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NSW ready to take Origin grind to Maroons

One year after blowing Queensland off the park in State of Origin I, NSW are preparing to grind their way to victory over the Maroons in the 2022 series-opener.

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Origin scene for Kangaroos No.7 battle

Incumbent Kangaroos No.7 Daly Cherry-Evans can peg back Nathan Cleary's charge for his green and gold jersey with a good State of Origin showing.

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Queensland out to defy State of Origin expectations against heavily favoured NSW

Maroons count on inspirational qualities of their novice coach with Blues holding talent advantage yet again

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New rules, but same frantic Origin ahead

NSW hooker Damien Cook believes the NRL's new rules that have slightly slowed down the speed in the regular season will barely impact on State of Origin.

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Maroons plan to topple NSW Panther clique

Daly Cherry-Evans will rely on his own solid spine combination to counter a Penrith-heavy NSW unit that proved too good in last year's State of Origin.

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Parra's front-row power fuels Blues opener

A one-two punch with Junior Paulo has helped Reagan Campbell-Gillard reignite his State of Origin career, with the combination to lead the Blues pack in Game I.

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Blues backing new-look Origin centres duo

NSW captain James Tedesco says the absences of star State of Origin centres Tom Trbojevic and Latrell Mitchell won't force the Blues to change their game.

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Centre-stage nerves for Holmes in Origin

Queensland star Valentine Holmes has already shut down Kotoni Staggs this year, but admits feeling nervous about defending him during State of Origin.

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Jake Trbojevic takes Origin axing on chin

Manly coach Des Hasler says lock Jake Trbojevic copped his NSW State of Origin axing on the chin, while admitting his own surprise over the Blues' decision.

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Blues back-three give NSW big advantage

The power of NSW's back-three threatens to swing the State of Origin series-opener in the Blues' favour, making 177 more metres per game than the Queenslanders.

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Easily shouldering the weight of expectation, State of Origin hopeful Joseph Suaalii still has time to dream

Joseph Suaalii is starting to fulfil his seemingly limitless potential, but the Blues Origin hopeful is not letting big expectations weigh him down, writes Nick Campton.

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Cowboys show off Qld Origin next gen

A pair of 21-year-olds shone on Thursday for a North Queensland team missing four State of Origin stars, in a sign the Maroons' cupboard is well stocked.

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The Loop: Cheng Lei's partner speaks out, four killed in Tulsa shooting, an emotional State of Origin call-up

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Grant-Hunt Maroons connection runs deep

Harry Grant, once a tee boy for Ben Hunt in a team coached by his dad, will share the hooking duties with his Yeppoon mate in Wednesday's Origin opener.

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League broadcast icon Ray Warren confirms retirement with "nothing to prove"

Legendary rugby league commentator Ray Warren has confirmed his retirement, the 78-year-old opting not to return for next week's State of Origin series opener.

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League broadcast icon Ray Warren retires

Legendary rugby league commentator Ray Warren has confirmed his retirement, the 78-year-old opting not to return for next week's State of Origin series opener.

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Ponga eyeing big 2022 Origin campaign

Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga believes he's ready for his best State of Origin series yet as he arrives in Maroons camp fit and focused on beating NSW.

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Luai finally feels at home in NSW camp

Penrith star Jarome Luai finally feels he belongs at State of Origin level after earning a recall to Brad Fittler's NSW set-up earlier this week.

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Why Kotoni Staggs, the pride of Wellington, is made for State of Origin

Broncos star Kotoni Staggs only knows how to play one way, and that's why he's the perfect pick for New South Wales.

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Qld hard man Cotter to aim up in Origin

Queensland debutant Reuben Cotter will be giving away 15cm and 11kg to opposition lock Isaah Yeo in next week's State of Origin opener.

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Queensland State of Origin squad features four debutants as Billy Slater shakes up Maroons

Billy Slater names four State of Origin debutants in his first Queensland squad as the Maroons seek to win back the shield.

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Cobbo one of four Maroons Origin debutants

Teenage NRL sensation Selwyn Cobbo is one of four debutants named by Queensland coach Billy Slater for the State of Origin series opener.

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Queensland's turn to make big Origin calls

A day after Brad Fittler has taken the first big gamble of the State of Origin series, Queensland coach Billy Slater will unveil his maiden Maroons side.

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Wighton ready to play any NSW role

NSW utility Jack Wighton denies there's a battle for the No.14 role after being named in his state's squad for State of Origin game one.

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NSW Blues leave out Josh Addo-Carr for State of Origin I against Queensland

NSW coach Brad Fittler makes the brutal call to drop Josh Addo-Carr and hand Daniel Tupou a State of Origin recall as part of a plan to counteract Queensland's looming aerial threat.

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