State of Origin
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Origin v AFL Grand Final Sportal.com.au Is it the AFL Grand Final at the MCG or a series-deciding State of Origin clash? Sportal's Adam Lucius (rugby league) and Bren O'Brien (AFL) enter the cage. LUCIUS: You guys must hate how big State of Origin is. We pinched the idea off AFL and turned ... |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Don't tell even your family: Stuart Herald Sun He has been discreetly putting the pressure on referees, and yesterday wondered if NRL referees boss Bill Harrigan had made the right call with Tony Archer. "Intimidating," Stuart said. "[Suncorp Stadium is] very intimidating for referees. ... State Of Origin NRL 2011 NSW vs. QLD Game 3 Odds, Review and Analysis Forum Teams arrive for grandest Origin All the stars are aligned - now it's time for the Blues to deliver |
 ABC Online | No idle Breust from Luke The Daily Telegraph Rookie star: Hawthorn's Luke Breust is this week's AFL Rising Star nominee and may be set for a move to GWS. Picture: Michael Klein Source: The Daily Telegraph LUKE Breust is a former rugby league player who is related to NSW State of Origin royalty, ... Hawks wait on Franklin's fitness Breust ruling Hawks' roost Days at school reward Suckling |
HG Nelson backs the call on Radio Maroon for State of Origin decider Courier Mail "We don't want a blue with the NRL as much as Queenslanders don't want any blue in their Origin call." The Courier-Mail editor Michael Crutcher said the newspaper was determined to go ahead with Radio Maroon in partnership with 98.9, ... NRL pulls plug on a rebel call State of Origin III set for TV ratings record? State Of Origin Odds Comparison: Queensland vs. New South Wales Game 3 Live ... |
State of Origin III set for TV ratings record? The Roar (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) Amidst all the talk of restructuring the NRL representative calendar recently, perhaps the most telling comment was David Gallop's observation a fortnight ago that Channel Nine would be reluctant to give up the current midweek ... Fanatic origins State Of Origin Odds Comparison: Queensland vs. New South Wales Game 3 Live ... |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Southern rugby league officials cry foul over Radio Maroon Origin coverage Courier Mail "We have until (today) to make an official response to the NRL and 2GB but we are determined to provide Queenslanders with their own voice," Mr Bayles said. "We think this is a great partnership with The Courier-Mail, particularly in NAIDOC week - a ... Queensland coach Mal Meninga ratchets up the moaning ahead of State of Origin III Lockyer ignores the hype and keeps his focus solely on Origin glory Why Lockyer is best modern No.6 |
State of Origin III Preview League Unlimited Indeed the AFL has its Grand Final Day at the MCG, Rugby has its Bledisloe Cup and so on and so forth amongst the rival codes, but nothing matches 'The Greatest Game of All' when you talk of a State of Origin decider. Especially this one. ... Fanatic origins Rugby League on South African television |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Rep season unavailability livens up NRL The Roar This Friday the NRL returns to normal, as the focus shifts from State of Origin to the looming finals series. The likes of the Dragons, Broncos, Storm and Cowboys will be at full strength once again, and if you're Wayne Bennett, Anthony Griffin, ... Lucky break for Simmonds but miner miracle isn't enough Dragons prepare to welcome back State of Origin stars to get season back on track Knights Outclass Dragons For The Win |
Sydney Morning Herald | Lucky break for Simmonds but miner miracle isn't enough Sydney Morning Herald REECE SIMMONDS'S five-year-old son, Jack, was still in nappies the last time his father scored in an NRL match. But as he kissed his dad goodbye yesterday, he had some prophetic words for him. Sort of. ''He asked me this morning, 'Can you score a try ... Dragons prepare to welcome back State of Origin stars to get season back on track Knights Outclass Dragons For The Win Bennett's Midas touch on show again |
 ABC Online | Sharks savage sorry Souths Sydney Morning Herald Photo: Getty Images A resurgent Cronulla have brushed aside South Sydney 26-4 at Toyota Stadium, recording a third successive NRL win for the first time in more than two years. Despite being without talismanic skipper Paul Gallen due to State of Origin ... Another win for Sharks VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Sharks v Rabbitohs, NRL 2011, Shark Park Sinking Souths succumb to spectacular Sharks |
