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NRL
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State of Origin
Inside the Blues campaign: Why Maguire wants the spirit of ’85
The NSW coach has called on past glories to inspire his team for the 2024 State of Origin series.
- by Roy Masters
Opinion
State of Origin
Queensland picked Israel Folau. Why wouldn’t NSW pick Joseph Suaalii?
- by Andrew Webster
‘Good to go’: Hynes allays fitness fears; Trbojevic proud to lead Blues
- by Christian Nicolussi
Updated
State of Origin
‘He’s been ready for a long time’: The moment Maguire knew Edwards was right man for Blues
- by Christian Nicolussi and Billie Eder
Insight & Analysis
Luai might be the most polarising player in NSW. But Maguire needs his belief
The Blues coach wants players who run towards the fire. After weeks of injury carnage, his Origin hopes rest with Luai leading the way.
Adam Pengilly
Sports reporter
Have NSW set themselves up for another ‘Damien Cook at centre’ fiasco?
The shadow of the specialist hooker replacing Tom Trbojevic with last year’s series on the line looms large over the two Origin sides picked this week.
Dan Walsh
Sports Reporter
PNG league team is a great idea – but why should we pay for it?
Albo’s mob is talking about putting in $60 million annually for 10 years to sustain the Port Moresby team. Something does not add up here.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
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Around the clubs
Penrith seek cap relief after May stand-down; Trindall back for Sharks after DUI
Taylan May is unlikely to play again this season after pleading not guilty to domestic violence charges, while Cronulla’s Brayden Trindall will return following his own off-field dramas.
- by Dan Walsh, Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
Slater gets benefit of experience in Maroons squad
A day after Michael Maguire opted to make 11 changes for the Blues from Game III last year and name six debutants, there are no such challenges for the Maroons.
- by Scott Bailey
Tedesco axed in massive Origin shake-up, six Blues to debut
- by Adam Pengilly, Michael Chammas, Adrian Proszenko, Dan Walsh and Christian Nicolussi
Extras
Analysis
NRL 2024
Every NRL club’s schedule ranked from toughest to easiest
- by Adam Pengilly and Dan Walsh
From Hazem to JT: 25 memorable NRL moments from the sidelines
- by Andrew Webster, Adrian Proszenko, Michael Chammas, Adam Pengilly, Dan Walsh and Christian Nicolussi
