The NSW back-rower is the season’s best comeback story – but the player of the series feared it was all over in the third minute on Wednesday night.
Queensland cannot rely on generational talents to keep popping up as they have in years gone by.
Nicola Healey was turned away at the gates of Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night with her young son,and now believes her Ticketek account has been hacked.
Haumole Olakau’atu explained why he leapt to the defence of his NSW teammates during a sideline melee,which has now left him facing a lengthy ban.
Two Blues players not involved in the contest were ejected from the game. It could have proven costly,but the NSW coach couldn’t have been happier.
Just when we thought we were in for a tryless Origin match for the ages,the Blues turned the series on its head. From the ultimate super sub to Moses parting the maroon seas,here are the moments that ended NSW’s Brisbane hoodoo.
For all the bravery Queensland displayed,ultimately something had to give. It makes you wonder,how much of a difference would their injured trio have made?
Intensity is a word oft overused. But when reminiscing on the Origin decider,it almost doesn’t do the match justice.
The decider showcased the qualities that make Origin different from the rest of rugby league.
Reece Walsh was held up as Queensland’s biggest strike weapon before the Origin series. He finished it as one of their biggest flops.
NSW has reclaimed the Origin shield with just their third Suncorp Stadium win in a decider despite not leading until the 65th minute in a drama-packed contest.