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It’s still Blues v Maroons but State of Origin looks different this year

From an influx of new personnel to different bench strategies this year’s series opener in Sydney will see a number of deviations from the norm

The Guardian - AU

Tedesco's NSW recall joy, Blues name six Origin rookies

James Tedesco is back in the NSW State of Origin fold, named in a Blues squad for the series opener alongside six debutants.

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'On a tear': Foxx dreams of Blues reunion with Latrell

Josh Addo-Carr and Latrell Mitchell haven't played Origin together for nearly five years. Now the stars are aligning for a reunion.

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Roosters hold on as Broncos record comeback falls short

Three of the Sydney Roosters' State of Origin hopefuls suffered injuries in a 38-24 win over Brisbane, while Broncos half Adam Reynolds was also concussed.

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'Embarrassed' Dragons thrashed to start new era

Anzac Day has signalled a new era but ended in the same old story as St George Illawarra slumped to a 12th-straight loss in their first game under Dean Young.

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Manly vow to take pressure off Turbo amid latest injury

Jason Saab insists Manly have no point to prove without Tom Trbojevic as statistics show just how great an influence the injured fullback has on his team.

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Blues leave door open for new faces as Haas ruled out

NSW prop Payne Haas' injury could mean Laurie Daley turns to a new face for next month's State of Origin series opener.

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'Incredible' Tedesco stars in Roosters comeback win

Inspirational captain James Tedesco has helped the Sydney Roosters to a third consecutive win and denied Newcastle victory on Dylan Brown's return from injury.

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Tedesco wants consistency after refereeing errors

Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco is hoping for consistency in how the NRL polices the disruptor rule following two refereeing errors in round six.

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Best in world: Tigers' bold Campbelltown pathway plans

Wests Tigers CEO Shaun Mielekamp has revealed long-term plans for south-west Sydney, after setting the ambitious goal of having the sport's best pathway system.

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Like Cronk and Cordner: Tedesco sees lessons from 2018

Eight years after Cooper Cronk and James Tedesco's arrivals put pressure on the Sydney Roosters, history is repeating with Daly Cherry-Evans' signing.

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DCE to let Roosters and their future dictate his 2027

Daly Cherry-Evans spent most of 2025 with his future in the air and as he prepares to take on old club Manly, two young Roosters will determine his 2027.

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'Not hard enough': Tedesco unhappy at Roosters' mauling

Captain James Tedesco says the Sydney Roosters need to take a good look at themselves following their thumping loss to Penrith.

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The No.1 curse Walsh must break to keep Broncos on top

Reece Walsh enters 2026 with more attention on him than any other player, but few fullbacks have been able to back up untouchable seasons year after year.

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Cherry-Evans and Walker gel in first Roosters hit-out

Sam Walker scored a try and set up two more in his first pre-season outing next to Daly Cherry-Evans, before Parramatta came back to beat Sydney Roosters 28-22.

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Shades of Cronk as DCE settles in at Roosters

Veteran off-season recruit Daly Cherry-Evans is already drawing comparisons to Cooper Cronk as he settles in at the Sydney Roosters.

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DCE explains why and when he decided to join Roosters

NRL veteran Daly Cherry-Evans has made his first formal appearance in Sydney Roosters colours, shedding further details about his bombshell move from Manly.

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London mauling: Kangaroos return to rule roost with harsh lesson for England

Australia enjoy a field day swatting away rivals in latest punt of NRL’s mission to make rugby league a global sport

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England face Ashes mountain but international rugby league set for long-awaited shot in the arm

England face Australia in a first Ashes series for 22 years, starting at Wembley today, and the whole sport may about to be given a lift.

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Walsh gets VIP backing to take on Kangaroos No.1 jersey

Reece Walsh has shown he's ready to be Australia's next Test fullback, says James Tedesco, after his own withdrawal from the Ashes left a vacancy.

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'People keep writing me off': Dally M winner Tedesco

A year on from being dropped by NSW and Australia, James Tedesco has claimed his second Dally M Medal and declares his best football is still ahead of him.

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Tedesco scorches field to win second Dally M Medal

James Tedesco has won his second Dally M Medal in a big night for the Roosters at the NRL's awards evening, while Tamika Upton was crowned best women's player.

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Family first: Tedesco pulls out of Ashes after recall

James Tedesco has told Australia's selectors he won't go on the Ashes tour, after being recalled following last year's axing.

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Tedesco joins Thurston as four-time Players' Champion

James Tedesco has been voted the best player in the NRL in 2025 by his peers, beating out Harry Grant, Payne Haas, Isaiya Katoa and Ethan Strange.

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Six years on from Dally M, Tedesco may be even better

James Tedesco had one of the all-time great seasons in 2019, but after losing his representative jerseys, the Roosters fullback may be playing even better.

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