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Origin’s series-defining moment offers an antidote to rugby league’s performative masculinity

While men’s sport can often be a proxy for authentic human connection, Cameron Munster and Billy Slater show there is another way

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Dearden a big-stage star, but won't chase No.7 Test job

Tom Dearden had a career-best night in Queensland's State of Origin decider win, but says it shouldn't catapult him into contention for Australia's No.7 jersey.

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'Big Papa' answers Slater's SOS with calm Origin outing

From sleeping on a hospital chair to lifting the State of Origin shield on enemy territory, Queensland's Josh Papali'i has had a busy couple of weeks.

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'Easy decision' for emotional Munster to play Origin

Queensland coach Billy Slater says Cameron Munster would have made his late father proud, after inspiring the Maroons to a State of Origin series victory.

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Slater's efforts rated among State of Origin's greatest

Billy Slater has gone from having his job questioned to a man in charge of one of Queensland's great State of Origin successes.

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Queensland duo show State of Origin triumph is a matter of life and death

Cameron Munster shook off the death of his father while Josh Papalii saw his child born in the nick of time to help Maroons to Sydney win

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Emotions bubble up for Captain Courageous Munster

Grief stricken Cameron Munster and his coach Billy Slater embraced and shed tears after Queensland's stunning 24-12 win in the State of Origin decider.

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Bold call vindicated as Dearden man of Origin series

Queensland halfback Tom Dearden has been awarded the Wally Lewis Medal after inspiring the Maroons to an unlikely win in the State of Origin decider.

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Maroons rise for Munster with magic and muscle

After the tragic loss of Cameron Munster's father, the Queensland side delivered for their captain with a 24-12 win for the ages in the State of Origin decider.

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Near-flawless Queensland defy odds to stun NSW and claim State of Origin series

Tom Dearden put in a man-of-the-match performance and Cameron Munster inspired the Maroons to a stunning 24-12 Game 3 victory in Sydney

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Kerr unsure of Dolphins future despite Origin call-up

Dolphins prop Josh Kerr opens up on his contract limbo status, despite being in the Queensland squad for the State of Origin decider.

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Emotion-charged Maroons have reason to lift in Origin series decider against NSW Blues

The buildup to Game 3 has been muted after the death of Queensland captain Cameron Munster’s dad while NSW focus on correcting past mistakes

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Blues out to avoid repeat of stop-start Perth contest

NSW want more ball in play in the State of Origin decider and say it's on them to clean up their act and create a free-flowing game in Sydney.

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Blues carry big-game edge into State of Origin decider

Penrith's premiership dynasty and victory in the 2024 decider have handed the Blues a significant advantage headed into the State of Origin finale.

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'No words' but Slater knows what Munster is feeling

Billy Slater says Queensland must lift for Cameron Munster as the captain prepares to play in the State of Origin decider days after his father's death.

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Grieving Cameron Munster to make late dash to Maroons camp ahead of Origin decider

A ‘pretty upset’ Maroons captain Cameron Munster will return to camp barely 24 hours before this year’s decider following the death of his father

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Papalii the bridge to Maroons last super Sydney decider

Queensland must make State of Origin history to win the series in Sydney but the recall of veteran Josh Papalii has reinforced why the mission is achievable.

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State of Origin 2025 Game 3: where the series decider will be won and lost

From the huge decision to bring Josh Papalii out of Origin retirement to a titanic tussle in the centres, the series finale in Sydney promises intrigue

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Brave Munster to play Origin after his father's death

Queensland captain Cameron Munster has been given time to grieve with his family after the death of his father Steven but will play in the Origin decider.

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'I replied with an F-bomb': Papalii to rock for Maroons

It's been a big week for recalled Queensland prop Josh Papalii after he welcomed son Jeremiah into the world and got a stunning call from Billy Slater.

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Maroons find diamond in rough as Gem sheds happy tears

The stunning rise of Gehamat Shibasaki from being without a contract six months ago to a Queensland Origin debut is a dream-come-true tale.

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Hammer's time: Why Slater picked Dolphin over Walsh

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has vowed to implement key aspects of Billy Slater's fullback play into his own after edging out Reece Walsh for the coveted No.1 spot.

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Papalii, Shibasaki lift new Maroons like past heroes

Queensland will hope Josh Papalii can provide the 'Allan Langer effect' after being called out of Origin retirement as Gehamat Shibasaki gets a fairytale debut.

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Papalii gets Origin comeback for ages, Hammer new No.1

Josh Papalii has earned an unexpected State of Origin recall as coach Billy Slater moves Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to fullback and gives Gehamat Shibasaki a debut.

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Dearden learns from Cherry-Evans to make No.7 his own

Tom Dearden made a point to reflect on Daly Cherry-Evans' State of Origin preparations before going out and making Queensland's No.7 jersey his own in Perth.

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