Maroons plan Hammer and Lightning raid on NSW Queensland are preparing to unleash fullback Reece Walsh and centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow on NSW in a State of Origin one-two punch for the ages. AAP · Jun 25, 2024
'I've been lacking': Broncos' Piakura vows to lift game Brisbane second-rower Brendan Piakura was in the Queensland camp for Origin I but his form since has been down and he intends to fire against the Warriors. AAP · Jun 24, 2024
Suaalii mimics Walsh as Blues step up Origin II prep When the Blues wanted someone to emulate Reece Walsh as they worked on plans to stop Queensland's No.1 they called on Origin 'villain' Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. AAP · Jun 22, 2024
Broncos' Jensen sprains ankle, Cobbo set for Warriors Brisbane prop Corey Jensen sprained an ankle at training on Friday while centre Selwyn Cobbo trained well and will play against the Warriors on Saturday week. AAP · Jun 21, 2024
Walsh forgives Suaalii, vows he won't be gun shy at MCG Queensland fullback Reece Walsh won't change the way he plays against NSW on return from concussion and has smoked the peace pipe with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. AAP · Jun 18, 2024
NSW vow to not change their targeting of Reece Walsh Liam Martin has declared NSW will again target Reece Walsh in State of Origin II, unfazed by Queensland's insinuations that they illegally went after the No.1. AAP · Jun 18, 2024
'Glass houses': Madge bristles over Qld's Walsh claims Michael Maguire has hit out at accusations from Queensland that NSW were overly aggressive in their treatment of Reece Walsh in Origin I. AAP · Jun 17, 2024
Slater explains Cobbo omission as Walsh fit for Maroons Queensland coach Billy Slater says dropped bench utility Selwyn Cobbo is "not quite 100 per cent" and insists Reece Walsh is fit to play game two of Origin. AAP · Jun 16, 2024
'Billy will select him': Walsh on track for Origin Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says Reece Walsh has made good progress with concussion protocols and will be fit for Queensland in game two of State of Origin. AAP · Jun 13, 2024
Sailor seeks Broncos redemption as Latrell looms Brisbane fullback Tristan Sailor had a rare poor game last week and is determined to bounce back against South Sydney and their talisman Latrell Mitchell. AAP · Jun 11, 2024
NRL must do more to protect Reece Walsh: Walters Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's four-week ban isn't long enough to ensure players will stop putting shots on Reece Walsh. AAP · Jun 7, 2024
Suaalii's immediate NSW career all but over after plea Blues centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has accepted a four-match ban for the shot that knocked out Queensland's Reece Walsh in the State of Origin series opener. AAP · Jun 7, 2024
Origin knockout: News Corp unsure whether to celebrate or condemn ‘rugby league at its worst’ There is little sign that rugby league media is willing to ask what role it plays in creating or worsening the game’s problems The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2024
Thurston accuses Blues of 'putting target' on Walsh Queensland legends Johnathan Thurston and Nate Myles have savaged NSW after Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was sent off for a high shot that concussed Reece Walsh. AAP · Jun 6, 2024
AAP · Jun 5, 2024 DCE, Slater warn Blues that Origin best is yet to come Queensland coach Billy Slater and team veterans are looking for vast improvements for the rest of the State of Origin series despite thrashing NSW 38-10.
AAP · Jun 5, 2024 History on Maroons' side as Blues seek MCG miracle NSW have a mountain to climb to rescue the State of Origin series, but prop Payne Haas says it's a feat the Blues can accomplish.
AAP · Jun 5, 2024 'Let down my state': Suaalii remorseful after Walsh hit Blues coach Michael Maguire has ridiculed claims his side targeted Maroons No.1 Reece Walsh, as NSW's Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii apologised for his reckless tackle.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 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
AAP · Jun 5, 2024 Cobbo selection masterstroke key to Maroons victory Maroons coach Billy Slater was criticised for picking Selwyn Cobbo on the bench but he was crucial in the 38-10 win over NSW after Reece Walsh left the field.
AAP · Jun 5, 2024 Suaalii cops four-game ban for Origin hit on Walsh NSW centre Joseph Suaalii is facing a monster ban after knocking Queensland's Reece Walsh out of the State of Origin series opener.
AAP · Jun 4, 2024 Cobbo 'could play anywhere': Slater coy on super-sub Billy Slater says there won't have to be an injury for super-sub Selwyn Cobbo to take the field for Queensland in State of Origin.
AAP · Jun 3, 2024 Walsh set for best in Origin, emotions no issue: DCE Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says the Maroons will bring out Reece Walsh's best in Origin and he has no concerns about his emotions bubbling over.
AAP · May 31, 2024 Jarome Luai moves on from Origin spat with Reece Walsh Ahead of his NSW comeback, Jarome Luai has downplayed speculation he could find himself at the centre of another blue with Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh.
AAP · May 29, 2024 Walsh 'excited' to resume Origin feud with Luai Queensland fullback Reece Walsh and NSW No.6 Jarome Luai have already clashed explosively in State of Origin and the Maroon is keen for more heated battles.
AAP · May 28, 2024 Walsh commits to Broncos, gets Slater boost for Origin Queensland fullback Reece Walsh says he will re-sign with Brisbane and stay there for the rest of his career as he gets a lift from mentoring by Billy Slater.