Tedesco axed in massive Origin shake-up,six Blues to debut
State of Origin

Tedesco axed in massive Origin shake-up,six Blues to debut

NSW coach Michael Maguire has made a huge statement for his first Origin match in charge,dropping the captain and calling up a clutch of players to make their state debuts.

  • byAdam Pengilly,Michael Chammas,Adrian Proszenko,Dan Walsh andChristian Nicolussi

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Fittler pays tribute to Edwards among Madge’s Origin ‘surprises’
State of Origin

Fittler pays tribute to Edwards among Madge’s Origin ‘surprises’

The Blues have named six NSW Origin rookies as Michael Maguire’s predecessor Brad Fittler congratulated Dylan Edwards on a long-awaited debut at the expense of incumbent captain James Tedesco.

  • byMichael Chammas,Adam Pengilly,Dan Walsh andAdrian Proszenko
‘Ready to rock’:Cleary mentorship has Luai confident about Blues No.7 role
NRL 2024

‘Ready to rock’:Cleary mentorship has Luai confident about Blues No.7 role

Jarome Luai is happy to be chosen as the NSW halfback and has the best No.7 in the game as a personal coach.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
Blues blow for Hynes but Luai steps up in push for No.7 role
NRL 2024

Blues blow for Hynes but Luai steps up in push for No.7 role

NSW coach Michael Maguire arrived in Cronulla hoping to watch his side’s next playmaker – he just thought it would be Nicho Hynes,not Jarome Luai.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
‘We were the best team in the world’:Why Maguire’s Kiwis triumph should give Blues fans hope
NRL 2024

‘We were the best team in the world’:Why Maguire’s Kiwis triumph should give Blues fans hope

Few expected Michael Maguire’s New Zealand to defeat the Kangaroos last November. They won 30-0. Some key players from that Kiwis side believe he can get a similar performance out of NSW.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
‘It’s a blank canvas to revisit my approach’:Why Nathan Cleary can no longer be NRL’s hardest trainer
NRL 2024

‘It’s a blank canvas to revisit my approach’:Why Nathan Cleary can no longer be NRL’s hardest trainer

The Penrith superstar has a reputation for being rugby league’s most fastidious trainer. Then another hamstring injury changed everything.

  • byAdrian Proszenko
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Maguire’s super Saturday:Three games and 20 players who could make or break the Blues
NRL 2024

Maguire’s super Saturday:Three games and 20 players who could make or break the Blues

The NSW coach will watch three matches involving no fewer than 20 NSW hopefuls in what amounts to their final Origin audition.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
Lomax firming for shock Origin call-up alongside Suaalii
State of Origin

Lomax firming for shock Origin call-up alongside Suaalii

The St George Illawarra star was thought to be on the fringes despite a blistering start to the year,but has burst back into the frame.

  • byAdam Pengilly,Adrian Proszenko andChristian Nicolussi
We asked data nerds to pick the NSW Origin team. Here is who they selected
Analysis
State of Origin

We asked data nerds to pick the NSW Origin team. Here is who they selected

The team have been in the lab crunching the numbers,our experts have their say and we also get AI on board for the NSW campaign.

  • byDan Walsh
‘Give Des a chance’:David Fifita opens up on why he snubbed the Roosters
Around the clubs

‘Give Des a chance’:David Fifita opens up on why he snubbed the Roosters

David Fifita has broken his silence on his decision to walk away from a $3.3 million deal with the Roosters to stay on the Gold Coast.

  • byChristian Nicolussi,Billie Eder,Dan Walsh andAdam Pengilly
Maguire’s call on Tedesco will decide NSW’s Origin fate
Opinion
State of Origin

Maguire’s call on Tedesco will decide NSW’s Origin fate

He’s not only the fullback but also the incumbent captain,so the decision Maguire makes about the Roosters No.1 will have major implications for the Blues’ campaign.

  • byRoy Masters