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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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Munster, DCE to pass Maroons legends on all-time list

Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry-Evans will become the second-most capped halves pairing in Queensland history in the State of Origin series opener.

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Blues bank on 31-year first to help conquer Suncorp

NSW have entered enemy territory for the start of this State of Origin series, but know a 31-year first in their squad can help them prepare for battle.

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Why NSW gambling on a pair of sevens is such a big call

NSW's step into the unknown with Nathan Cleary and Mitch Moses isn't without precedent, as former Origin halves explain what it's like when No.7s partner up.

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How Nanai's club axing steeled him for Maroons

Queensland forward Jeremiah Nanai's shock club axing in round two has been described as "the kick up the butt he needed" and now he is ready to fire in Origin.

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Origin enforcer playing for flood-ravaged hometown

NSW enforcer Mitch Barnett was devastated to see the impact of flooding on the state's mid-north coast, where he grew up and his parents still live.

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Knights must defy grim Origin stat to revive season

Newcastle's "over-reliance" on Kalyn Ponga will be tested as the club attempt to kickstart their season in the Origin period, a time that has proven a bugbear.

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How Dearden plans to pull off Maroons' mystery role

Tom Dearden has no shortage of inspiration as he prepares to become the latest Queensland playmaker to wear the No.14 in Brisbane's State of Origin opener.

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Maroons prop's Origin plea for refs to 'let it slide'

Queensland front-rower Moeaki Fotuaika has made a not-so-subtle State of Origin wish regarding the NRL's crackdown on high contact.

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Why Blues want Newcastle venue to be made permanent

NSW back-rower Yasmin Clydsdale loves going home to Newcastle and she's hoping the local fans can get closer to game three of Origin than she can to her cows.

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Changes as Maroons fight to avoid women's Origin sweep

Queensland coach Tahnee Norris has made changes for the third women's State of Origin match as the Maroons hope to avoid a series whitewash.

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History repeats with Bulldogs bitten by Origin rule

Not for the first time, Canterbury are preparing to lose a player to State of Origin duty, but they are unlikely to see him take the field in the series opener.

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Concussion leaves Penrith with more Origin-round issues

Penrith will be missing their five first-choice back-rowers against Newcastle after an ill-timed concussion ruled another forward out of their Bathurst clash.

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Roosters turn to Dom Young amid Origin depth test

Dom Young will play his first NRL game in a month as the Sydney Roosters, Penrith and other clubs brace for the start of the State of Origin period.

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Trbojevic brothers moving on from Origin disappointment

The 2025 State of Origin series opener marks NSW's first game without both of Tom and Jake Trbojevic in three years.

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Munster ditches Uber Eats, set to dine out on Blues

Queensland's Cameron Munster has changed his lifestyle with the help of a former NSW gun and is ready to dominate Origin after fearing his rep career was over.

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Gilbert cops latest injury hit, Roosters prop sidelined

Dolphins and Queensland forward Tom Gilbert will miss at least three months in the latest injury blow that will extend his State of Origin hiatus.

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How 'diving on concrete' shaped latest Maroons rookie

Queensland rookie Trent Loiero's State of Origin mentors say a lot about the type of player Billy Slater will blood in next week's State of Origin opener.

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'Best I've seen': Toia's rise from rugby gun to Maroons

Queensland debutant Robert Toia is ready to mark Latrell Mitchell on his State of Origin debut after Nudgee College and Sydney Roosters set him on his path.

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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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Maroons' debutant ball, headed by rookie destroyer Toia

Queensland coach Billy Slater has put his faith in new blood, with Robert Toia, Beau Fermor and Trent Loiero to feature in the State of Origin cauldron.

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Kiraz's calf a blow for Blues and Bulldogs

Jacob Kiraz is highly unlikely to play State of Origin this year after his calf issue, but the injury also represents a major hurdle for high-flying Canterbury.

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Head injury to NSW Origin skipper sours Manly's win

NSW skipper Jake Trbojevic is set to miss the series opener after the Manly forward was knocked out as the Sea Eagles posted a 24-6 win over North Queensland.

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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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