State of Origin – Page 18

Why the grumpy old men of rugby league can’t keep baby in the corner any longer

19 June, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis There is so much happening in rugby league it isn’t funny. What a time to be alive. State of Origin II, England versus New Zealand in Denver, Women’s State of Origin

Brain infection almost killed Kalyn Ponga in high school

19 June, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

NRL star and Queensland State of Origin debutant Kalyn Ponga has revealed how a “life-threatening” brain infection almost took his life whilst still in high school. Ponga will run out in Origin for the first

Rising star Kalyn Ponga to make State of Origin debut

18 June, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Kalyn Ponga will make his State of Origin debut for Queensland at ANZ Stadium in Game II. “He’s been playing some good football for the Newcastle Knights this year and he’s been knocking on the

The Blues will continue Queensland’s pain in Game II: Michael O’Connor

8 June, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New South Wales Blues legend Michael O’Connor says there is more pain in store for the Queenslanders after their 22-12 loss at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Speaking to Macquarie Sports Radio, the Dual International believes

NSW Blues press conference

7 June, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The year State of Origin chewed up the legendary Jack Gibson and spat him out

6 June, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Craig Bellamy and Wayne Bennett stand head and shoulders above all other modern day coaches. Their records speak for themselves. Unfortunately, one day they will die. And when they do, they

Queensland fans won’t show up for a dead rubber in Brisbane: Matthew Johns

6 June, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Veteran forward and former NSW Blue Luke Lewis believes under siege captain Boyd Corner will prove detracter Phil Gould wrong after the one-time Blues coach questioned Cordner’s selection. Lewis went one step further, predicting Cordner will

Beware the wizardry of the Queensland spin doctors and State of Origin madness

5 June, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis The world’s most exciting young rugby league player – Kalyn Ponga – will not make his State of Origin debut for Queensland tomorrow night at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. There

Rookie Blue de Belin wants to be a leader of New South Wales

5 June, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Game I on Wednesday night will be Jack de Belin’s maiden State of Origin appearance but that won’t stop the New South Wales forward from putting his best foot forward. And the man known as

Slater ruled out of State of Origin: report

4 June, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Queensland legend Billy Slater is out of State of Origin I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It comes after Maroons coach Kevin Walters told media earlier on Monday that the iconic fullback would play. Slater

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