State of Origin – Page 29

Was Maroons sledging behind Cameron Smith speech snub?

14 July, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

According to a report on Fox Sports’ NRL Today, Paul Gallen and the New South Wales team snubbed Cameron Smith’s post-match presentation due to ongoing sledges throughout Game III. “According to the NSW camp, Paul

Archer defends referees after Origin performance

14 July, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Referees’ Boss Tony Archer has defended officials Gerard Sutton and Ben Cummins after their performance in State of Origin Game III where the whistle blowers hammered Queensland in the penalty count. “Going into game two,

Handyman Medal

14 July, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

After State of Origin III: Jason Taumalolo 22 Johnathan Thurston 22 Shaun Johnson 20 Cooper Cronk 20 Ryan James 19 James Tedesco 19 Andrew Fifita 17 Anthony Milford 16 Cameron Smith 16

COMMENT: Time to brush the Keyboard Warrior Outrage Squad

13 July, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

If there is one thing to take out of Wednesday night’s classic State of Origin finish it was never to go on social media to bask in the sunshine that is rugby league. No matter

Coach Daley sounds out three Blues as future captains

13 July, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New South Wales coach Laurie Daley has told The Daily Telegraph who he believes can fill the captaincy void once Paul Gallen retires from State of Origin after Game III this evening. “A lot of

Maguire tweet fueling Blues engine room ahead of Origin III

13 July, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New South Wales prop Andrew Fifita says a tweet from Queensland prop Josh McGuire may mean some special attention for the Maroons bookend tonight at ANZ Staidum. Maguire tweeted after Queensland’ series-clinching win at Suncorp,

Daley curve ball as Moylan to start at five-eight ahead of Bird

13 July, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New South Wales have shocked Queensland and most good pundits who believed Jack Bird would start ahead of Matt Moylan tonight at ANZ Stadium. Instead, Laurie Daley has gone with Moylan, who has played less

Game III dead rubber important for 2017 momentum

10 July, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Queensland captain Cameron Smith says Wednesday night’s dead rubber at ANZ Stadium is important for both clubs as a momentum shift could see New South Wales start 2017 with confidence. The Maroons are gunning for

Panthers pull Cartwright from Blues training camp

5 July, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The Penrith Panthers have pulled Bryce Cartwright from the New South Wales State of Origin camp in Coffs Harbour with the young forward instead training at the Panthers. Cartwright was again named as a development

Dugan warns debutant Tedesco of aerial assault from Maroons

5 July, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Josh Dugan has warned debutant James Tedesco of a Queensland assault in his first State of Origin match next Wednesday night. Now in the centres, Dugan believes Tedesco must be prepared for the test of

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