Broncos trio knocking on Slater's door for Maroons Brisbane will still be without Ben Hunt against Cronulla but Queensland hopefuls Reece Walsh, Jesse Arthars and Brendan Piakura can push their Origin claims. AAP · Jun 17, 2025
The legacy Maroons must learn from or perish in Perth Queensland legend Cameron Smith was the master tactician who sunk NSW on multiple occasions and the Maroons must adopt his philosophies to win in Perth. AAP · Jun 16, 2025
Titans wing whiz has more 'crazy' try records in reach Gold Coast winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira is the equal fastest player in the NRL era to score 50 tries and is on track to be one of the greats of the art. AAP · Jun 16, 2025
Painful memories: Daley knows the Origin job not done NSW can wrap up a second straight State of Origin series in Perth, but the way a teenage Payne Haas was once treated in Queensland shows why it won't be easy. AAP · Jun 15, 2025
'He's a fullback': Hammer switch another roll of dice Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has not played wing in three years, with his positional move another gamble Queensland coach Billy Slater has taken in Perth. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
'Ripped Band-Aid off': Legend backs Cherry-Evans call Queensland great Chris Close says the world "didn't stop" for the Maroons when Wally Lewis retired and will go on with Tom Dearden replacing Daly Cherry-Evans. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
Back to future 'excites' Carrigan on Maroons benching Queensland regular Pat Carrigan has been demoted to the bench but his mighty Maroons debut in 2022 has him enthused about what he can contribute. AAP · Jun 13, 2025
Winging it: Holmes, Maroons search for best in the west Valentine Holmes admits it's only natural to fear for your State of Origin future after a heavy loss, but thinks he and the Maroons will respond in Perth. AAP · Jun 12, 2025
Angus Crichton calls out Maroons' team-list mind games NSW second-rower Angus Crichton has vowed to make Tom Dearden's first match in the Queensland No.7 jersey a nightmare, while accusing the Maroons of mind games. AAP · Jun 11, 2025
'He'll be ready': Walsh still in Slater's Maroons plans Brisbane star Reece Walsh is breathing down Kalyn Ponga's neck for a Queensland recall this series at fullback and coach Billy Slater welcomes the competition. AAP · Jun 9, 2025
Have you watched him? Maroons defend Mam's selection Billy Slater says people are entitled to opinions on Ezra Mam's State of Origin call up, but says he is worth picking three games back from a drug-driving ban.. AAP · Jun 9, 2025
'No scapegoat': Why Slater axed legend for Major Tom Queensland coach Billy Slater has revealed why he dropped Daly Cherry-Evans and promoted Tom Dearden to No.7 in the toughest decision of his tenure so far. AAP · Jun 8, 2025
Walsh sends Slater a message after star Broncos return Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has returned with a bang from a knee injury and still wants to play a part in this year's State of Origin series for Queensland. AAP · Jun 8, 2025
Cherry-Evans dropped in one of two Maroons changes Queensland coach Billy Slater has left leave Daly Cherry-Evans out of the Maroons' side for State of Origin II, while also recalling Kurt Capewell. AAP · Jun 8, 2025
AAP · Jun 5, 2025 Cherry-Evans doesn't know if he'll be Queensland No.7 Manly have lost 26-22 in Daly Cherry-Evans' last match before selection for State of Origin II, with the Queensland half unsure if he will keep his spot.
AAP · Jun 3, 2025 How Grant helped Howarth storm into Maroons plans Melbourne centre Jack Howarth is a future Queensland star but Harry Grant set him on the right path to win over Craig Bellamy.
AAP · Jun 3, 2025 Two plays that show this Raider can answer Origin SOS Corey Horsburgh is willing and able to answer Queensland's State of Origin SOS and two gutsy plays show what Billy Slater has been missing.
AAP · May 29, 2025 Red alert as Horsburgh enters Origin frame for Maroons Canberra cult hero Corey Horsburgh has been backed to stake a claim for a Queensland recall as the Maroons aim to bounce back from a dire Origin loss.
AAP · May 29, 2025 Bring on Perth: Why Toia wants another crack at Latrell Robert Toia's strong State of Origin debut for Queensland has revealed why he will have many classic battles with NSW star Latrell Mitchell in years to come.
AAP · May 28, 2025 Maroons face all-time salvage mission to regain shield Queensland must replicate NSW's 2024 heroics to come back and win State of Origin on the road. But game one suggests it will be far harder for the Maroons.
The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2025 Billy The Kid looks out of bullets as Maroons face another Origin defeat Billy Slater is still revered in Queensland but he may have to consider personnel changes after a one-sided opening defeat to NSWBlues
AAP · May 28, 2025 Don't sack me: Cherry-Evans responds to legend's call Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans insists his team can make history and win the current Origin series after NSW legend Andrew Johns said he should be dropped.
The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2025 New South Wales defeat Queensland 18-6 in series opener – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: The Blues completed back-to-back victories over their old foes in Brisbane with an 18-6 win in the 2025 series opener
The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2025 State of Origin sells itself as winds of change leave violence and hate behind The rugby league showpiece series is making the most of a new formula as players and coaches save any war of words for the battle on the field
AAP · May 27, 2025 Slater admits to nerves, hails his two trump cards As Queensland welcome back their two most influential players, coach Billy Slater admits to nerves ahead of the State of Origin series opener.