Opinion
State of Origin
Little niggle but Maroons show more fight than Blues in series opener
Queensland won the match 26-18, although precisely how is anyone’s guess when you consider how much went against them at Adelaide Oval.
- by Andrew Webster
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Opinion
State of Origin
Hammer blow of Latrell injury could turn into a knockout for NSW
So much of NSW’s hopes in Origin I focused on the South Sydney fullback.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
State of Origin
Stop clutching your pearls over NSW’s dark blue Origin jumper — it’s silly
If the Blues lose to Queensland, it won’t be because of the hue of the players’ jumpers but what they did in them.
- by Andrew Webster
‘I won’t be the best man again’: Why we’ve got it all wrong about Jarome Luai
When the NSW five-eighth botched his speech at Brian To’o’s wedding, it was another excuse to bash him up.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
State of Origin
Johns brothers’ fall-out shows NSW does Origin differently to Queensland
The pair haven’t spoken since an on-air blow-up about the interstate series two weeks ago.
- by Andrew Webster
‘I’d hate to see the ugly ones!’ Tina Turner’s love affair with rugby league
On a freezing morning in January 1989, Tina Turner stepped into a London studio, resplendent in fur coat and hat, ready to shoot a rugby league commercial.
- by Andrew Webster
A game-changer for Australian sport: How Tina Turner became the face of league
Four years ago, the game looked to revive its most famous advertising campaign. It’s bizarre to think about now, but the attempts to secure Turner in the late 1980s led to plenty of sleepless nights.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
State of Origin
‘Who’s the best fighter?’ How Haas’ verdict convinced Fittler to pick Pangai
Within hours of NSW’s loss in game three last year, Brad Fittler admitted his side had been bullied by the Maroons. The selection of Tevita Pangai jnr promises to even up the contest.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
State of Origin
Turbo-charge: Trbojevic hat-trick buries any doubt he’s ready for Origin
The Manly fullback warmed up for Origin with a dazzling effort against the Raiders.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
NRL 2023
The Dragons aren’t the basket case people think they are
Sure, the Anthony Griffin years have been plagued by gaffes on and off the pitch. Sacking the coach gives the struggling club a chance to reset
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
State of Origin
Fittler’s won three Origin series and lost two. Win another, he survives.
The NSW coach can trigger a one-year extension of his contract with a series win.
- by Andrew Webster