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
Maroons No.9 not interested in horror starting stat Harry Grant has shot down concerns over his record as a starting hooker in State of Origin, with data showing the Maroons are better off with him on the bench. AAP · Jun 15, 2025
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. AAP · Jun 15, 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
'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
'No shootout' between Bulldogs teammates: coach Ciraldo Toby Sexton and Lachlan Galvin are partnering one another in Canterbury's halves in round 15 as a decision looms as to Matt Burton's starting halves partner. AAP · Jun 13, 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
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
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
Luai answers Blues' SOS call for State of Origin II Jarome Luai has arrived in NSW's State of Origin camp only hours after an injury struck down one of the team's most crucial players. 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
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
Why Dearden will turn to Cherry-Evans for Maroons tips New Queensland halfback Tom Dearden is ready for the pressure of leading Queensland in Origin II in Perth, and will take notes from the man he's replacing. AAP · Jun 10, 2025
Daley wary of Alfie Langer-like threat from Dearden Laurie Daley has compared Tom Dearden to Maroons great Alfie Langer, adamant NSW must be on guard for the Queensland No.7's running game in State of Origin II. AAP · Jun 10, 2025
AAP · Jun 6, 2025 Payten declares Maroons must pick star to win Origin If he was selecting the Queensland Origin side, North Queensland coach Todd Payten says he would pick Tom Dearden at halfback ahead of Daly Cherry-Evans.
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 4, 2025 Robson's hamstring gives NSW fresh Origin concern North Queensland hooker Reece Robson is in doubt to face Melbourne in round 14 of the NRL, leaving NSW with some concern ahead of State of Origin II.
AAP · Jun 3, 2025 Jealous Sharks star says Origin rule change not answer Addin Fonua-Blake has admitted he may not have played for New Zealand had he been better advised, given his one Test means he cannot play State of Origin.
AAP · Jun 2, 2025 Koloamatangi ready for Origin after Blues injury blow Keaon Koloamatangi says he's better prepared for Origin than he was in his NSW debut, having entered the reckoning after the Blues suffered an injury setback.
AAP · Jun 1, 2025 Barnett's Origin fitness clouded as Warriors top Souths Alex Johnston has scored his 200th career try with a hat-trick for South Sydney against the Warriors, but it wasn't enough to stop the Rabbitohs losing 36-30.
AAP · May 31, 2025 Cherry-Evans makes Origin statement in big Manly win Daly Cherry-Evans says he would be at peace with whatever call Queensland make on his State of Origin future, after starring in Manly's 34-6 win over Brisbane.
AAP · May 31, 2025 Tupou lifted by rookies, Roosters make big Origin call Daniel Tupou is the most capped player at the Sydney Roosters, but finds himself reinvigorated by two NRL rookies.
AAP · May 31, 2025 Souths make call on Blues superstar as key returns near Latrell Mitchell's availability after State of Origin could loom as crucial in South Sydney's bid to stay in the top eight, against a fully-fit Warriors side.
AAP · May 29, 2025 Under-fire Brigginshaw opens up on her Origin future Queensland captain Ali Brigginshaw has addressed her playing future following criticism of her form during the 2025 State of Origin series.
The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2025 Late try helps Maroons save face in Game 3 of women’s Origin series Chelsea Lenarduzzi clinches 18-14 win for Queensland as crowd of 21,912 seals Newcastle as home of women’s game