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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

Bears add young Blues gun as promising recruitment drive rolls on — Whispers

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 8:08am AEST

The Bears’ roster continues to build ahead of their inaugural season in 2027, with Perth reportedly signing a Blues’ under 19’s young gun on a multi-year deal.

Walker's breakout Origin performance showed us both sides of his coin

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 7:36am AEST

On Wednesday night, Queensland coach Billy Slater got a glimpse of a glistening Sam Walker-led future, even if the present wasn't quite perfect.

Maroons star reveals dad's message before heartbreaking death

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 7:27am AEST

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui shares the advice his dad gave him before his death after a long battle with cancer.

‘Can’t leave out’: Munster’s huge hint on Maroons’ selection headache with ‘big force’ change

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 7:14am AEST

Maroons skipper Cameron Munster has hinted that there will be room for Tom Dearden in the Queensland squad for the Suncorp decider despite the scorching hot form of Sam Walker.

This was worse than loss that enraged Joey. NSW need big changes, starting with one man — Adam Pengilly

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 6:33am AEST

The last time Laurie Daley waltzed into a NSW coaching box 40 minutes from winning a State of Origin series in two games, it ended up with Andrew Johns going apoplectic on television.

‘Big conversation’ Laurie must have after nightmare; QLD star poised for mega payday — Origin II Talking Points

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 6:00am AEST

The Queensland Maroons have set up a series decider after humiliating the NSW Blues in Melbourne.

Watch: Cobbo scores hat-trick as Queensland masterclass forces Origin decider

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:52am AEST

The Maroons blew New South Wales off the park with a devastating second-half performance at the MCG. Adrian Proszenko