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The Latest Breaking News from Origin II

NSW's Cook not averse to Origin centre reprise

There's little chance of NSW repeating their call to move Damien Cook to centre for Origin III, but the Rabbitohs rake would be up for the challenge.

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Blues' Fittler denies swinging the axe for Origin III

Not since 2019 has Brad Fittler made as many changes to his NSW side as he did for Origin III, but the coach doesn't believe he has taken drastic action.

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'Biased' Murray wants more Rabbitohs in Origin III

South Sydney captain Cameron Murray openly admits he's got skin in the game when calling for more Rabbitohs in NSW's squad for game three of State of Origin.

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Luai, Walsh sent off for headbutting in Origin II

Jarome Luai and Reece Walsh have been sent off for head-butting one another in the final seconds of State of Origin II.

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Embarrassment can be good motivator, NSW coach Fittler

Brad Fittler says his NSW team can't afford to slip up by relaxing again if they are ahead late in State of Origin II in Brisbane on Wednesday night.

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Versatile Cotter a deadly tentacle in Maroons octopus

Reuben Cotter has been named on the bench for Queensland but coach Billy Slater says he could start in the back row or slot in at hooker during Origin II.

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Injury rules NSW star Latrell Mitchell out of State of Origin II

Latrell Mitchell's calf injury has ruled him out of State of Origin II in a significant blow to NSW's hopes of levelling the series.

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NSW star Latrell Mitchell out of State of Origin II

NSW Blues star Latrell Mitchell will miss a second consecutive State of Origin match with the calf injury he suffered late last month.

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Fittler slams 'ridiculous' Burton sin-bin

NSW coach Brad Fittler isn't sure why Matt Burton joined Dane Gagai in the sin-bin after the pair's fight triggered an all-in scuffle in State of Origin III.

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Cook provides Blues perfect Origin recipe

Damien Cook may have had to settle for a bench role in State of Origin II but the Blues hooker says he's enjoying taking on Queensland while fully fresh.

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Haas out of Origin as Blues bank on McLean

Payne Haas won't play for NSW in Origin III with Jordan McLean named to replace him in next Wednesday's series decider at Suncorp Stadium.

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Queensland's Kaufusi out of Origin finale

Billy Slater says Felise Kaufusi won't play in State of Origin III but the Queensland coach expects Cameron Munster and Kalyn Ponga to be available.

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Bellamy backs Munster to be fit for Origin

Craig Bellamy says his five-eighth Cameron Munster is likely to be fit to play for Queensland in Origin III after missing Melbourne's loss to Manly.

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State of Origin III already sold out

More than two weeks out from kick-off at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, the State of Origin decider has sold out.

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State of Origin II: The five moments that caught the eye as New South Wales thrashed Queensland in Perth

Whether it was a controversial sin binning or just some Nathan Cleary brilliance that made the difference, here are the five key talking points as New South Wales won State of Origin II.

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NSW player ratings for State of Origin II

NSW have forced a State of Origin series decider with a dominant display in Perth, seeing off Queensland 44-12 to tie the series at 1-1.

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State of Origin II: NSW Blues hammer Queensland Maroons at Perth Stadium to set up decider

New South Wales sends this year's State of Origin series to a decider, recording a resounding 44-12 victory over Queensland at Perth Stadium.

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Everything you need to know before State of Origin game two kicks off

NSW and Queensland face off in State of Origin II tonight. Here's what you need to know before kick-off.

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Fittler coy on eve of State of Origin II

NSW coach Brad Fittler was giving little away to fans and reporters on the eve of Origin II in Perth as the Blues look to square the series.

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NSW must ditch nice guys Origin act: Paulo

Junior Paulo concedes NSW will have to get nasty in the battle for supremacy at the ruck in Origin II.

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Ringside seat gives Koroisau clear vision

Api Koroisau will come into the NSW side for Origin II with the aim of disrupting Queensland's dominance at the ruck.

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Tino a lock to negate Qld's Cotter loss

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will return to the lock position for Queensland in State of Origin II in what looms as a crucial role, replacing the injured Reuben Cotter.

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Koroisau to headline NSW's Origin changes

Penrith hooker Apisai Koroisau will headline a list of up to five new names in NSW's squad for their must-win State of Origin clash in Perth.

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Sharks make pitch for Blues selection

Sisosifa Talakai's versatility could change Brad Fittler's thinking as he prepares to name his NSW squad for Origin II on Sunday week.

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