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NSWRL begin search for new Origin coach

NSWRL begin search for new Origin coach

The NSW Rugby League board have commenced their search for a new Origin coach after the sacking of Laurie Daley. 22 Sep 2017
Laurie Daley sacked as NSW Origin coach

Laurie Daley sacked as NSW Origin coach

Laurie Daley has been sacked as NSW coach following their disastrous State of Origin campaign. 25 Aug 2017
Walters extends Qld contract

Walters extends Qld contract

Maroons coach Kevin Walters has staved off interest from Wayne Bennett and will remain coach until 2020. 3 Aug 2017
Daley: Game II scarred us

Daley: Game II scarred us

Laurie Daley says the Blues were scarred after their Game II surrender which sent the Origin to a decider in Brisbane. 1 Aug 2017
Gallen to Gould: 'Pick up the phone'

Gallen to Gould: 'Pick up the phone'

Paul Gallen is urging Phil Gould to “step up” and get involved in the rebuilding of the NSW Origin side. 24 Jul 2017
NSWRL rubbish Dugan, Ferguson and Fifita rumours

NSWRL rubbish Dugan, Ferguson and Fifita rumours

NSWRL have come out to "correct the record" in regards to rumours swirling about Josh Dugan, Blake Ferguson and Andrew Fifita. 20 Jul 2017
Hodges: Ban Dugan and Ferguson

Hodges: Ban Dugan and Ferguson

Justin Hodges says Josh Dugan and Blake Ferguson should be banned from Origin after their infamous drinking session just days before the decider. 19 Jul 2017
Johns: 'NSW are classless'

Johns: 'NSW are classless'

Matthew Johns has labelled the NSW Origin side as “classless” in comparison to the Queensland culture which provided the backbone of the Maroons’ 2017 series victory. 18 Jul 2017
If Origin was an HBO series

If Origin was an HBO series

We reckon the company that produces arguably the best-ever television shows is missing out on a pearler of a background subject: State of Origin. Here’s a run-down of what a series summary of “Origin” may look like … 12 Jul 2017
When Petero tried to smash Tim Grant

When Petero tried to smash Tim Grant

Ah, state against state, mate against mate. It’s the most powerful mantra in Australian sport. 10 Jul 2017
Injury has Tedesco in limbo

Injury has Tedesco in limbo

James Tedesco frustrated by ankle injury with State of Origin showdown looming 30 Jun 2017
Thurston to miss remainder of season

Thurston to miss remainder of season

Legendary Queensland five-eighth Johnathan Thurston will miss the third and deciding game of the 2017 State of Origin series as he prepares for surgery on an injured shoulder. 23 Jun 2017
Legends reveal club Origin tension

Legends reveal club Origin tension

The annual three-game concept is traditionally billed as “Mate against Mate”, but as Laurie Daley, Paul Langmack (pictured above left), Peter Wynn (above right) and Graeme Wynn shared with Inside Sport in a candid roundtable discussion recently, the effects of State of Origin can definitely be felt at club level. 20 Jun 2017
Cronk shares how he and JT work their Origin magic

Cronk shares how he and JT work their Origin magic

Inside Sport recently chatted to Australia, Queensland and Melbourne Storm superstar half Cooper Cronk about what makes the great Johnathan Thurston … great. 19 Jun 2017
Most important match in Blues' history

Most important match in Blues' history

An era didn’t end in 2014, but it certainly could this week ... 19 Jun 2017
Sydney NRL fans spoilt for choice

Sydney NRL fans spoilt for choice

The rugby league world is about to discover the true effects of State of Origin on the NRL’s 2017 regular season, with five premiership games scheduled in Sydney across this weekend. 2 Jun 2017
Walters: Thurston might not be back for Origin II

Walters: Thurston might not be back for Origin II

Queensland star Johnathan Thurston remains an injury doubt for crunch game two 1 Jun 2017
Dead In Goal NRL podcast Origin 1 edition: listen now

Dead In Goal NRL podcast Origin 1 edition: listen now

It’s State of Origin time, so our rugby league nutters Anthony Brand and James Smith are here to chew the fat about everything State vs State and Mate against Mate … 25 May 2017
Petero pumped for Maroon Festival

Petero pumped for Maroon Festival

Brisbane-based disciples of the Queensland Maroons will be able to start their State of Origin party early this year, with an action-packed “Maroon Festival” ahead of Game 1 of the 2017 series. 19 May 2017
Ten ways State of Origin actually hurts rugby league

Ten ways State of Origin actually hurts rugby league

The greatest showcase of rugby league does have its downside. 11 Jun 2015
The best pictures from rugby league's Rep Round

The best pictures from rugby league's Rep Round

Kiwi Test team and Country boys lead the celebrations. 4 May 2015