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EXPLAINED: 2 | Vintage Vibes

Shall I compare thee to a State of Origin?

Sonnets and scrums, a winning combo.

The Canberra Times

Nathan Cleary masterclass shows critics who really owns State of Origin

Damned by pre-match criticism, Blues halfback rises to the occasion and leads his team to series decider over Maroons

The Guardian - AU

Queensland 12-30 NSW: Blues win State of Origin 2026 in Game 3 – as it happened

New South Wales claim the Origin shield 2-1 after Nathan Cleary stars in commanding game-three victory over Queensland

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'Years to come': Munster eyes lengthy Maroons future

Queensland captain Cameron Munster has opened up on why he will keep playing for the Maroons so long as his competitive drive remains strong.

AAP

Cowboy star returns while Warriors, Storm bolstered

Half Tom Dearden has been named for a possible return to the NRL, while Melbourne and the Warriors have named big additions to their round-19 squads.

AAP

'Through a brick wall': how Munster carries the torch

Words of wisdom from Queensland greats will be front of mind for Cameron Munster when he captains the team in a home State of Origin decider for the first time.

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NSW's chief wind-up merchant back with a vengeance

Back from his knee injury, feisty NSW second-rower Liam Martin will be making up for lost time when he returns to the State of Origin arena in the decider.

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Souths veteran banned for kicking Penrith playmaker

Depleted South Sydney have been left to count the cost of Cody Walker's brain snap during the loss to ladder-leading Penrith.

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NSW enforcer 'won't back down' on return to Brisbane

Ahead of the 2026 State of Origin decider, NSW forward Haumole Olakau'atu is looking back on his role in a tense melee during the corresponding game in 2024.

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'I was lost': why Inglis started mental health campaign

Rugby league great and "Stick With It'' mental health ambassador Greg Inglis says he can't remember five days of his life because of post-retirement struggles.

AAP

Origin exploring re-use of power station to energise data centre boom

There could be a third data centre coming to the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

Panther's plea as star prop tests NRL's open market

Moses Leota is gauging his value but fellow front-rower Lindsay Smith is hopeful his prop idol won't be tempted to leave Penrith.

AAP

'Impossible': Inglis doubts Blues can win Origin series

Queensland great Greg Inglis, an 11-time State of Origin series winner, says only the rugby league gods can save the Blues from another losing campaign.

AAP

Best way to finish as Knights home in on another win

Tries by Bradman Best and Dylan Lucas and an impressive performance from Origin star Kalyn Ponga steered the Knights to a gritty home win over Wests Tigers.

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RL:Origin stars guide Roosters' win over Sharks

The Sydney Roosters' State of Origin contingent have returned to inspire victory over Cronulla in the final game of the NRL's round 16.

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Sorry Laurie: tale of two coaches exposes Daley's Blues

The coaching smarts of Queensland's Billy Slater and NSW mentor Laurie Daley are proving poles apart ahead of the State of Origin series decider in Brisbane.

AAP

Record Origin crowd watch gripping game two at MCG

A record State of Origin crowd has turned out for game two at the MCG, topping an 11-year mark set at the same venue.

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'Feel for Ashley': Origin coaches support Klein

State of Origin coaches Billy Slater and Laurie Daley have both defended referee Ashley Klein after his gambling debt was made public.

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Blues stay solid despite slow State of Origin starts

NSW coach Laurie Daley is keeping faith in his line-up despite the Blues' boasting a winning State of Origin record when Cameron Murray starts at lock.

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RL:Maroons keep Blues in dark on 'Lightning' strike at MCG

Queensland whiz-kid Reece Walsh is named on the bench, but his exact role is the million-dollar question ahead of game two of the State of Origin series.

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Bears whacked with $40k in fines for NRL rule breach

The Perth Bears and their coach Mal Meninga have been slapped with $40,000 in fines for breaking the NRL's anti-tampering rules.

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Coach confirms enforcer's departure ahead of Eels duel

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has confirmed he will be without one of his star props next year, as the Raiders prepare to bounce back against Parramatta.

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Cotter back 'home' for Maroons ahead of Yeo duel

Queensland forward Reuben Cotter is set for a head-to-head battle with NSW's Isaah Yeo that will be crucial in deciding the State of Origin clash at the MCG.

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Katoa gives Dolphins boost after Blues camp release

Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has praised the NSW staff for the way they handled co-captain Isaiya Katoa this week as he prepares to play Sydney Roosters.

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Mitch Moses will be fit for Origin if picked: Eels

Parramatta insists Mitch Moses will be fit in time for State of Origin II despite omitting the NSW playmaker from their last match before team selection.

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