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New Maroons assistant Ballin has head NRL gig in sights

Matt Ballin has replaced Cameron Smith as Queensland assistant coach with a third straight State of Origin series win and head NRL coaching role in his plans.

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Ballin joins Queensland coaching staff as Smith leaves

Queensland Rugby League has announced changes to its State of Origin coaching staff, with Matt Ballin replacing Cameron Smith as an assistant to Billy Slater.

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O'Connor ditches pressures of past, plans to play on

Queensland Reds playmaker James O'Connor has no plans to retire this year and would love another chance to end a fluctuating Wallabies career on his terms.

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McDermott, Wright again to captain Queensland Reds

The Queensland Reds are sticking with their leadership set-up, with Tate McDermott and Liam Wright to captain the side again in 2024.

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Khawaja rested for second-straight Shield match

Australia opener Usman Khawaja will miss a second-straight Sheffield Shield match for Queensland in a bid to manage his workload.

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Gallen surprised at Fittler's exit, won't replace him

Widely regarded as one of NSW's finest players in modern times, Paul Gallen will not put his hand up to replace outgoing State of Origin coach Brad Fittler.

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Billy Slater inks three-year extension as Maroons coach

Billy Slater's new deal as Maroons coach until 2026 has been hailed by QRL boss Ben Ikin, who identifies aspects of Mal Meninga and Craig Bellamy in his work.

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NSW avoid State of Origin whitewash with win over Queensland in game three

Two tries to Bradman Best and player-of-the-match performance from Cody Walker ensures Blues ruin Maroons hunt for clean sweep

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State of Origin 2023 Game 3: NSW Blues 24-10 Queensland Maroons – as it happened

The Blues save some face in game three but the Maroons are the 2023 champions

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A snapshot of State of Origin II in Brisbane

A glance at State of Origin II at Suncorp Stadium where Queensland took an unassailable 2-0 series lead with their 32-6 win.

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State of Origin 2023 Game 2: Queensland Maroons 32-6 NSW Blues – as it happened

Queensland dominated NSW at Suncorp Stadium to seal a comprehensive State of Origin series victory

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Mitchell ruled out of Rabbitohs' clash with Cowboys

After leaving NSW's State of Origin camp early, Latrell Mitchell will miss Sunday's NRL clash between South Sydney and North Queensland with his calf injury.

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Maroons prop Flegler a third wheel no more

Queensland firebrand Tom Flegler is now capable of as much impact as his Brisbane teammates Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan, says former Maroons lock Corey Parker.

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Gallant Knight Gagai on track for best ever season

Dane Gagai missed out on the Queensland team but former Maroons centre Brent Tate says he has handled that blow superbly, as his season statistics reveal.

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Blues bracing for another frantic Origin finish

NSW captain James Tedesco is predicting State of Origin II will be decided in the dying minutes, and history suggests he might be on to something.

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DCE warns new NSW halfback Moses about Origin beast

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says NSW half Mitch Moses faces a similar challenge to him in 2014 when he initially failed.

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For the success of the women's State of Origin series to continue, the game must be put in a position to succeed

The opening match of the 2023 women's Origin series might have been far from the elite product we have come to know, but it was also proof that it is time for women's rugby league to go to the next level.

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Maroons triumph 18-10 in first game of Women’s State of Origin series

Queensland is in the box seat to reclaim the Women's State of Origin shield after recording a 18-10 win over defending champions NSW.

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Stage set for most evenly poised State of Origin series in memory

Queensland’s 3-0 series win over NSW in 2010 is the only sweep since 2000 and this year’s series is again too close to call

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Kalyn Ponga bounces back in Newcastle Knights win

Kalyn Ponga concedes he must keep himself on the field to win back his Queensland No.1 jersey after help Newcastle win 28-18 against Manly.

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'It's something we should all be proud of': The legacy and future of Pasifika players in State of Origin

With yet another Pasifika player set to enter the State of Origin arena, the legacy and future of that community on rugby league's grandest stage has never been stronger.

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NSW's Mitchell keen to silence Maroons' Origin boasts

Latrell Mitchell is eager to prove that State of Origin means as much to NSW as it does Queensland.

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Old foes Gilbert, Fifita now Maroons brothers in arms

Tom Gilbert and David Fifita enjoyed a ferocious north-south Brisbane rivalry as junior players but now they are united for a common cause.

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'Bring it on': Munster dares Blues to target his ribs

Maroons No.6 Cameron Munster says he must improve to be regarded in the top echelon of players as he regrets giving away the nature of injuries he is carrying.

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State of Origin 2023 shapes as test of nerve with new blood mixed with experience

The Queensland Maroons and NSW Blues squads boast proven experience and untried talent but there is rust and risk in both states’ selections

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