Liam O'Loughlin

1 week ago | nine.com.au | Liam O'Loughlin

Queensland took out the U19s State of Origin for the first time ever, holding on for a narrow victory on Thursday night against the NSW Blues. The underdogs raced to a first-half lead, but were almost ran down in a gripping affair. In the end, a clutch sideline conversion from Javon Andrews proved the difference as the Maroons lifted the shield following a nail-biting 23-22 triumph.

1 week ago | nine.com.au | Liam O'Loughlin

It didn't take long for sparks to fly in the men's U19s State of Origin clash on Thursday night, with the young guns embroiled in a melee after just two minutes. In front of a solid crowd at Sunshine Coast Stadium, lock-forward Jordan Uta flew out of the NSW defensive line to put a shot on and force an error from Queensland. Uta got it wrong and was immediately penalised for failing to wrap his arms, before the Maroons players took exception and from there, it was immediate chaos.

1 week ago | nine.com.au | Liam O'Loughlin

Benji Marshall admits he "felt a bit sorry" for Jarome Luai despite the Wests Tigers star earning a "dream" recall to the NSW Blues side for game two. After being overlooked for the series opener in favour of Mitchell Moses, the five-eighth was back on deck on Wednesday night in the 26-24 loss against Queensland. His recall came after Moses suffered a calf strain during camp, with Laurie Daley forced to rush the 28-year-old into the team's Blue Mountains base.

1 week ago | stuff.co.nz | Liam O'Loughlin

Queensland captain Cameron Munster drops F-bombQueensland captain Cameron Munster dropped an F-bomb after his side's emotional game two victory to keep the State of Origin series alive. Leading his team out as skipper for the first time, Munster delivered an inspired performance and was awarded Man of the Match honours as the Maroons forced a decider.

1 week ago | nine.com.au | Liam O'Loughlin

The pressure around Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja is growing by the day, with two Australian cricket greats admitting both batters are on their last legs. After a shock loss to South Africa in the World Test Championship final, calls for change have been growing louder when it comes to Australia's top-order. The side will have an immediate chance to shake things up when they head to the Caribbean to face the West Indies, with young opener Sam Konstas in line for a recall.