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Sydney Morning Herald
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Tino, Haas sin-binned in heated Origin clash
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Payne Haas come to blows in game two of the 2020 State of Origin series.
The Age
13 hours ago
- Sport
- The Age
Tino, Haas sin-binned in heated Origin clash
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Payne Haas come to blows in game two of the 2020 State of Origin series. Loading
News.com.au
a day ago
- General
- News.com.au
‘They're definitely playing': Massive boost for Broncos with Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan set to play after Origin heroics
Broncos coach Michael Maguire has declared prop forward Payne Haas is 'definitely playing' after his herculean performance in the front row for NSW on Wednesday night despite barely training due to a quad injury. Haas was named man of the match in the game one win on the back of 138m, 27 tackles and zero misses after being in doubt for the Suncorp Stadium showdown. The machine in the middle didn't train with the team for the first few days of camp but played like a man possessed to help the Blues take a 1-0 series lead. There would be no shame in him wanting to rest up after a bruising battle on Wednesday, but he and front row partner Pat Carrigan are both set to take on Manly in a rare trip to Brookvale. 'They're definitely playing,' Maguire said. 'I'll wait and see (how many minutes they play) depending on how they're playing. 'Payne played a lot of time the other night and so did Patty. The amount of work they did for both teams was exceptional, so I'll just manage that as the game goes.' Maguire was thrilled to see the Blues win in enemy territory after he guided the team to a famous series victory last year, although he didn't want to gloat too much given he's now coaching the biggest club in Queensland. He has other things to worry about this weekend, with Maguire making a couple of key changes to the spine with Cory Paix starting at hooker and Jesse Arthars moving to fullback. Reece Walsh is still a week away as he recovers from a knee injury, with Arthars switching roles with Selwyn Cobbo, who will play on the wing after missing out on the Maroons side. 'They'll probably interchange a little bit, but Jesse has got a lot of energy with what he's doing,' the coach explained. 'Being able to utilise both he and big 'Selly' in a different way is something that I'm going to look at.' The Broncos start the round in eighth spot, but there is plenty of focus on a team that has lost three on the trot since their epic upset win over the Bulldogs. They were fantastic that night but haven't replicated that form, with Brisbane coming off a 30-26 loss to the Dragons that few saw coming before last week's bye. Effort and team cohesion have been questioned since then, but Maguire is confident his players can turn things around with ease. 'To be honest, it's pretty easy. And the players can actually see that,' he said. 'It's about individuals working hard with each other. There was a great bond with this group and that's why I've really enjoyed coaching the group. 'But you've got to be able to use that in games because the momentum of games is what it's about. When it swings on you, you've got to be able to make sure you come together, which I can see the boys doing.'
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Robbed': Fans fume at player of the match verdict in State of Origin Game 1
Rugby league fans have questioned whether Zac Lomax was robbed of player of the match honours in NSW's Game 1 State of Origin victory. The Blues won 18-6 but the score flattered Queensland given NSW missed four conversion kicks and could have piled on more points if they were at their best. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. The results marks the first time since 1998 that NSW have won consecutive games at Suncorp Stadium, putting the Blues in the box seat to retain the Origin shield as the series heads to Perth for Game 2. Broncos prop Payne Haas was a force in the middle for the Blues as NSW dominated Queensland in the battle between the two forward packs. Haas finished with 18 runs for 156 metres, five tackle busts, three offloads and 30 tackles without a miss. It was a trademark game from Haas who set the tone, but Lomax was arguably even more special on the right wing for NSW. Lomax ran for 209 metres (including 75 post contact metres) from 25 carries and scored two tries to take his tally to five tries