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'It is crazy': Skippers call for Origin date change

Women's State of Origin would be a better product for fans and players if it was played during the NRLW competition insist the Queensland and NSW captains.

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NSW make history with first clean sweep of Women’s State of Origin in game three

Blues defeat Maroons 12-4 to complete 3-0 whitewash with Yasmin Meakes named player of the series

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Manly holding no grudges towards 'great guy' Ponga

Kalyn Ponga's shoulder charge will sideline recent NSW debutant Tolu Koula for two games, but Manly interim coach Kieran Foran is holding no grudges.

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James Tedesco’s thrilling last-minute try delivers another monument to State of Origin

An epic first game was won by the veteran Blues fullback but the contest was turned by Kalyn Ponga’s sending off with his team 20-6 up

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NSW conjure comeback for the ages to snatch Origin game one from Queensland

Blues defeat Maroons 22-20 in 2026 men’s series opener as Nathan Cleary and James Tedesco seal victory in final minute

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'The crap they carry on with': Gallen's Origin rocket

Paul Gallen has lit the fuse for an explosive State of Origin series, declaring Queenslanders full of self-importance and saying he can't wait for a NSW win.

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I've just found a mattress that's perfect for back-sleeping – the Origin LumbarCloud made me feel weightless

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How NRL's bench shake-up could shape Origin I

The six-man bench will give NSW coach Laurie Daley and Queensland counterpart Billy Slater plenty of cause for thought in the State of Origin series opener.

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Koula 'not too fazed' by rare Origin challenge

Usually a centre or fullback, NSW rookie Tolu Koula is preparing to make his State of Origin debut on the wing in the series opener at Accor Stadium.

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RL:'I had to grow up': The reformation of Fonua-Blake

After an early career filled with controversy Addin Fonua-Blake is a mature age State of Origin debutant

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'I had to grow up': The reformation of Fonua-Blake

After an early career filled with controversy Addin Fonua-Blake is a mature age State of Origin debutant

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'Make the Maroons pay': coach backs NSW speedster

NSW winger Tolu Koula will make his State of Origin debut at the same stadium where his parents both competed as Olympic athletes back in 2000.

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RL:'Nervous but no pressure': Ponga in Maroons sweet spot

Kalyn Ponga is in a serene headspace and outstanding form as he vows to repay the faith coach Billy Slater has placed in him as Queensland's fullback.

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RL:It's subjective whether I've 'owned' Origin: Cleary

Penrith co-captain Nathan Cleary comes into State of Origin camp on the back of a loss in last year's game-three decider, his third as NSW halfback.

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It's subjective whether I've 'owned' Origin: Cleary

Penrith co-captain Nathan Cleary comes into State of Origin camp on the back of a loss in last year's game-three decider, his third as NSW halfback.

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Maroons debutant Fifita has star union dad to thank

Queensland debutant Jojo Fifita followed his rugby union star father around the world, but it was dad's advice to join Gold Coast that changed his life.

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Kalyn Ponga would 'play anywhere' for Queensland

Kalyn Ponga was as surprised as anyone to have his name linked with Queensland's halfback vacancy for the State of Origin opener.

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'Be like him': Cowboys warrior fires Luki's Origin push

North Queensland forward Heilum Luki has overcome two ACL injuries to put himself in Queensland contention as he aims to follow in Reuben Cotter's footsteps.

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Munster mashes Eels to hit Origin camp in form

Melbourne can thank their so-called "big three" - Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes - for orchestrating their Magic Round defeat of Parramatta.

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Cowboy outshines Roosters No.7 in 'gritty' Qld shootout

North Queensland have overcome two sin-binnings to beat the Sydney Roosters 18-12 as Cowboys half Jake Clifford enhanced his Queensland selection hopes.

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Darren Lockyer insists Sydney Roosters half Sam Walker will show he is no defensive liability in his final club game ahead of Queensland selection.

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Maroons back youth policy despite Origin series loss

Queensland coach Nathan Cross will retain selection faith in his young team despite NSW taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Women's State of Origin series.

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Revamped Maroons undergo radical reset to take 2026 State of Origin fight to Blues

Queensland have a new coach, a new-look halves pairing and five debutants itching to test NSW’s hold of the women’s shield

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Kiwi flavour adds to tasty women's Origin series opener

NSW can't wait to get the Women's State of Origin series underway in Sydney, against a Queensland side that looks very different to last year.

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ASX extends losses as Gulf worries buoy oil prices

Investor sentiment remains under pressure after weeks of earnings downgrades and the Middle East energy crisis weighing on hopes of future economic growth.

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