HISTORICAL FACTS: 18 - The Untold Story

From rattled to Origin return: Blues prop's wild month

Stefano Utoikamanu could have been forgiven for thinking his State of Origin chances were shot after a spray from NSW advisor Craig Bellamy at Magic Round.

AAP · Jun 16, 2025

Daley inspiration has Kiraz fighting for Origin dream

Jacob Kiraz has opened up on a conversation with Laurie Daley that inspired him to continue fighting for a State of Origin debut following two close calls.

AAP · Jun 16, 2025

Facial injury denies NSW reserve spot at Origin II

NSW are on the search for another reserve forward for State of Origin II after Keaon Koloamatangi was ruled out with a suspected eye-socket fracture.

AAP · Jun 15, 2025

Moses expected to miss rest of Origin series

Five-eighth Mitch Moses looks set to miss the third State of Origin match as well as the second following an injury suffered in NSW camp.

AAP · Jun 13, 2025

Life keeps getting better for breakout NSW prop

Max King didn't even contemplate donning a NSW Blues jersey in State of Origin II six weeks ago, such has been his meteoric rise.

AAP · Jun 12, 2025

Rampaging Rabbitoh realistic about Origin selection

South Sydney forward Keaon Koloamatangi is in barnstorming form in clubland, but knows breaking into the dominant Blues forward pack is easier said than done.

AAP · Jun 11, 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

Kiraz called in as Blues star sidelined from training

NSW winger Brian To'o has been sidelined from training in the lead-up to State of Origin II after reporting hamstring soreness.

AAP · Jun 11, 2025

Utoikamanu moves to make Origin mark after 2023 tease

Stefano Utoikamanu has spent two years thinking about the fact he was teased by 12 minutes of State of Origin. A move to Melbourne helped earn a second shot.

AAP · Jun 11, 2025

Selection shock: Gordon fancied for Wallabies captaincy

Inspirational NSW Waratahs skipper Jake Gordon appears on track for a major Wallabies promotion ahead of the showpiece British and Irish Lions series.

AAP · Jun 9, 2025