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The Latest Breaking News from State of Origin

'A great influence': Dearden credits Thurston for rise

Queensland halfback Tom Dearden has learned plenty from Johnathan Thurston about how to shine as a playmaker in the State of Origin arena.

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Even NSW back 'legendary' Papalii's Origin swansong

NSW's playing group know just how valuable Josh Papalii will be for Queensland when he comes out of State of Origin retirement for the decider in Sydney.

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Why Coates is ready to give NSW a Bellyache in Origin

Maroons winger Xavier Coates is prepared for anything in the State of Origin decider and it is his club coach and opposing NSW mentor Craig Bellamy he credits.

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Papenhuyzen scratching adds to Storm's backline issues

Jonah Pezet's long-awaited NRL comeback will come starting in Melbourne's halves after Ryan Papenhuyzen's calf tightness caused more headaches for the Storm.

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Grant puts Origin No.9 bogey to bed ahead of decider

Harry Grant claimed his first State of Origin win as a starting hooker in Perth and the Maroons' new-look spine has him believing the decider can be his second.

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Why Lomax won't change goal-kicking for Origin III

Zac Lomax was wayward at the kicking tee in the second State of Origin game but won't be tempted to change his technique if called upon to kick in the decider.

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Tigers overhaul spine amid NRL Origin, injury chaos

Several NRL sides have been forced to name depleted line ups for round 18, with State of Origin and last week's brutal round of injuries causing issues.

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Daley welcomes anxiety in bid to break decider duck

Laurie Daley has never won a State of Origin Game 3 series decider as a NSW coach, but insists the anxiety he feels around the match can only be a good thing.

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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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Step back: Blues star's dance ban ahead of Origin III

Brian To'o has had to give up dancing ahead of the State of Origin decider to ensure he will recover from a knee issue in time to play.

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Same Blue-print as NSW unchanged for Origin decider

NSW coach Laurie Daley has named an unchanged 17 for the State of Origin decider, to be played in Sydney on July 9.

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Walsh's huge nod after Ponga blow opens Origin door

The door is open for Reece Walsh to return to the Queensland No.1 jersey after Kalyn Ponga was ruled out of State of Origin III with a foot injury.

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Blues happy to give Luai time to beat infection

NSW would ideally want Jarome Luai back at training by Thursday, after the Blues five-eighth was hospitalised with an infection ahead of State of Origin III.

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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'll be ready': tough Koloamatangi eyes Blues call-up

South Sydney ironman Keaon Koloamatangi has detailed the extent of the eye injury he played with and has put his hand up for a NSW State of Origin spot.

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'Wasn't ideal': Lomax opens up on Origin goalkicking

NSW flyer Zac Lomax has addressed his goal-kicking performance from the Blues' tight loss in the second State of Origin match.

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Eels star Cherrington to miss start of NRLW season

Parramatta star Kennedy Cherrington is set to miss the opening weeks of the NRLW season with the injury she suffered in State of Origin.

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Star prop fit, Broncos coach savours big incoming boost

The Broncos welcome back Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan from State of Origin as their first choice spine continues to take shape, with another key change to come.

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Perth plots to host AFL State of Origin comeback

Western Australia's government wants to host the return of an AFL State of Origin game as soon as next year.

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Cleary at peace with Panthers' Origin travel dilemma

An NRL fixture quirk has left Penrith to face top-four side the Warriors in Auckland without their five State of Origin stars.

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Cries of 1995 spur Maroons to gutsiest Perth win

Queensland prop Lindsay Collins has revealed how players began calling out "1995" as inspiration while they defended NSW's late raids in State of Origin II.

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Latest Slater sledge galvanising 'fired up' Maroons

Queensland have revealed how criticism of Billy Slater and questions over his future have the potential to spur on one of the great State of Origin revivals.

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Queensland stay alive after holding off stirring NSW comeback in State of Origin classic

The Maroons withstood a stirring second-half Blues comeback at a sodden Optus Stadium to level the series at 1-1 and set up a decider in Sydney

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State of Origin 2025 Game 2: Qld Maroons beat NSW Blues 26-24 – as it happened

Queensland produced another underdog Origin performance for the ages to withstand a rampaging NSW comeback in the rain

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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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