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Upton's leadership key for Maroons to turn tables

Queensland will aim to improve their discipline in game two of the Women's State of Origin series as skipper Tamika Upton's leadership is hailed as crucial.

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Key Broncos need form bounce to crack Maroons side

Brisbane trio Reece Walsh, Ezra Mam and Ben Hunt are all in contention for Queensland's State of Origin side ahead of the team being named. .

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Val Holmes shakes off shoulder issue ahead of Origin

A favourite of Queensland coach Billy Slater, Val Holmes has shaken off a shoulder injury in time to remain an option for the State of Origin series opener.

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Ben Ikin to quit as Queensland Rugby League boss

Ben Ikin has announced his resignation as chief executive of Queensland Rugby League, as he plans to pivot out of the sports industry.

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Anywhere, anytime: Hammer ready to move for Maroons

Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has his sights on playing centre for Queensland as Reece Walsh returns in the No.1 jersey.

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Plath one of six Dolphins in Maroons mix for Origin

Dolphins warhorse Max Plath has the character and talent of a Queenslander, and the new six-man bench in State of Origin will only help his case for a debut.

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Marauding Blues hold off luckless Maroons to take Women’s Origin series lead

NSW defeat Queensland 11-6 in Game 1 after Jesse Southwell field goal helps hosts recover half-time deficit

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Southwell leads late NSW surge to ice Origin opener

Jesse Southwell has helped NSW take an early advantage in the Women's State of Origin series, sparking a late 11-6 Blues win.

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Blues win Women’s State of Origin opener in fast fight with Maroons – as it happened

New South Wales defeat Queensland 11-6 to kick-start their Origin shield defence in Newcastle before heading north for games two and three

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Blues looking to rewrite their Newcastle history

The NSW Blues have just one home game in the 2026 Women's State of Origin series -- game one in Newcastle, a city where Queensland remains undefeated.

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Revamped Maroons undergo radical reset to take 2026 State of Origin fight to Blues

Queensland have a new coach, a new-look halves pairing and five debutants itching to test NSW’s hold of the women’s shield

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Kiwi flavour adds to tasty women's Origin series opener

NSW can't wait to get the Women's State of Origin series underway in Sydney, against a Queensland side that looks very different to last year.

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Star prop back for Blues as Maroons reveal debutantes

Queensland have named five debutantes in their 20-player squad to face defending champions NSW in Women's State of Origin game one in Newcastle next week.

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DCE reveals stance on Origin recall after Maroons axing

He will always answer an SOS if his state needs him, but Daly Cherry-Evans has all but confirmed his State of Origin career is over.

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Munster to fight way out of slump as Origin looms

Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster is his own "worst critic" and admits he has been down on form at club level as the Origin series opener draws nearer.

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Plath backed for Origin as Dolphins trial six-shooters

The Dolphins have several options to replace suspended No.6 Kodi Nikorima as pocket rocket Trai Fuller gets reps in at training in an unusual position.

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'In my sights': Walters targets Te'o for World Cup tilt

Former Brisbane assistant coach Ben Te'o is a man in demand and Kevin Walters is keen to work with him at the World Cup in what would be a fairytale reunion.

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Dolphins battering ram rockets into Maroons frame

Dolphins tearaway Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is closing in on a Queensland debut as he reveals why his World Cup representative plans tear at the heart strings.

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Ikin unveils plan for Slater's future as Maroons coach

Off-contract Billy Slater is tipped to stay as Queensland coach beyond 2026 as QRL boss Ben Ikin confirmed talks have begun to make him a long-term mentor.

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Sharks' Test duo excited by Origin rule change

Cronulla Test stars Addin Fonua-Blake and Briton Nikora are keen to play State of Origin finally after a long wait.

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Size doesn't matter for Titans' new-look middles: Moe

Gold Coast prop Moeaki Fotuaika is on a mission to make up for a below-par season in 2025 and insists the mobile but smaller pack can shine in the NRL.

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NRLW star Ali Brigginshaw retires from State of Origin

Ali Brigginshaw has played her last game for Queensland, announcing her retirement from State of Origin.

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Titans beat Perth to re-sign Fermor until 2029

New Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay has made his first key re-signing with Queensland forward Beau Fermor inking a three-year extension.

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Upton injured as Jillaroos hold hope for final comeback

Two-time Dally M Medallist Tamika Upton will miss Australia's date against New Zealand with a calf injury, but the No.1 is hoping to play the Pacific Cup final.

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Kangaroos aces believe Origin will give them Ashes edge

The Ashes clash with England is a three-Test contest and Origin rivals Nathan Cleary and Harry Grant believe experience in the state head-to-head could tell.

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