from just four State of Origin games. His effort to set up the match-sealing try was spectacular too. Nathan Cleary put up a short kick and Lomax grabbed the ball out of the air and flicked it on to Connor Watson, who bobbled it up for an offload just as he was about to be tackled. Dylan Edwards grabbed the footy and dived over to score an epic team try. Haas had a stellar game but footy fans made the case that Lomax was robbed of player of the match. The Daily Telegraph described Lomax as the 'early favourite for the Wally Lewis Medal' as player of the series. The NRL commentator behind the popular 'The Oracle' X account wrote: 'Difficult choice for man of the match. When was the last time a winger was MOM? Zac Lomax for me ahead of Haas & Angus Crichton.' One fan wrote: 'Lomax was phenomenal. He was my MOM. I could have handled Yeo. Can't agree with Haas.' A second said: 'Lomax robbed of MOM, Best on ground by a country mile!' A third said: 'Haas as man of the match was more of a joke then Qld's attack.' A fourth added: 'He played well but how anyone apart from Lomax got it is a mystery.' There was plenty of praise for Haas' performance too. George Rose said: 'Payne Haas man of the match well deserved. Beast! Blues clean sweep inbound.' Penrith premiership winner Scott Sattler said on SEN: 'He was amazing. His physical attributes. I don't think I've seen in a front rower since Paul Harragon.' One fan said: 'Should have been Lomax imo but Payne was immense too so nothing wrong with this call.' NSW captain Isaah Yeo was full of praise for his wingers Lomax and Brian To'o after the game. 'They're fantastic players, they help you so much in sort of yardage coming out of trouble,' Yeo told Nine. 'They just never seem tired, the pair of them. But then off the back of that, their carries are so powerful and you gain momentum often, particularly early. 'It's hard to do in this arena to get early momentum in sets, and they certainly do a wonderful job for us.'
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
See the heartwarming moment State of Origin star Brian To'o's baby son sticks up for him when he's 'bullied' by his teammates
Brian To'o's young son Atreus has captured footy fans' hearts by defending his father from his Blues teammates as they horsed around with him following their 18-6 victory in the Origin series opener. It was a margin that flattered Queensland, considering Nathan Cleary (0-3) and Zac Lomax (0-1) missed all four try conversions attempts. Star winger To'o had a solid game for New South Wales, but suffered his share of knocks in the process. In a clip posted to social media by teammate Spencer Leniu, To'o could be seen in the sheds following the Blues' triumph with his ribs and leg both heavily strapped. Stephen Crichton and Leniu tried to help the Penrith star get his jersey off after the win as To'o winced in pain. It was too much for To'o's 18-month-old son Atreus, who gestured for Leniu and Crichton to stop hurting his dad before throwing a bottle at them. The sight of the tiny tot standing up to the NRL giants sent onlookers into fits of laughter. NSW playmaker Mitch Moses also posted heartwarming photos of himself after the match with his daughter Aspyn, who was wearing a tiny replica Blues jersey as she kissed his forehead while he sat on the field, soaking in the victory. While Moses, Crichton, Leniu and To'o all played well, Payne Haas turned in an 'inspirational' performce, on one leg, to power the Blues within reach of back-to-back State of Origin series wins. Carrying a quadriceps complaint, the Brisbane prop entered camp in doubt for Wednesday's series opener against Queensland. He barely trained but then bashed the Maroons in a first-half clinic that set up their victory. Haas's 140 run metres, 18 runs, three tackle breaks, three offloads and 29 tackles led a pack that set the tone in a dominant first half before hanging tough in a scrappy second half. 'I got a bit nervous on the bus, but all the boys showed faith in me,' the Broncos prop said of his mental state after managing his leg complaint. Haas is only 25 but has already played 15 Origins after debuting in 2019. Mitch Moses also gave fans a heartwarming moment as he celebrated the win with his daughter Aspyn (pictured) 'I'm just doing my job; I love this jersey so much. I love these boys and love playing for the people of New South Wales,' he said. 'I've just watched it (Origin) since I was a kid, just love this jersey . 'But I wouldn't say I'm at the top (of my game). I'm only 25, long way to go and still working.'
