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Origin’s series-defining moment offers an antidote to rugby league’s performative masculinity

While men’s sport can often be a proxy for authentic human connection, Cameron Munster and Billy Slater show there is another way

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Dearden a big-stage star, but won't chase No.7 Test job

Tom Dearden had a career-best night in Queensland's State of Origin decider win, but says it shouldn't catapult him into contention for Australia's No.7 jersey.

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'Big Papa' answers Slater's SOS with calm Origin outing

From sleeping on a hospital chair to lifting the State of Origin shield on enemy territory, Queensland's Josh Papali'i has had a busy couple of weeks.

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I should 'most definitely' stay as NSW coach: Daley

Laurie Daley insists he is the right man to coach NSW in 2026 after his comeback State of Origin series ended in capitulation.

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'Easy decision' for emotional Munster to play Origin

Queensland coach Billy Slater says Cameron Munster would have made his late father proud, after inspiring the Maroons to a State of Origin series victory.

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Slater's efforts rated among State of Origin's greatest

Billy Slater has gone from having his job questioned to a man in charge of one of Queensland's great State of Origin successes.

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Cleary admits he's yet to own Origin after NSW loss

Nathan Cleary says those criticising his State of Origin track record aren't telling him anything he's not already thinking after the Blues' shock series loss.

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Queensland duo show State of Origin triumph is a matter of life and death

Cameron Munster shook off the death of his father while Josh Papalii saw his child born in the nick of time to help Maroons to Sydney win

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Emotions bubble up for Captain Courageous Munster

Grief stricken Cameron Munster and his coach Billy Slater embraced and shed tears after Queensland's stunning 24-12 win in the State of Origin decider.

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Bold call vindicated as Dearden man of Origin series

Queensland halfback Tom Dearden has been awarded the Wally Lewis Medal after inspiring the Maroons to an unlikely win in the State of Origin decider.

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Déjà Blu: Daley's new era begins with same old story

Laurie Daley's comeback State of Origin series has played out similarly to the 2017 series that proved the end of his first stint as NSW coach.

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Maroons rise for Munster with magic and muscle

After the tragic loss of Cameron Munster's father, the Queensland side delivered for their captain with a 24-12 win for the ages in the State of Origin decider.

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Queensland stun NSW to reign in State of Origin arena

Queensland have beaten NSW 24-12 in Sydney to win back the State of Origin shield and complete one of the Maroons' most unlikely series comebacks.

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State of Origin 2025 Game 3: Qld Maroons beat NSW Blues 24-12 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: A first-half blitz saw Queensland blow away NSW in Sydney to claim a 25th series victory

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Kerr unsure of Dolphins future despite Origin call-up

Dolphins prop Josh Kerr opens up on his contract limbo status, despite being in the Queensland squad for the State of Origin decider.

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'I get tingles': NSW halves on cusp of cementing legacy

NSW halves Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary have the chance to cement their State of Origin legacy by winning a decider together for the first time.

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Emotion-charged Maroons have reason to lift in Origin series decider against NSW Blues

The buildup to Game 3 has been muted after the death of Queensland captain Cameron Munster’s dad while NSW focus on correcting past mistakes

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Blues carry big-game edge into State of Origin decider

Penrith's premiership dynasty and victory in the 2024 decider have handed the Blues a significant advantage headed into the State of Origin finale.

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Papalii the bridge to Maroons last super Sydney decider

Queensland must make State of Origin history to win the series in Sydney but the recall of veteran Josh Papalii has reinforced why the mission is achievable.

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Rival's ultimate praise for fairytale Origin debutant

Stephen Crichton insists his opposite man Gehamat Shibasaki deserves to make a fairytale State of Origin debut for Queensland.

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'A great influence': Dearden credits Thurston for rise

Queensland halfback Tom Dearden has learned plenty from Johnathan Thurston about how to shine as a playmaker in the State of Origin arena.

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Brave Munster to play Origin after his father's death

Queensland captain Cameron Munster has been given time to grieve with his family after the death of his father Steven but will play in the Origin decider.

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The miracle try inspiring Blues for Origin decider

Mark Coyne's 1994 epic for Queensland is State of Origin's miracle try. But NSW say James Tedesco's in the last Sydney decider deserves the same billing.

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Why Coates is ready to give NSW a Bellyache in Origin

Maroons winger Xavier Coates is prepared for anything in the State of Origin decider and it is his club coach and opposing NSW mentor Craig Bellamy he credits.

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The day NSW's star of the future blew Cleary away

NSW halfback Nathan Cleary remembers distinctly the day he first took notice of Isaiya Katoa, who is now rated a genuine State of Origin prospect of the future.

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