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Blues level Origin series

New South Wales have levelled this year’s State of Origin series with a thrilling 26-18 victory against Queensland at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in front…

Can the Blues strike back in Melbourne?

Andrew Ferguson looks ahead to next week’s second game in this year’s State of Origin series On Tuesday, the teams for the second State of…

State of Origin draws biggest TV audience in 2015

In addition to drawing a live attendance of more than 80,000 to Sydney’s ANZ Stadium, State of Origin Game 1 was the highest rating Australian…

Maroons edge out Blues in opening Origin encounter

Queensland have beaten New South Wales by the narrowest of margins, gaining an 11-10 victory in the opening game of the 2015 series at Sydney’s…

An Englishman’s view of Origin

In his latest Total Rugby League column, English coach Alan Kilshaw looks ahead to the State of Origin series. The countdown is well and truly…

State of Origin revenue to break $100 million

The impact of State of Origin on Australian – and worldwide – sport is set to grow even more next year, after it was…

How healthy is international Rugby League?

The Guardian newspaper published an article yesterday on its website entitled ‘Rugby league’s international failure is spectacular’. It was written by an Australian journalist, Nick…

Kangaroos and Maroons winger Brent Tate retires aged 32

Australia and Queensland stalwart Brent Tate has called time on his 13-year career in the NRL after picking up a fourth serious knee injury in…

Gallen ruled ineligible for State of Origin medal

After his well-documented suspension for his involvement in the Cronulla Sharks’ controversial supplements program of 2011, the New South Wales Rugby League board (NSWRL) have…