Origin Two: Meltdown, Marvels, and Munster's Magic Moments
LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe The second game of this State of Origin series delivered a thrilling match that was much needed. Here are 20 insightful thoughts on the game: Penalty...
Yeo's Wisdom: Queensland's Advantage Leaves NSW in Ruck
LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy In response to NSW's loss in State of Origin Game 2, captain Isaah Yeo emphasized that the team's poor discipline, rather than the harsh penalty count...
Maroons' Cotter: No Gouge, Just Blinders in Origin
LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick In State of Origin II, Queensland forward Reuben Cotter asserted that he was not eye-gouged by NSW's Jarome Luai. Reports indicate that Luai received a grade...
Zane Harrison: The Blues' Hidden Gem Sparkles Bright
LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick As the annual U19s State of Origin match approaches, all eyes are on key players Coby Black, Mitchell Woods, and Toby Rodwell. However, Zane Harrison, a...
Cheers for Billy: Maroons rise with cake and pride
LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe In a heartwarming show of support, Queensland players celebrated coach Billy Slater's birthday by singing and sharing cake before delivering a critical 26-24 victory over New...
To'o and Munster: MVPs in a League of Their Own
LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick The State of Origin MVP race has intensified following Game 2, with Brian To'o and Cameron Munster taking the lead in the voting. To'o earned maximum...
Cleary's Clouds: Predictions Rain on Daley's Parade
LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy Laurie Daley is facing scrutiny for his decision to play Nathan Cleary during Queensland's 26-24 victory in State of Origin Game 2, amidst concerns over Cleary's...
Daley's Blues: Learning the Hard Way in Origin Loss
LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley has taken responsibility for his team's disappointing first half in their 26-24 defeat to Queensland in State of Origin II. In...
Stanley-Traill ready to tackle new heights
LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton Cyrus Stanley-Traill, a junior from Hurstville United, is set to represent New South Wales for the first time in the Under 19s State of Origin clash...
Origin Drama: Fines Fly, But Eyes Stay Clear
LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy Jarome Luai and Zac Lomax received fines instead of suspensions for their actions during State of Origin 2, highlighting a loophole in the NRL's disciplinary system....
Munster tackles media after thrilling Origin fight
LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick Queensland's new captain, Cameron Munster, has criticized the media for targeting state coach Billy Slater following Queensland's struggles in the State of Origin series. Slater has...
Maroons' magic: Slater's worries tackled in Game II
LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy In a thrilling State of Origin II match, the Queensland Maroons secured a victory for their coach, Billy Slater, who has faced criticism since taking on...
Young Titans Clash: Stream the Origin Showdown
LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy The 2025 Under-19 State of Origin matches for both men and women are set to take place on the Sunshine Coast on Thursday, June 19. The...
Blues or Maroons: Who'll Dream and Who'll Snooze?
LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe In the much-anticipated State of Origin Game 2, the New South Wales Blues aim to secure the series title against the Queensland Maroons at Optus Stadium....
Blues' kicks miss, Maroons score the thriller fix
LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick In a thrilling Game 2 of the 2025 State of Origin series at Optus Stadium, the Queensland Maroons triumphed over New South Wales, securing a decisive...
Eels Splash, Titans Dash: Ladder Battle Awaits
LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy In Round 16, the Eels will host the Titans, who are eager to secure back-to-back wins to escape the bottom of the ladder. Currently, the Titans...
Blues' comeback falls flat: A game of missed tries
LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy In the 2025 State of Origin Game 2, the New South Wales Blues aimed to secure back-to-back series victories but fell short despite a strong second-half...
NSW's downfall: a game of self-sabotage
LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick In the recent match, New South Wales lost to Queensland 26-24, highlighting a struggle with self-inflicted errors rather than the opponent's strength. According to reports, while...
Maroons' Magic: Ratings for a Close Call
LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy In the thrilling second game of the 2025 State of Origin, the Queensland Maroons secured a decider after defeating the New South Wales Blues in Perth....
Luai and Lomax dodge punishment; eyes on the game
LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy In a surprising decision, the NRL's match review committee announced that neither Jarome Luai nor Zac Lomax will face suspensions for incidents during Game 2 of...
Origin's Gridiron Drama: Tries Don't Tell the Tale
LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick State of Origin II: Incredible Game Confirms Origin's Greatness State of Origin is a unique sporting phenomenon in Australia, often challenging conventional comparisons to other major...
Maroons make waves, weather the storm in style
LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy State of Origin is heading to a decider in Sydney after the Maroons pulled off a thrilling 26-24 victory against the Blues in Perth, following a...
Maroons soar: Munster's match-winning magic
LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick In Game 2 of the 2025 State of Origin series, Queensland's new captain, Cameron Munster, has been named man of the match. Taking over from ex-captain...
Queensland's kick: Haas adversity sparks Maroons' victory
LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe In the aftermath of State of Origin II, it's clear that winning hinges on seizing pivotal moments, and Queensland effectively capitalized during their clash in Perth....