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Origin legend’s one-fingered salute that taught Maroons star ‘how to be true Queenslander’

When Queensland forward Tazmin Rapana “flipped the bird” at the NSW crowd after scoring a try in last year’s State of Origin series, it was also a one-fingered salute to Maroons legend Chris Close. Close, known universally as “Choppy”, played in the inaugural men’s Origin… Read More »Origin legend’s one-fingered salute that taught Maroons star ‘how to be true Queenslander’

‘Bit shy’: Ex-skipper’s surprising reason for backing ‘world class’ Crusader over Ardie Savea as ABs captain

Former New Zealand skipper Kieran Read has backed Scott Barrett ahead of Ardie Savea to succeed Sam Cane as captain under Scott Robertson. Cane has opted out of the job, although he will remain in contention to be picked for this season before a permanent… Read More »‘Bit shy’: Ex-skipper’s surprising reason for backing ‘world class’ Crusader over Ardie Savea as ABs captain