State of Origin
As Origin hits the MCG, rugby league is growing faster in Victoria than in any other state
As State of Origin II draws tourists and eyeballs to the MCG on Wednesday, Victoria’s rugby league clubs are the fastest growing across the country as men and women of all ages embrace the sport.
- by Roy Ward
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On AFL grounds, rugby league’s best kickers can get ‘lost’ in Origin
Since the NRL started taking a match to non-traditional states each year, the game’s best kickers have grappled with playing on AFL grounds. Does an oval field make a difference?
- by Adam Pengilly
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NSW dominated the Maroons for 20 minutes with 12 men. Here’s how they do it with 13
The Origin I danger signs were there before Joseph Suaalii was sent off. But the fightback from NSW provided a blueprint to keep the series alive on Wednesday.
- by Dan Walsh
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‘I don’t know how he doesn’t collapse’: Lani awed by Payne’s strength in adversity
Origin star Payne Haas is carrying the hopes of his state – and the future of his daughter and younger brothers – on his broad shoulders with a heavy sadness in his heart.
- by Danny Weidler
He’s been to rugby league hell. This is what Mitchell Moses learnt in ‘rugby league heaven’
Mitchell Moses has had a seat at the table during a rugby league masterclass. Now it’s his time to produce one for NSW.
- by Adrian Proszenko
The ‘super power’ that helped Connor Watson overcome 12 serious injuries
The Roosters utility will make his NSW debut on Wednesday. It’s a remarkable achievement for a player who considered retirement after a cursed run of injuries.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Australian soldiers, PNG and an unnamed trophy: The true origin of State of Origin
The first-ever State of Origin game actually took place in Papua New Guinea, a timely discovery given the NRL is considering handing a license to the Pacific nation.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Hey, Joe: Look who the Blues brought in to mimic Reece Walsh
In a move sure to get under the skin of the Maroons, NSW welcomed the suspended Joseph Suaalii into camp to play the role of the man he knocked out in Origin I.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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‘Battered and bruised’: Sergis will put body on the line again for NSW in decider
Sky Blues centre Jessica Sergis suffered a series of knocks and bumps in game two, but she said nothing would have stopped her from seeing out the match.
- by Billie Eder
Why the best laid plans of Madge and men go awry in Origin
There are four players who’ll run onto the MCG that will be targeted by their opponents.
- by Roy Masters