FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 6 | History Defined

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

Sharks to rest star halfback Nicho Hynes after Origin I

Nicho Hynes will be given round 14 to rest up after making his second State of Origin appearance for NSW.

AAP · Jun 4, 2024

'It's irrelevant': Maguire rejects Hynes form fears

There's no need for concern over Nicho Hynes' Origin history and lead-in form as he prepares to don the No.7 for the first time, NSW coach Michael Maguire says.

AAP · Jun 4, 2024

Luai ready to lead as Hynes gets through NSW training

NSW halfback Nicho Hynes has increased his involvement at State of Origin training, while Jarome Luai has gone from axed half to the Blues leadership group.

AAP · May 30, 2024

'Untouchable' NSW duo wait as Hynes sits out training

Nicho Hynes failed to train in the first hit-out for Michael Maguire's new-look NSW State of Origin side.

AAP · May 29, 2024

Trindall's Sharks return ends 'uncomfortable' saga

Cronulla playmaker Braydon Trindall has learned a "painful" lesson and is ready to return to the NRL, says coach Craig Fitzgibbon.

AAP · May 29, 2024

Braydon Trindall has point to prove on NRL return

Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall will line up in Nicho Hynes' absence for his first game since failing roadside drug and alcohol tests.

AAP · May 28, 2024

Halfback Hynes confident on calf for NSW Origin return

NSW coach Michael Maguire has rejected any concerns over Nicho Hynes' fitness, adamant the halfback will not miss any training ahead of State of Origin I.

AAP · May 27, 2024

From NSW villain to most important Blue: Jarome Luai

Sent off for a head butt and dropped in last year's State of Origin series, Jarome Luai is now the most experienced member of the Blues' new-look spine.

AAP · May 26, 2024

Tedesco axed as fullback as only six Blues survive

Dylan Edwards has won the race for the NSW No.1 jersey, with Australia's Test captain James Tedesco a shock axing for the State of Origin series opener.

AAP · May 25, 2024