State of Origin – Page 24

Blues legend says Maroons “big four” on their last legs and won’t be able to save QLD

20 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New South Wales legend and former captain Ben Elias says Queensland’s “big four” won’t be able to resurrect the Maroons on Wednesday night. Speaking to ESPN, Elias said the ageing warriors were on their last

WATCH: Alfie Langer has a catnap during Origin

20 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

No pressure: Aaron Woods likens QLD rookie Coen Hess to wrecking ball Fifita

20 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New South Wales prop Aaron Woods has likened Queensland rookie Coen Hess to Blues wrecking ball Andrew Fifita ahead of State of Origin II at ANZ Stadium. “I’m not too sure how much time he’s

Queensland can target me all they want: Frizell

19 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

While coming into State of Origin Game II under an injury cloud, New South Wales Blues forward Tyson Frizell says he doesn’t think he’ll be targeted by Queensland on Wednesday night at ANZ Stadium. “Not

Matthew Johns names next coach in line to lead the Blues if Daley walks away

15 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Former New South Wales Blues five-eigth Matthew Johns believes Dean Pay is next in line to coach the Blues if current mentor Laurie Daley decides to take a position at an NRL club. Speaking on

Rugby league world hits back at media outlet for Tim Glasby story

14 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New South Wales players have joined the growing chorus of criticism to an article grilling Queensland debutant Tim Glasby where the Melbourne prop was labelled a “nobody” by The Daily Telegraph. “I saw that and

Blues smell blood: ‘Scourges of God’s fury’ coming for the broken Maroons in Game II

13 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Bishop Isidore of Seville once called the Huns – the “scourges of God’s fury”. For centuries these nomadic warriors, made up of different tribes, became one of the most feared peoples

Blues name unchanged squad

13 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Unsurprisingly, New South Wales has made no changes to their side for State of Origin II as they shoot for their first series win since 2014 at ANZ Stadium next Wednesday. NSW Blues 1. James

Maroons make plenty of changes for must-win State of Origin II

13 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Queensland has made a big list of changes for their must-win State of Origin II clash in Sydney next week with the shock omission being winger Corey Oates. Oates was one of the Maroons’ best

Queensland legends want Slater, Holmes, Wallace and Hess in their team for Game II

8 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Three Queensland legends have called for Billy Slater’s return for Game II and a switch to the wing for Darius Boyd. Speaking on Fox Sports’ Queenslanders Only show overnight, Australian Coach Mal Meninga, Justin Hodges

Tag: State of Origin