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‘I try to emulate his game’: How tragic brother taught Martin all he knows

Jarred Martin was six years older, 30kg heavier and playing Under-20s for Canberra when he returned home to country Temora and taught his kid brother how to tackle.

by Christian Nicolussi

Origin coaches Billy Slater and Michael Maguire

Opinion

State of Origin

Billy v Madge: The real reason behind NSW coach’s ‘glass houses’ sledge

by Andrew Webster

Wanted man: Canberra are interested in Stefano Utoikamanu.

NRL 2024

‘I want him here with me’: Galvin’s pitch to Stefano as crunch talks loom

by Dan Walsh

Screengrab of State of Origin 2 promotion showing Reece Walsh being taken out by Joseph Suaalii in game 1 in Sydney.

NRL 2024

Ten seconds into this Origin ad, Queensland had seen enough

by Christian Nicolussi

State of Origin

‘Ready to rock’: Luai promises Mitchell will rip into Queenslanders

by Adam Pengilly

Insight & Analysis

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?

Adam Pengilly

Sports reporter

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.

Dan Walsh

Sports Reporter

‘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.