NRL 2024
‘We understood the enormity of ’85’: How Mortimer inspired Blues’ series win
Coach Michael Maguire tapped into the spirit of “Turvey” for the current campaign, which culminated in just the third NSW series win decided at Suncorp Stadium.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Andrew Webster and Michael Chammas
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‘Help a brother out’: Haumole Olakau’atu breaks silence on Origin melee
Haumole Olakau’atu explained why he leapt to the defence of his NSW teammates during a sideline melee, which has now left him facing a lengthy ban.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Five minutes to smash two decades of pain: The moments that won NSW an Origin epic
Just when we thought we were in for a tryless Origin match for the ages, the Blues turned the series on its head. From the ultimate super sub to Moses parting the maroon seas, here are the moments that ended NSW’s Brisbane hoodoo.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
State of Origin
Why this is one of NSW’s greatest ever Origin performances
What Michael Maguire has achieved in such a short period of time is remarkable.
- by Andrew Webster
Huge trio’s loss laid bare: Four things learned from end of Maroons’ reign
For all the bravery Queensland displayed, ultimately something had to give. It makes you wonder, how much of a difference would their injured trio have made?
- by Nick Wright
Opinion
State of Origin
The best. Anywhere. I’ll tell a man it was
Intensity is a word oft overused. But when reminiscing on the Origin decider, it almost doesn’t do the match justice.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
State of Origin
It’s coming Homer: Brutal and beautiful, this was an Origin odyssey of epic proportions
The decider showcased the qualities that make Origin different from the rest of rugby league.
- by Malcolm Knox
Souths. Wigan. New Zealand. NSW: Maguire ends another drought in classic Origin decider
Michael Maguire brought a new approach to NSW, and it paid off in style with a come-from-behind series victory.
- by Emma Kemp
Holy Moses: NSW reclaim Origin shield after injured half stars in wild decider
NSW has reclaimed the Origin shield with just their third Suncorp Stadium win in a decider despite not leading until the 65th minute in a drama-packed contest.
- by Billie Eder and Dan Walsh
Chammas at Origin
State of Origin
‘I am an enemy of Fox’: Weidler stands firm in face of News Corp attack
Nine News reporter Danny Weidler has hit back at criticism from Maroons coach Billy Slater and several members of Fox Sports’ NRL 360 magazine show.
- by Michael Chammas
Ryles to start immediately with Eels
Jason Ryles will start work in his new job with Parramatta at the end of the week.
- by Billie Eder, Dan Walsh, Adam Pengilly and Michael Chammas