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The Latest Breaking News from State of Origin

Blues look back in quest for Origin success in decider

NSW had plenty of reason to celebrate after their last State of Origin decider at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.

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Battered but not broken Blues look to unleash mayhem in State of Origin decider

But if Queensland pick up where they left off in game two, Billy Slater’s Maroons can condemn NSW to a fourth series loss in five years

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Origin III will help coach make halfback World Cup call

Sam Walker will have the chance to reiterate his World Cup credentials when he faces off against selection rival Nathan Cleary in the State of Origin decider.

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'Silence a lot': history calls for Blues in script flip

NSW have been bashed from pillar to post this State of Origin series but Laurie Daley has his team ready to play their best in the decider and make history.

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Don't do it for me, coach tells NSW ahead of decider

Laurie Daley says NSW should not be using criticism of their coach as their primary motivator ahead of the State of Origin decider.

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Can NSW win State of Origin decider on Queensland turf? History shows it’s possible

The Blues face an uphill battle to claim the series when they meet the Maroons in game three of the 2026 series in Brisbane

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Prep for decider more intense than Olympics: NSW star

Code-hopper Mark Nawaqanitawase is preparing to make his second, and possibly final, NSW appearance in the State of Origin decider.

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'Very confident': Blues' Strange fit for Origin decider

Canberra wonder boy Ethan Strange has been passed fit for the State of Origin decider after sending an injury scare through the NSW camp.

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'He's on track': GI backs Maroons star to break record

Queensland legend Greg Inglis is in awe of "lethal" Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow as his own all-time State of Origin try-scoring record is set to be run down.

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'Through a brick wall': how Munster carries the torch

Words of wisdom from Queensland greats will be front of mind for Cameron Munster when he captains the team in a home State of Origin decider for the first time.

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Dolphin heeds NSW's call and makes history in decider

Jack Bostock will become the first Dolphins player to represent NSW when he runs out in the State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium.

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'Sweeter Caroline' note awaits Maroons half in decider

Maroons half Sam Walker will be looking to make some sweet music in the State of Origin decider in Brisbane.

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NSW's chief wind-up merchant back with a vengeance

Back from his knee injury, feisty NSW second-rower Liam Martin will be making up for lost time when he returns to the State of Origin arena in the decider.

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'Freaky': Hammer backs Fuller to nail it in Phinland

The Dolphins have a perfect record this year when without their State of Origin guns - and Trai Fuller and Tevita Naufahu are two players who love to stand up.

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'He'll be okay': NSW confident in playmaker's recovery

Ethan Strange was a spectator at NSW training on Saturday, but teammates insist he is on track to play in the State of Origin decider.

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Bulldogs star on stand-by after NSW's injury scare

NSW have settled on their back-up plan as Ethan Strange fights to overcome an injury he suffered at training.

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NSW enforcer 'won't back down' on return to Brisbane

Ahead of the 2026 State of Origin decider, NSW forward Haumole Olakau'atu is looking back on his role in a tense melee during the corresponding game in 2024.

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Robson 'happy with game' after Origin II criticism

Despite criticism of his performance in game two, Reece Robson is ready for another marathon effort in the State of Origin decider if that's what NSW need.

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Fresh training scare for the Blues ahead of decider

NSW bench playmaker Ethan Strange has rolled his ankle at training and is no guarantee to be fit for the State of Origin decider.

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Young Blue looking to stir up trouble for Maroon rivals

NSW second-rower Hudson Young enjoys "stirring up" his rival players, and it'll be no different in the State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium.

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'Never satisfied': how Grant became an 80-minute hooker

Queensland No.9 Harry Grant can be relied upon to play a full State of Origin game after applying a philosophy that he embraced as a schoolboy.

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'Pressure on us': how Maroons maestro attacks deciders

Queensland captain Cameron Munster is determined to extend his perfect record in Suncorp Stadium deciders, but knows this year will bring a different challenge.

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How Haumole Olakau'atu won his NSW spot back

There was one particular aspect of Haumole Olakau'atu's game that needed to improve before the Manly star could earn back his State of Origin spot.

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'Won't sign another contract': Maroons coach on future

Queensland coach Billy Slater does not expect this year's State of Origin decider to be his last but will proceed as coach on a handshake basis.

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Maroons recall key forwards as Collins out of decider

Queensland prop Lindsay Collins has been ruled out of the State of Origin decider with concussion as Pat Carrigan and Jeremiah Nanai get set for recalls.

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