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Life keeps getting better for breakout NSW prop

Max King didn't even contemplate donning a NSW Blues jersey in State of Origin II six weeks ago, such has been his meteoric rise.

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To'o backed to be fit but Blues keep Kiraz on stand-by

Jacob Kiraz will remain on stand-by for State of Origin II as NSW winger Brian To'o tries to beat a hamstring injury.

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Rampaging Rabbitoh realistic about Origin selection

South Sydney forward Keaon Koloamatangi is in barnstorming form in clubland, but knows breaking into the dominant Blues forward pack is easier said than done.

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Daley wary of Alfie Langer-like threat from Dearden

Laurie Daley has compared Tom Dearden to Maroons great Alfie Langer, adamant NSW must be on guard for the Queensland No.7's running game in State of Origin II.

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Daley has shot at rare long-term NSW Origin stability

NSW are set to head to Perth with their fewest debutants for the first two games of a State of Origin series since 1991, with late injuries their only concern.

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Payten declares Maroons must pick star to win Origin

If he was selecting the Queensland Origin side, North Queensland coach Todd Payten says he would pick Tom Dearden at halfback ahead of Daly Cherry-Evans.

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Veteran Storm coach Bellamy makes big coaching call

Veteran coach Craig Bellamy has made his call whether to remain at the helm with Melbourne Storm next season, saying he listened to his players.

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Storm star set to miss Titans after ugly Origin outing

Battling Queensland hooker Harry Grant is set to be rested from Melbourne's match against Gold Coast, with a lack of game time due to injury taking a toll.

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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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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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State of Origin Game 1: where the 2025 series opener will be won and lost

From the Mitch Moses-Nathan Cleary axis to how the inexperienced Maroons’ forwards perform, this year’s series throws up a number of questions

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Daley back with hope it's not same old blues for NSW

Laurie Daley's return to the NSW State of Origin job is a throwback to some of the Blues' toughest days. But this time he coaches a team expected to win.

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Moses was always destined to be a star: NSW great

All eyes will be on Mitchell Moses come the State of Origin series opener, but one NSW legend is convinced the Blues' five-eighth will be up to the challenge.

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Coates floats high above To'o in Maroons aerial threat

Queensland hooker Harry Grant has hailed the aerial threat posed by winger Xavier Coates but is unperturbed by his club coach Craig Bellamy being back with NSW.

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Why Cleary and Moses can park 'egos' to spark NSW magic

Is there such thing as too many cooks? Nathan Cleary says he and Mitchell Moses will need to park their egos as they look to combine in the halves for NSW.

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Self-confessed pub footballer rides dream to Origin

Canterbury prop Max King has gone from being out of contract and fearing his NRL career was over through injury, to a NSW State of Origin debut at age 28.

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Few surprises from conservative NSW as Queensland handle late Origin curveballs

Returning Blues coach Laurie Daley is unlikely to take a kamikaze approach and it appears the Maroons have the advantage heading into the series

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Blues make call on Haas after crucial quad scans

Payne Haas has undergone scans on his sore left quad, with the results shaping as crucial for NSW's State of Origin hopes.

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Disappointed Luai says NSW Origin axing solely on him

Jarome Luai has refused to suggest he was hard done by in being dropped from NSW's State of Origin side for game one, conceding he must 'own' his form in 2025.

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NSW hand bolter shock Origin debut, Haas in doubt

Payne Haas is set to undergo a vital scan that will decide if he plays in State of Origin I while Mitch Moses and Dylan Edwards have won selection in key roles.

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Lomax desperate for Origin on rollercoaster day for NSW

Zac Lomax admits it would sting to miss selection for NSW, while coach Laurie Daley has been left with fresh headaches after a chaotic day in the NRL.

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Tedesco 'not expecting much' as Origin selection looms

James Tedesco has catapulted into State of Origin calculations this year, but the Sydney Roosters captain is not expecting a phone call from coach Laurie Daley.

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Kiraz has Reynolds' backing to make Blues spot his own

Josh Reynolds says Canterbury flyer Jacob Kiraz is deserving of a NSW State of Origin debut due to blistering form for the Bulldogs.

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