FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 6 | History Defined

Little trace of Fittler's bold Blues era start at MCG

The last time State of Origin visited Melbourne, Brad Fittler ushered in a new era of Blues with 11 NSW debutants. Very few will return for another MCG bout.

AAP · Jun 24, 2024

Emotions of debut disappointment fuel Edwards

Dylan Edwards rarely gets emotional but says he let his guard down after having his State of Origin debut snatched away from him.

AAP · Jun 18, 2024

Dom Young fit as Roosters avoid backline crisis

Dom Young has got through an early-week training session, meaning the Sydney Roosters won't have to draw from outside their NRL squad.

AAP · Jun 17, 2024

Queensland down NSW after Joseph Sua’ali’i sent off in State of Origin 2024 Game 1

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow scored a hat-trick in the 38-10 win for the Maroons after the Blues were forced to play most of the game in Sydney with 12 men

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2024

New coach, new captain, new look team: can NSW halt Queensland’s one-way traffic?

The Blues are entering a new State of Origin era under Michael Maguire but it will take a lot to dethrone a Maroons team that has winning in its blood

The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2024

Blues shrug off Tallis barbs, insist Tedesco fits bill

Michael Maguire has insisted James Tedesco can adapt to NSW style of play for State of Origin I, while refusing to engage with comments from Gorden Tallis.

AAP · Jun 4, 2024

Edwards stays in camp to help Blues prepare for Origin

Dylan Edwards has remained in the NSW State of Origin camp to help Michael Maguire finalise preparations for game one, despite being denied a dream debut.

AAP · Jun 3, 2024

Queenslanders on high alert for resurgent Tedesco

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans has admitted the Maroons are on high alert for a James Tedesco masterclass, believing the NSW No.1 has a point to prove.

AAP · Jun 2, 2024

Drinkwater propels Cowboys to gutsiest win of year

Scott Drinkwater set up one try, scored another and kicked the winning penalty goal as North Queensland upset the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.

AAP · Jun 2, 2024

No point to prove as Tedesco returns to NSW side

James Tedesco has walked back into the NSW State of Origin camp ready to wear the No.1 jersey, adamant there were no hard feelings over his initial axing.

AAP · Jun 1, 2024