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State II turned into a grubfest with eye gouges, elbows and scuffles galore. We unpack the dirtiest moments and the NRL’s limp response.
The forward was at his rampaging best in last year's decider and found himself at the centre of a confrontation with Maroons legend Jonathan Thurston earlier this season.
Queensland did not necessarily play badly in Origin I, it’s just that they were never truly in the contest. Their 2025 line-up is very good, but the Blues appear very great. Apart from Tino Fa ...
Maroons legend Darren Lockyer on Wednesday said on Nine commentary that the only time they looked like getting into the backfield was when they spun the Steeden to the flanks.
“I don't (even) consider Wayne Bennett elite anymore, because of how things ended at Brisbane, how things didn't work out for ...
That's a lot for a two-horse race. They fielded four debutants in that game, and fourteen new caps in the series. They included Philip Sami, Brenko Lee, Corey Allen, and Edrick Lee. They'd all never ...
2. Jonathan Thurston If Cronk was the second half of Queensland's unprecedented run, Thurston was the initiating force, dominating from the position between 2005 and 2011.
Between 500 and 600 Queensland State of Origin fans took over Albert Park on Tuesday when local hero Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and the Maroons arrived in town. It was barely pushing 10 degrees celsius ...
Queensland have named a new State of Origin captain after Daly Cherry-Evans was axed for Game 2. Cameron Munster will take up the leadership position as the Maroons head to Perth for a must-win match.