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Blues coach Michael Maguire talks to Jarome Luai and Mitchell Moses at half-time of Origin II after rushing to the sideline.

Opinion

State of Origin

Fun and mind games: Origin Madge is a better coach than NRL Madge

He’s manipulated the press, got under Queensland’s skin, rattled Billy Slater and upset Gorden Tallis. He’s made for this arena.

by Andrew Webster

Analysis

State of Origin

Why Aerosmith and Origin have more in common than you might think

by Roy Masters

All Blacks legend Richie Mo’unga at NSW Blues training on Monday.

State of Origin

Blacks and Blues: Why one of the best-paid rugby players in the world has joined NSW

by Christian Nicolussi

With friends like these: Manly rookie Jamie Humphreys is mobbed by his mates
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NRL 2024

Manly rookie won his mates thousands … and may never play for Sea Eagles again

by Dan Walsh

Around the clubs

‘It’s an accident, but not OK’: NRL defend Kennedy ban for colliding with referee

by Adam Pengilly, Dan Walsh and Michael Chammas

Insight & Analysis

‘How the hell was I trying to play last year’: Crichton’s remarkable transformation

The NSW Origin star has spoken about the mental health battle which included the Roosters enforcer suffering a manic episode at the start of 2023.

Michael Chammas

Sports reporter

The suburbs behind rugby league’s record numbers staving off AFL

Just days out from the State of Origin decider, the sport has broken new ground with the number of registered participants. These are the areas fighting off the threat of soccer, AFL and basketball.

Adam Pengilly

Sports reporter

The Souths axing behind war of words between Maguire and Tallis

Paul Gallen has fired back at Gorden Tallis after the Maroons legend’s attack on Blues coach Michael Maguire.

Danny Weidler

Sport columnist

More News

Ronaldo and Lorenzo Mulitalo after Lorenzo made his NRL debut on Saturday night.

NRL 2024

Cry time: Ronaldo Mulitalo made his twin sob before he became an NRL player

Two months ago, Lorenzo Mulitalo was about to give up on his dream. Then he got home after a day working as a scaffolder and his brother made him cry.

by Adam Pengilly

Manly Sea Eagles Lehi Hopoate try-assist.

Manly 44 Newcastle 6

NRL 2024

Turbo, Hoppa jnr tear Knights apart as Manly’s past and future collide

Tom Trbojevic returned to the No.1 jersey and emphatically dismissed suggestions of playing anywhere else, even as his potential successor produced one of the plays of the year.