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State of Origin
Sack the half. Bring in the out-of-form star. Bag the coach. Just another day for the Blues
The criticism of the Blues has been predictable. Michael Maguire needs to hold his nerve when selecting his team for Origin II.
- by Andrew Webster
Queensland were bashed and belted for all but 90 seconds, but still prevailed
- by Dan Walsh and Billie Eder
Two tackles and two words that prove to Michael Maguire all is not lost
- by Christian Nicolussi
Insight & Analysis
Ashley Klein made the right call in sending off Joseph Suaalii
The rules of the game are clear, but fans have every right to be confused about where the Origin boundaries exist.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
How NSW saved the game, just 25 minutes too late
The Blues’ biggest headache is once again the focus thanks to the earliest send-off in Origin history and their reaction to it.
Dan Walsh
Sports Reporter
State of Origin player ratings: How the Blues and Maroons fared in game one
Queensland romped home in State of Origin I in Sydney on Wednesday night – but which stars shone the brightest on the big stage?
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State of Origin
Hynes had his chance: The four changes NSW must make for State of Origin II
When presented with the moment to dispel a perception that he requires a pack of Strepsils when the lights are on him, Nicho Hynes instead got lost in them.
- by Michael Chammas
Slay The Dragon: Flanagan reacts to Tigers’ cheeky motivational sign
The Wests Tigers’ not-so-subtle ‘Slay The Dragons’ motivational sign at training was not lost on St George Illawarra ahead of Friday’s clash.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Michael Chammas and Adam Pengilly
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State of Origin
‘Mixed emotions’: Suaalii speaks out as long ban looms
- by Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
Blues 10 Maroons 38
State of Origin
The minute of madness that sealed Blues’ fate in Origin hammering
- by Emma Kemp
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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
