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Impressive Munster begins new Maroons era in style

Queensland have kept the State of Origin series alive by beating a fast-finishing NSW by two points in a thriller at Optus Stadium in Perth.

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State of Origin 2025 Game 2: Qld Maroons beat NSW Blues 26-24 – as it happened

Queensland produced another underdog Origin performance for the ages to withstand a rampaging NSW comeback in the rain

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Pressure mounts on Queensland with State of Origin history on NSW’s side

The Maroons have never won two matches on the road to turn around an Origin series and the Blues hold all the cards ahead of Game 2 in Perth

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Cockroaches beat out Bears in Perth Origin lead-up

Hundreds of Origin fans have rocked up in the heart of Perth to greet their heroes, and one of them fired a barb at Queensland coach Billy Slater.

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Cleary feels Luai love as he prepares to equal Johns

Nathan Cleary is set to join Andrew Johns and Mitchell Pearce for the most games in the NSW No.7 jersey, but the Blues halfback still feels he's on the up.

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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.

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Slater says Maroons won't be dictated to on kick-off

Queensland have rejected suggestions they should kick off towards Spencer Leniu for entertainment value, and that they are scared of the NSW prop.

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Perth sport stars say there's room in city for Bears

Newly-crowned UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena and Test greats Justin Langer and Mike Hussey have headlined a throng of attendees at NSW training.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Crichton could easily be helping Blues prepare in Perth

In another world, Angus Crichton could be starting State of Origin week in Perth playing in an opposed session against NSW while representing the Western Force.

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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.

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From Robin to Batman, Luai says he's no hero for NSW

Jarome Luai is preparing to reunite with Nathan Cleary on the State of Origin stage after the pair won four premierships together at Penrith.

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NSW make call on Brian To'o for State of Origin II

NSW have made a call on Brian To'o's fitness following a crucial training session in Sydney before flying out to Perth for State of Origin II.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Utoikamanu in as Cleary warns NSW halves set to explode

While Queensland are undergoing monumental changes in their halves, Nathan Cleary believes his combination with Mitch Moses will only grow better for NSW.

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'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.

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Daley has shot at rare long-term NSW Origin stability

NSW are set to head to Perth with their fewest debutants for the first two games of a State of Origin series since 1991, with late injuries their only concern.

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