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Don't do it for me, coach tells NSW ahead of decider

Laurie Daley says NSW should not be using criticism of their coach as their primary motivator ahead of the State of Origin decider.

AAP · Jul 6

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.

AAP · Jul 3

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 · Jul 1

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.

AAP · Jun 16

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.

AAP · Jun 11

Should this star be benched? Here's what the statistics say

The radical shake up needed to avoid a Brisbane disaster.

The Canberra Times · Jun 10

Blues set Moses deadline, bring in rookie as insurance

NSW coach Laurie Daley has put his faith in Mitchell Moses' fitness but has called on uncapped Origin rookie Isaiya Katoa as cover for game two of the series.

AAP · Jun 7

Penrith edge Warriors, strengthen grip on top spot

Casey McLean and Dylan Edwards have helped Penrith move four points clear at the top of the NRL ladder in a 20-18 win over the Warriors.

AAP · May 31

'Kidding ourselves': Daley won't cop Cleary Origin talk

Nathan Cleary is tasked with getting NSW off to a flying start in State of Origin on Wednesday, but Laurie Daley isn't putting any pressure on the Blues 'No.7.

AAP · May 26

'Guessing game': Blues' mystery over Origin refereeing

NSW forward Cameron Murray says players are in the dark as to how Wednesday night's State of Origin series opener will be refereed.

AAP · May 23