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Manly seek exemption to play Koula after Origin knock

Tolu Koula may have one last chance to reassert his State of Origin credentials before game two as Manly push for an exemption to play him in round 14.

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RL:Ponga reveals mental challenge as Knights hold off Eels

Kalyn Ponga has bounced back from the mental anguish of Wednesday's State of Origin send-off to lead the Knights to a 28-22 win over the Eels in Newcastle.

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RL:Ponga puts Origin behind him as Knights hold off Eels

Kalyn Ponga and the Knights have scored a thrilling 28-22 NRL win over a plucky Eels side in an error-riddled affair in Newcastle.

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Ponga reveals mental challenge as Knights hold off Eels

Kalyn Ponga has bounced back from the mental anguish of Wednesday's State of Origin send-off to lead the Knights to a 28-22 win over the Eels in Newcastle.

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'Run any time': Walsh backed to rediscover Broncos form

Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has not been at his brilliant best but coach Michael Maguire has seen positive signs that situation is set to change.

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RL:'No apology': NRL backs referee Klein's send-off call

The NRL has supported Ashley Klein's controversial and game-changing decision to send off Kalyn Ponga, saying the Origin whistleblower got the call right.

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'No apology': NRL backs referee Klein's send-off call

The NRL has supported Ashley Klein's controversial and game-changing decision to send off Kalyn Ponga, saying the Origin whistleblower got the call right.

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RL:Manly holding no grudges towards 'great guy' Ponga

Kalyn Ponga's shoulder charge will sideline recent NSW debutant Tolu Koula for two games, but Manly interim coach Kieran Foran is holding no grudges.

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Manly holding no grudges towards 'great guy' Ponga

Kalyn Ponga's shoulder charge will sideline recent NSW debutant Tolu Koula for two games, but Manly interim coach Kieran Foran is holding no grudges.

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Maroons to embrace history in bid to create their own

Queensland must become the first team to come from 1-0 down in consecutive series to retain the State of Origin shield, but it is history that will drive them.

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Pretty heartbreaking: Ponga's pain at Maroons' collapse

Kalyn Ponga has avoided a ban for the send off that shaped State of Origin I, but the Queensland fullback says he feels responsible for the Maroons' loss.

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James Tedesco’s thrilling last-minute try delivers another monument to State of Origin

An epic first game was won by the veteran Blues fullback but the contest was turned by Kalyn Ponga’s sending off with his team 20-6 up

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RL:Ponga dodges ban for send-off that shook Origin

Kalyn Ponga won't be suspended for the shoulder charge on Tolu Koula that led to fullback being sent off and ultimately cost Queensland the Origin opener.

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RL:Cleary, Tedesco fire NSW to classic Origin comeback win

Superstars Nathan Cleary and James Tedesco and rookie Ethan Strange have piloted NSW to a thrilling, series-opening 22-20 State of Origin win over Queensland.

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RL:Ponga, Maroons pay ultimate price for knockout blow

Kalyn Ponga's shoulder charge on Tolu Koula has ultimately cost Queensland the State of Origin series opener after the Maroons fullback was sent off.

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New talent outweighs old habits in Blues triumph

NSW's debutants Ethan Strange, Casey McLean and Blayke Brailey have all starred in a comeback win for the ages that clinched the State of Origin series opener.

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NSW conjure comeback for the ages to snatch Origin game one from Queensland

Blues defeat Maroons 22-20 in 2026 men’s series opener as Nathan Cleary and James Tedesco seal victory in final minute

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Walker lives up to Langer hype in debut heartbreaker

Queensland have lost the State of Origin series opener in controversial circumstances, but discovered a star in debutant No.7 Sam Walker.

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RL:Strange stars as NSW edge Queensland in Origin opener

Ethan Strange has starred on his Origin debut to help NSW to a 22-20 win over Queensland in the series opener.

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Cleary, Tedesco fire NSW to classic Origin comeback win

Superstars Nathan Cleary and James Tedesco and rookie Ethan Strange have piloted NSW to a thrilling, series-opening 22-20 State of Origin win over Queensland.

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RL:Ponga sent off after knocking out NSW rookie

Kalyn Ponga has earned an unwanted place in State of Origin history, after being sent off in the series opener for a shoulder charge on Tolu Koula.

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Ponga dodges ban for send-off that shook Origin

Kalyn Ponga won't be suspended for the shoulder charge on Tolu Koula that led to fullback being sent off and ultimately cost Queensland the Origin opener.

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Blues steal State of Origin opener from Maroons – as it happened

New South Wales launch incredible comeback from 0-20 down after Queensland let first-half dominance slip away

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It’s still Blues v Maroons but State of Origin looks different this year

From an influx of new personnel to different bench strategies this year’s series opener in Sydney will see a number of deviations from the norm

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RL:'Nervous but no pressure': Ponga in Maroons sweet spot

Kalyn Ponga is in a serene headspace and outstanding form as he vows to repay the faith coach Billy Slater has placed in him as Queensland's fullback.

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