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‘Wow’: The star of the future you need to know as QLD halfback makes U19s Origin statement

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 9:37pm AEST

The Melbourne Storm’s stars of the future have shone as a tough 24 hours for the NSW Blues continued, with the Queensland Maroons claiming a 28-14 win in the men’s Under 19s State of Origin clash on Thursday evening.

Keary reveals Madge act that left Blues players ‘in tears’... and how it exposes NSW’s real ‘problem’

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 8:39pm AEST

It was the powerful act from former Blues coach Michael Maguire that left players in “tears”.

‘Nathan never does that’: Keary says shock Cleary sight shows everyone is missing the point

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 7:32pm AEST

While all the debate is on who Laurie Daley should and should not drop ahead of the State of Origin decider, former NSW Blues player Luke Keary said everyone is missing the point.

Ex-Silver Fern hits out at ‘double standards’ as Israel Folau's NRL move 'blocked'

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 5:02pm AEST

Israel Folau has called out the NRL’s “double standards” when it comes to inclusivity after his wife, Maria Folau, revealed their side of the story. Alyssa Bone

How Max Plath became Queensland's newest Origin cult hero

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 12:37pm AEST

The players who fill the spaces in between the stars are the secret to Queensland's Origin dominance and in Max Plath the Maroons have found yet another player who knows just how to do it.

Dejected Daley responds to big Latrell question as calls for Blues changes grow louder

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 12:08pm AEST

A disappointed Laurie Daley has faced the media the morning after his side’s 44-24 loss to Queensland, stopping short of committing to any team changes.

Brutal skipper call; Daley’s halves truth: Verdict on EVERY Blues player as axe to be swung

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 11:34am AEST

There have been calls for Laurie Daley to swing the axe after the Blues handed in an embarrassing second half display at the MCG on Wednesday night.

Damning Origin footage as NSW star Kotoni Staggs escapes punishment for professional foul

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 11:10am AEST

Kotoni Staggs appears to have escaped scot-free after footage showed what appeared to be a professional foul on Selwyn Cobbo during Queensland’s massive win in Melbourne on Wednesday night.

Why NSW mess isn’t Laurie’s fault... and legends I’d axe in mass Game 3 changes — Crawls

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 10:54am AEST

Plenty of experts and just about every NSW fan out there are calling for changes in the wake of Wednesday night’s MCG capitulation.

Why blue-collar Rugby League Park might have suited Warriors better than Te Kaha

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 9:42am AEST

Just days short of the 16-year anniversary of Kevin Locke’s heroics at Lancaster Park, the Warriors are back in a purpose built Christchurch stadium. Mat Kermeen