 Sydney Morning Herald | NRL joins fight against pokie reforms ABC Online The NRL will screen an advertising campaign warning against the reforms at football games for the remainder of the season. The campaign will feature former Bulldogs captain Steve Mortimer, who also once led the NSW State of Origin team. ... NRL weighs into pokies brawl Former NRL star Steve Mortimer joins 'It's un-Australian' pokies campaign NRL joins fight against pokies scheme |
 Brisbane Times | The more I reflect on the good old days,the worse they seem Courier Mail With the NRL so professional these days, and the clubs all based at hi-tech, modern stadiums, we just don't get to see the waterlogged fields or muddy quagmires that used to be the norm at suburban grounds in the middle of a wet winter, ... Queensland Maroons' cheap shots fire up angry NSW Blues ahead of State of ... Ricky Stuart returns from the coaching scrapheap to lead NSW in State of Origin State of Origin III preview |
 Sydney Morning Herald | PARRAMATTA v BRISBANE (Parramatta Stadium, Friday, 7:45pm) Business Spectator Brisbane might just have a little too much zip and a little too much upside for a Parramatta team that, on paper, is one of the worst in the NRL. Michael Ennis is central to everything Canterbury do. An up-and-down forward pack means his dummy half ... Ennis: the devil is only in his guise Fans breathe easy over Fien How the Dragons conquered State of Origin's curse |
 ABC Online | State of Origin III preview NRL.COM In the Suncorp Stadium cauldron the Blues will need to watch their discipline – in particular hooker Michael Ennis who is chief NRL bad boy, having conceded the most penalties by any player (19). What's more, Ennis conceded two penalties last game and ... Harrison will go the Origin distance Full steam ahead for Dave Taylor State of Origin III: The key match-ups |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Fans breathe easy over Fien NRL.COM The vast number of absent stars will undoubtedly result in a low-scoring round across the board this weekend and like most of the NRL outfits who will play in round 17, the Magicians have been forced to field an under-strength combination. ... NRL PREVIEW: Dragon slayers How the Dragons conquered State of Origin's curse First match up since coach declared move |
Griffin's gamble pays off for Broncos Ninemsn Broncos coach Anthony Griffin was a relieved man when his gamble on playing his State of Origin stars in Friday night's 21-14 NRL win over the Dragons paid off. But while Darren Lockyer's masterclass was as good as any he has pulled off in a glittering ... |
 ABC Online | Dragons feel the pain of Origin time ABC Online St George Illawarra coach Wayne Bennett is adamant his side can overcome a crippling State of Origin time injury toll that threatens to derail the club's bid for back-to-back NRL minor premierships. The Dragons were beaten 21-14 by Brisbane at Lang ... Broncos and Origin slay the Dragons Griffin's gamble pays off for Broncos Broncos edge out Dragons |
 Brisbane Times | Broncos and Origin slay the Dragons Sydney Morning Herald IT'S NOT every week that NSW win a State of Origin game and St George Illawarra are toppled from the top of the NRL ladder. The Broncos, inspired by skipper Darren Lockyer, former bricklayer and would-be England or Queensland centre Jack Reed and a ... Broncos edge out Dragons Brisbane 21 d St George Illawarra 14: Fired-up Broncos stun Dragons at Suncorp ... Round 15: Sportingbet NRL Preview |
 The Age | Souths' Shannan McPherson crashes to the turf. Photo: Steve Christo Sydney Morning Herald South Sydney's Queensland contingent guided the Rabbitohs to a comfortable 31-8 NRL win over a disappointing Gold Coast outfit at ANZ Stadium on Friday night. Despite backing up from a State of Origin loss on Wednesday night, giant second-rower Dave ... Souths all over Titans Sprinted Finish: Run Rabbit Run Rabbitohs smash Titans |
 Brisbane Times | Gallen the new NRL benchmark: Webb Sydney Morning Herald Former Queensland enforcer Carl Webb believes NSW skipper Paul Gallen's heroic effort in State of Origin game two has set a new benchmark for NRL front rowers. Gallen shifted from the back row to prop and was instrumental in the Blues' 18-8 win on ... Lone Scout Q&A: Round 15 State Of Origin II Player Ratings Origin stars all have their points to prove |