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The Queensland Governments decision to turn its back on the 2020 State of Origin series is a gift that these former NSW greats want grabbed with both hands.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has ruled out Brisbane hosting a State of Origin game during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pat Carrigan says he is ready to play State of Origin in 2020. Picture: Alix Sweeney. McGuire’s departure from the Broncos at the end of 2018 came as a surprise to many in the code, but Brisbane.
Queensland were on the wrong end of a heartbreaking 26-20 loss in last night’s State of Origin decider off the back of a stunning final-minute try from Blues superstar James Tedesco.
Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says that there will be no State of Origin games played in her state amid the coronavirus outbreak. Ms Palaszczuk also doubled down on criticism of a.
The 2015 State of Origin series was the 34th time the annual best-of-three series between the Queensland and New South Wales rugby league teams to be played entirely under 'state of origin' rules (1980 and 1981 were only one game series).
The 1989 State of Origin series was the eighth time the annual three-game series between New South Wales and Queensland was contested entirely under 'state of origin' selection rules. It was Queensland's second consecutive Origin clean-sweep and an unpleasant inauguration for New South Wales' new coach Jack Gibson who, along with a new captain in Gavin Miller and eight new players, was brought.
Kevin Walters has today named three debutants in his Queensland Maroons team for Game I of the Holden State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium. The fresh injection of rising Maroons talent will see Moses Mbye, Joe Ofahengaue and David Fifita line up for Queensland in the highly-anticipated series opener on June 5.
Queenslanders were desperate to represent their home state and so State of Origin was born, with Arthur Beetson captain-coaching the Maroons to a 20-10 victory at Lang Park on July 8, 1980.
Queensland felt genuine bitterness from NSW players during their State of Origin dynasty, champion Maroons fullback Billy Slater says. And it wasn't until Mal Meninga took over as Kangaroos coach.
Queensland's great State of Origin escapes NSW are in the prime position to claim just their second State of Origin series in 12 years, but Queensland have come back from far worse situations.
State of Origin 2019: Queensland claim opener with thrilling win over NSW The Maroons will be looking for a revitalisation of their offence after being run over in game two in Perth. James Maloney and Tom Trbojevic steered NSW to a historic 38-6 rout of Queensland.
Tune into our new show Fox League Live on Channel 502 every day at 5pm and on Saturday at 3pm. Sydney is ready to host all three 2020 State of Origin games, as Queensland’s premier continues to.
Blue and maroon. Cockroaches and cane toads. The border may be closed, but the rivalry continues. Cycling NSW and Cycling QLD are proud to present the first-ever virtual Cycling State of Origin hosted by the Koa Sports League. It’s the ultimate state-against-state battle of strength, strategy and watts-per-kilo using the Zwift virtual cycling platform.The Melbourne hooker is one of the most durable players in the NRL and has been the heart and soul of the Queensland State of Origin team for a number of seasons.Re-live all the action from NSW's series clinching victory over QLD in the State of Origin decider. Jul 10th, 2019 State of Origin news Free stream: How to watch State of Origin.