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The Latest Breaking News from State of Origin

Have you watched him? Maroons defend Mam's selection

Billy Slater says people are entitled to opinions on Ezra Mam's State of Origin call up, but says he is worth picking three games back from a drug-driving ban..

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Cherry-Evans dropped in one of two Maroons changes

Queensland coach Billy Slater has left leave Daly Cherry-Evans out of the Maroons' side for State of Origin II, while also recalling Kurt Capewell.

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Tiger's name the only way to explain Origin snub: Benji

Benji Marshall has claimed Terrell May's name and reputation has counted against the prop in his bid for State of Origin honours.

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Bad news for Maroons as Cowboys flyer still sidelined

Murray Taulagi's hopes of lining up in the second State of Origin match appear over with news he will miss the last round before teams are picked.

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Jealous Sharks star says Origin rule change not answer

Addin Fonua-Blake has admitted he may not have played for New Zealand had he been better advised, given his one Test means he cannot play State of Origin.

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Koloamatangi ready for Origin after Blues injury blow

Keaon Koloamatangi says he's better prepared for Origin than he was in his NSW debut, having entered the reckoning after the Blues suffered an injury setback.

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Cherry-Evans makes Origin statement in big Manly win

Daly Cherry-Evans says he would be at peace with whatever call Queensland make on his State of Origin future, after starring in Manly's 34-6 win over Brisbane.

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Souths make call on Blues superstar as key returns near

Latrell Mitchell's availability after State of Origin could loom as crucial in South Sydney's bid to stay in the top eight, against a fully-fit Warriors side.

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NSW praise Togatuki's strength to play after tragedy

NSW prop Sarah Togatuki took the field for the third State of Origin match only days after the death of her sister.

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Under-fire Brigginshaw opens up on her Origin future

Queensland captain Ali Brigginshaw has addressed her playing future following criticism of her form during the 2025 State of Origin series.

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Queensland upset NSW to avoid women's Origin whitewash

Queensland have saved face with a tight win over NSW in the third game of the women's State of Origin series.

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Moses-Cleary combo: The news Qld fans will hate to hear

Mitchell Moses and Nathan Cleary had a special message for fans after State of Origin I - and it is not going to please Maroons supporters.

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Bring on Perth: Why Toia wants another crack at Latrell

Robert Toia's strong State of Origin debut for Queensland has revealed why he will have many classic battles with NSW star Latrell Mitchell in years to come.

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Cleary, Moses provide halves answers in NSW triumph

Mitchell Moses and Nathan Cleary have proven they have no issue working together in the halves, starring in NSW's 18-6 State of Origin I win over Queensland.

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Maroons dominated in all areas by ruthless Blues

Queensland must now win two games away and make history to secure the State of Origin series after having no answers to a NSW side that ruled in all facets.

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NSW Blues deliver blow to Qld Maroons with State of Origin Game 1 win in Brisbane

NSW made a statement in enemy territory as Zac Lomax’s two tries and one each from Brian To’o and Dylan Edwards gave the Blues an 18-6 win

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Blues on the cusp of back-to-back Origin success

Zac Lomax scored twice as NSW beat Queensland 18-6 in Brisbane to begin their State of Origin defence with a bang.

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New South Wales defeat Queensland 18-6 in series opener – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Blues completed back-to-back victories over their old foes in Brisbane with an 18-6 win in the 2025 series opener

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State of Origin sells itself as winds of change leave violence and hate behind

The rugby league showpiece series is making the most of a new formula as players and coaches save any war of words for the battle on the field

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Slater admits to nerves, hails his two trump cards

As Queensland welcome back their two most influential players, coach Billy Slater admits to nerves ahead of the State of Origin series opener.

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Blues rubbish Cleary claims on eve of State of Origin I

Nathan Cleary is set to play his first State of Origin game in almost two years at Suncorp Stadium, and Blues teammates say the star No.7 has nothing to prove.

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NSW Blues beef up security after State of Origin training footage leak

New South Wales coach Laurie Daley has pledged to review security procedures around State of Origin preparations

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Crichton set to play for Blues and Daley 'good as gold'

Stephen Crichton's corked leg has improved and NSW expect the star centre to be able to face Queensland in State of Origin I at Suncorp Stadium.

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Who dares wings: Val Holmes in on medal performance

Valentine Holmes has scored nine of his 13 State of Origin tries playing on the wing and he's set to join a prestigious club in his 20th match in maroon.

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Destroyer Toia gets Maroons tick from 1995 tyro Ikin

Ben Ikin, the youngest and least experienced State of Origin debutant, has explained why 10-game NRL rookie Robert Toia can shine on Queensland debut.

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