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The NRL's bid for marquee players to feature in under-19s State of Origin has fallen flat, despite a rule that pushed for the game's best young talent to play.

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'Bizarre' two-game Women's Origin queried

Both Women's State of Origin camps say a two-game series from next year will be "bizarre" and "confusing", with each side preferring a move to three games.

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Latrell not fit for Origin, says Demetriou

South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says it's not fair on an underdone Latrell Mitchell that he's being considered for a State of Origin recall in game two.

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Mitchell can star for NSW if Souths allow

South Sydney have said they do not want Latrell Mitchell in State of Origin II for NSW, but teammate Campbell Graham insists he'd be up to the challenge.

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Luai tells critics to lay off Cleary

Jarome Luai launched a passionate defence of halves partner Nathan Cleary on the back of Origin I after Penrith's demolition of Newcastle on Sunday.

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Surging Broncos, Raiders clash in Brisbane

Brisbane and Canberra are bringing elite form to their NRL clash, with both getting back some State of Origin stars.

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Storm ponder wing replacement for Coates

Melbourne are still to decide who will replace injured State of Origin winger Xavier Coates for their NRL clash with Sydney Roosters at the SCG.

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Link man Gagai hails Slater Origin spirit

Dane Gagai has been around the Queensland team long enough to see how Billy Slater is doing what Mal Meninga did to turn the tables on NSW in State of Origin.

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Ponga, Gagai praise Slater's 'phenomenal' Origin coaching debut

The Knights duo credited Slater for inspiring the win.

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Lewis warns NSW Munster has more to offer

Queensland great Wally Lewis says Cameron Munster can go even better in Origin II after a man-of-the-match display secured the Maroons victory in Game I.

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State of Origin reborn as pent-up frustration evaporates in front of sell-out crowd

A great sporting rivalry returned to the fore as fans at a packed stadium in Sydney tried to put the pandemic behind them

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Slater praises Gagai for 'outstanding' performance in 20th Origin

Queensland claimed the State of Origin series opener in Sydney on Wednesday night.

Newcastle Herald

Queensland Maroons beat NSW Blues 16-10 in thrilling State of Origin series opener

The Queensland Maroons take a 1-0 series lead away from home, holding on for a 16-10 win over the Blues in Origin I in Sydney.

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State of Origin I, 2022: Who, where, what time, and everything else you need to know ahead of New South Wales' clash with Queensland

With the 2022 State of Origin series about to begin, here's everything you need to know about the latest epic clash between New South Wales and Queensland.

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No.1 priority: Slater hopes to bring the best out of Ponga

Ponga will play just his fifth Origin on Wednesday night.

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Why Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga has everything to gain in the 2022 Origin series

Kalyn Ponga has worn plenty of shots this season, but the Queensland fullback has everything to gain and very little to lose in the 2022 Origin series.

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Will Blues coach Brad Fittler pull a shock late switch for State of Origin I?

Jack Wighton might have been tight-lipped on the possibility of Blues coach Brad Fittler making a late change to his line-up but the Raiders star is ready for anything the Origin opener might throw at him.

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Queensland out to defy State of Origin expectations against heavily favoured NSW

Maroons count on inspirational qualities of their novice coach with Blues holding talent advantage yet again

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New rules, but same frantic Origin ahead

NSW hooker Damien Cook believes the NRL's new rules that have slightly slowed down the speed in the regular season will barely impact on State of Origin.

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Why New South Wales' back three can blow Queensland away in the State of Origin opener

There is nothing Brian To'o likes more than running into people — and that could give New South Wales a serious advantage in the State of Origin opener, writes Nick Campton.

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Blues backing new-look Origin centres duo

NSW captain James Tedesco says the absences of star State of Origin centres Tom Trbojevic and Latrell Mitchell won't force the Blues to change their game.

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Centre-stage nerves for Holmes in Origin

Queensland star Valentine Holmes has already shut down Kotoni Staggs this year, but admits feeling nervous about defending him during State of Origin.

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Long-term combinations key for NSW: Stuart

NSW have found proper stability in their spine for the first time since Ricky Stuart and Laurie Daley played together at State of Origin levek.

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Cowboys show off Qld Origin next gen

A pair of 21-year-olds shone on Thursday for a North Queensland team missing four State of Origin stars, in a sign the Maroons' cupboard is well stocked.

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League broadcast icon Ray Warren confirms retirement with "nothing to prove"

Legendary rugby league commentator Ray Warren has confirmed his retirement, the 78-year-old opting not to return for next week's State of Origin series opener.

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