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Emotion-charged Maroons have reason to lift in Origin series decider against NSW Blues

The buildup to Game 3 has been muted after the death of Queensland captain Cameron Munster’s dad while NSW focus on correcting past mistakes

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Blues out to avoid repeat of stop-start Perth contest

NSW want more ball in play in the State of Origin decider and say it's on them to clean up their act and create a free-flowing game in Sydney.

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Blues carry big-game edge into State of Origin decider

Penrith's premiership dynasty and victory in the 2024 decider have handed the Blues a significant advantage headed into the State of Origin finale.

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'No words' but Slater knows what Munster is feeling

Billy Slater says Queensland must lift for Cameron Munster as the captain prepares to play in the State of Origin decider days after his father's death.

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Grieving Cameron Munster to make late dash to Maroons camp ahead of Origin decider

A ‘pretty upset’ Maroons captain Cameron Munster will return to camp barely 24 hours before this year’s decider following the death of his father

The Guardian - AU

Papalii the bridge to Maroons last super Sydney decider

Queensland must make State of Origin history to win the series in Sydney but the recall of veteran Josh Papalii has reinforced why the mission is achievable.

AAP

State of Origin 2025 Game 3: where the series decider will be won and lost

From the huge decision to bring Josh Papalii out of Origin retirement to a titanic tussle in the centres, the series finale in Sydney promises intrigue

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Brave Munster to play Origin after his father's death

Queensland captain Cameron Munster has been given time to grieve with his family after the death of his father Steven but will play in the Origin decider.

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'I replied with an F-bomb': Papalii to rock for Maroons

It's been a big week for recalled Queensland prop Josh Papalii after he welcomed son Jeremiah into the world and got a stunning call from Billy Slater.

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Maroons find diamond in rough as Gem sheds happy tears

The stunning rise of Gehamat Shibasaki from being without a contract six months ago to a Queensland Origin debut is a dream-come-true tale.

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Hammer's time: Why Slater picked Dolphin over Walsh

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has vowed to implement key aspects of Billy Slater's fullback play into his own after edging out Reece Walsh for the coveted No.1 spot.

AAP

Papalii, Shibasaki lift new Maroons like past heroes

Queensland will hope Josh Papalii can provide the 'Allan Langer effect' after being called out of Origin retirement as Gehamat Shibasaki gets a fairytale debut.

AAP

Papalii gets Origin comeback for ages, Hammer new No.1

Josh Papalii has earned an unexpected State of Origin recall as coach Billy Slater moves Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to fullback and gives Gehamat Shibasaki a debut.

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Dearden learns from Cherry-Evans to make No.7 his own

Tom Dearden made a point to reflect on Daly Cherry-Evans' State of Origin preparations before going out and making Queensland's No.7 jersey his own in Perth.

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Chaotic State of Origin Game 2 gives exhilarating glimpse into excess

The match in Perth mixed gladiatorial brutality with slapstick comedy as Cameron Munster’s Maroons held off a stirring Blues comeback

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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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Munster's maligned Maroons give Slater fine birthday

They were written off but new Queensland captain Cameron Munster and his team have delivered for under-pressure coach Billy Slater in a famous win in Perth.

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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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Slater sorry for Green reference, says it was wrong

Billy Slater has contacted Paul Green's family to apologise for referencing the late Queensland coach's death in a press conference, admitting it was wrong.

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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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Pressure mounts on Queensland with State of Origin history on NSW’s side

The Maroons have never won two matches on the road to turn around an Origin series and the Blues hold all the cards ahead of Game 2 in Perth

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Cockroaches beat out Bears in Perth Origin lead-up

Hundreds of Origin fans have rocked up in the heart of Perth to greet their heroes, and one of them fired a barb at Queensland coach Billy Slater.

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Slater fires back at 'grub' label in take down of Woods

Billy Slater has claimed former NSW prop Aaron Woods does not deserve a voice in the media after he labelled the Queensland coach a "grub."

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Broncos trio knocking on Slater's door for Maroons

Brisbane will still be without Ben Hunt against Cronulla but Queensland hopefuls Reece Walsh, Jesse Arthars and Brendan Piakura can push their Origin claims.

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