Munster before he broke down.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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Mam or Dearden? Why Munster agony should signal Ezra’s moment to shine
Cameron Munster’s injury has put his State of Origin campaign in jeopardy, opening the door for two men to replace him.
- by Nick Wright
‘There will be people saying I’m not the man for the job’: Can Hynes finally be NSW’s saviour?
The Sharks star admitted he was close to not playing against the Roosters – but another star turn has him steeled to solve NSW’s halfback woes.
- by Adam Pengilly
In the running: Is marathon man Edwards finally on track to crack Origin?
It’s been a long road from the bush town of Dorrigo to the top of the NRL for Dylan Edwards. But the friends, family and former teammates who were there at the start have enjoyed every step.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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‘He’s got a cranky streak’: Is Nicho Hynes ruthless enough for Origin?
He was scorned by his 12 minutes in Origin I last year. Now, the Sharks halfback looms as Michael Maguire’s most important player.
- by Andrew Webster
‘I see space and I run for it’: The Sky Blues ‘gazelle’ and her 80-metre try
Jaime Chapman even had Queensland fans cheering when she scored an unforgettable individual try on Thursday night.
- by Billie Eder