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Chaotic State of Origin Game 2 gives exhilarating glimpse into excess

The match in Perth mixed gladiatorial brutality with slapstick comedy as Cameron Munster’s Maroons held off a stirring Blues comeback

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Latest Slater sledge galvanising 'fired up' Maroons

Queensland have revealed how criticism of Billy Slater and questions over his future have the potential to spur on one of the great State of Origin revivals.

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Queensland stay alive after holding off stirring NSW comeback in State of Origin classic

The Maroons withstood a stirring second-half Blues comeback at a sodden Optus Stadium to level the series at 1-1 and set up a decider in Sydney

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Munster's maligned Maroons give Slater fine birthday

They were written off but new Queensland captain Cameron Munster and his team have delivered for under-pressure coach Billy Slater in a famous win in Perth.

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State of Origin 2025 Game 2: Qld Maroons beat NSW Blues 26-24 – as it happened

Queensland produced another underdog Origin performance for the ages to withstand a rampaging NSW comeback in the rain

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Slater sorry for Green reference, says it was wrong

Billy Slater has contacted Paul Green's family to apologise for referencing the late Queensland coach's death in a press conference, admitting it was wrong.

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Daley has shot to finally put Maroon dynasty behind him

Wednesday's State of Origin II comes 11 years to the day after Laurie Daley won his one series as NSW coach. He can finally clinch a second one in Perth.

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Pressure mounts on Queensland with State of Origin history on NSW’s side

The Maroons have never won two matches on the road to turn around an Origin series and the Blues hold all the cards ahead of Game 2 in Perth

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Cockroaches beat out Bears in Perth Origin lead-up

Hundreds of Origin fans have rocked up in the heart of Perth to greet their heroes, and one of them fired a barb at Queensland coach Billy Slater.

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Slater fires back at 'grub' label in take down of Woods

Billy Slater has claimed former NSW prop Aaron Woods does not deserve a voice in the media after he labelled the Queensland coach a "grub."

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Broncos trio knocking on Slater's door for Maroons

Brisbane will still be without Ben Hunt against Cronulla but Queensland hopefuls Reece Walsh, Jesse Arthars and Brendan Piakura can push their Origin claims.

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The legacy Maroons must learn from or perish in Perth

Queensland legend Cameron Smith was the master tactician who sunk NSW on multiple occasions and the Maroons must adopt his philosophies to win in Perth.

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Titans wing whiz has more 'crazy' try records in reach

Gold Coast winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira is the equal fastest player in the NRL era to score 50 tries and is on track to be one of the greats of the art.

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Painful memories: Daley knows the Origin job not done

NSW can wrap up a second straight State of Origin series in Perth, but the way a teenage Payne Haas was once treated in Queensland shows why it won't be easy.

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'He's a fullback': Hammer switch another roll of dice

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has not played wing in three years, with his positional move another gamble Queensland coach Billy Slater has taken in Perth.

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'Ripped Band-Aid off': Legend backs Cherry-Evans call

Queensland great Chris Close says the world "didn't stop" for the Maroons when Wally Lewis retired and will go on with Tom Dearden replacing Daly Cherry-Evans.

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Back to future 'excites' Carrigan on Maroons benching

Queensland regular Pat Carrigan has been demoted to the bench but his mighty Maroons debut in 2022 has him enthused about what he can contribute.

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Winging it: Holmes, Maroons search for best in the west

Valentine Holmes admits it's only natural to fear for your State of Origin future after a heavy loss, but thinks he and the Maroons will respond in Perth.

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Angus Crichton calls out Maroons' team-list mind games

NSW second-rower Angus Crichton has vowed to make Tom Dearden's first match in the Queensland No.7 jersey a nightmare, while accusing the Maroons of mind games.

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'He'll be ready': Walsh still in Slater's Maroons plans

Brisbane star Reece Walsh is breathing down Kalyn Ponga's neck for a Queensland recall this series at fullback and coach Billy Slater welcomes the competition.

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Have you watched him? Maroons defend Mam's selection

Billy Slater says people are entitled to opinions on Ezra Mam's State of Origin call up, but says he is worth picking three games back from a drug-driving ban..

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'No scapegoat': Why Slater axed legend for Major Tom

Queensland coach Billy Slater has revealed why he dropped Daly Cherry-Evans and promoted Tom Dearden to No.7 in the toughest decision of his tenure so far.

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Walsh sends Slater a message after star Broncos return

Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has returned with a bang from a knee injury and still wants to play a part in this year's State of Origin series for Queensland.

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Cherry-Evans dropped in one of two Maroons changes

Queensland coach Billy Slater has left leave Daly Cherry-Evans out of the Maroons' side for State of Origin II, while also recalling Kurt Capewell.

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Cherry-Evans doesn't know if he'll be Queensland No.7

Manly have lost 26-22 in Daly Cherry-Evans' last match before selection for State of Origin II, with the Queensland half unsure if he will keep his spot.

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