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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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Rachael Pearson turns NSW snub into peak fitness

Rachael Pearson is feeling fitter and stronger than at any point of her NRLW career, spurred on by missing out on a place in NSW's State of Origin side.

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'He's ready': Maguire says Walsh has made Maroons case

Reece Walsh will press his case for a Maroons recall as the Broncos aim to continue their resurgence against the in-form Warriors.

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Bulldogs say Galvin off bench could be best way forward

Lachlan Galvin could still be left coming off Canterbury's bench after the State of Origin period, with coach Cameron Ciraldo liking the current rotation.

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'I felt like The Princess and the Pea sleeping on it, except I definitely couldn't feel any pea!' – I put Origin's 31cm deep mattress to the test

I put the online-only Origin Hybrid Pro mattress to the test – here's what my husband and I thought after a month sleeping on it

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News Corp bets big on AI tools but journalists voice concerns

Company says in-house NewsGPT tool part of a look into how AI tech will ‘enhance our workplaces rather than replace jobs’. Plus: Seven West’s Origin dummy spit

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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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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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Panthers take on Warriors without Origin stars

Penrith will field a severely understrength side against the Warriors while Parramatta have a new halves pairing to take on the Gold Coast this weekend.

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Perth sport stars say there's room in city for Bears

Newly-crowned UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena and Test greats Justin Langer and Mike Hussey have headlined a throng of attendees at NSW training.

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From rattled to Origin return: Blues prop's wild month

Stefano Utoikamanu could have been forgiven for thinking his State of Origin chances were shot after a spray from NSW advisor Craig Bellamy at Magic Round.

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Beckham will be proud: why Brimson switched for England

Gold Coast star AJ Brimson has revealed why he switched representative allegiance to England and why giving up playing for Queensland was such a tough call.

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NSW make call on Brian To'o for State of Origin II

NSW have made a call on Brian To'o's fitness following a crucial training session in Sydney before flying out to Perth for State of Origin II.

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Depth test for Cowboys, Dolphins with key losses

North Queensland will be without their Origin big guns, but two major inclusions have them ready to host the injury-hit Dolphins with confidence.

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Setback for Sydney Roosters gun as comeback delayed

Sam Walker is expected to miss the round-15 clash against Newcastle after going down with injury at Sydney Roosters training.

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To'o backed to be fit but Blues keep Kiraz on stand-by

Jacob Kiraz will remain on stand-by for State of Origin II as NSW winger Brian To'o tries to beat a hamstring injury.

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Dropped DCE has little to prove, but data says Manly do

Manly's Jekyll-and-Hyde status is rammed home by their away form against low-ranked teams since August 2024. They must overturn the trend on the Gold Coast.

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Daley has shot at rare long-term NSW Origin stability

NSW are set to head to Perth with their fewest debutants for the first two games of a State of Origin series since 1991, with late injuries their only concern.

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Two plays that show this Raider can answer Origin SOS

Corey Horsburgh is willing and able to answer Queensland's State of Origin SOS and two gutsy plays show what Billy Slater has been missing.

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Honesty session that inspired Panthers' crucial win

Penrith's squad took a hard look at slipping standards ahead of round 13 and it led to their grittiest win of the NRL season so far.

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Blue Origin launches 1st New Zealander to reach space, 5 others on latest New Shepard suborbital flight (video)

Blue Origin completed its 12th human spaceflight today (May 31), flying six passengers on a 10-minute trip beyond the Karman Line and back.

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Red alert as Horsburgh enters Origin frame for Maroons

Canberra cult hero Corey Horsburgh has been backed to stake a claim for a Queensland recall as the Maroons aim to bounce back from a dire Origin loss.

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Don't sack me: Cherry-Evans responds to legend's call

Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans insists his team can make history and win the current Origin series after NSW legend Andrew Johns said he should be dropped.

The Guardian - AU

New South Wales defeat Queensland 18-6 in series opener – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Blues completed back-to-back victories over their old foes in Brisbane with an 18-6 win in the 2025 series opener

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Origin Hybrid Pro mattress review: gigantic, firm … the James Bond of mattresses

This supportive bed-in-a-box mattress packs a powerful orthopaedic punch. Here’s what impressed me – and what could be better

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