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Fans out in force as State of Origin fever hits Newcastle

It sent a strong message the city was ready for more.

Newcastle Herald

Origin knockout: News Corp unsure whether to celebrate or condemn ‘rugby league at its worst’

There is little sign that rugby league media is willing to ask what role it plays in creating or worsening the game’s problems

The Guardian - AU

'Am I in trouble?': Hammer strikes after Slater chat

Queensland hat-trick hero Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow thought he was in for a dressing-down when coach Billy Slater came on the field to talk to him during Origin I.

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Tedesco's NSW recall leaves Maguire with more questions

Michael Maguire has been left with more questions to answer after a hot-and-cold showing from James Tedesco marked the NSW coach's Origin bow.

AAP

State of Origin 2024 Game 1: Queensland Maroons beat NSW Blues – as it happened

Minute by minute: A Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow hat-trick helped Queensland win the series opener 38-10 after NSW had Joseph Sua’ali’i sent off early

The Guardian - AU

Kimmorley a secret weapon for NSW ahead of Origin II

A 10-time NSW representative and an NRLW coach, Brett Kimmorley has provided some valuable insights for the Sky Blues ahead of State of Origin II.

AAP

'Stef, don't leave': Tigers plead with Utoikamanu

Stefano Utoikamanu's omission from Origin I has potentially moved the Wests Tigers prop a step closer to negotiating with rival clubs.

AAP

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NSW coach Maguire braces for shot at redemption

Michael Maguire has a chance to restore his reputation as he coaches NSW for the first time in State of Origin I.

AAP

No complacency as Slater tries to emulate Meninga

Billy Slater is eyeing off the chance to win his first three series as Queensland State of Origin coach, a feat only achieved by Mal Meninga and Arthur Beetson.

AAP

Sharks to rest star halfback Nicho Hynes after Origin I

Nicho Hynes will be given round 14 to rest up after making his second State of Origin appearance for NSW.

AAP

Cobbo 'could play anywhere': Slater coy on super-sub

Billy Slater says there won't have to be an injury for super-sub Selwyn Cobbo to take the field for Queensland in State of Origin.

AAP

'It's irrelevant': Maguire rejects Hynes form fears

There's no need for concern over Nicho Hynes' Origin history and lead-in form as he prepares to don the No.7 for the first time, NSW coach Michael Maguire says.

AAP

NSW banking on special ally for Origin I

Sydney's big wet could play right into NSW's hands for State of Origin I, with an already slippery Accor Stadium set to host an old-school slugfest.

AAP

Dearden ready to guide Maroons as JT wisdom adds polish

Queensland five-eighth Tom Dearden has been absorbing pointers from assistant coach Johnathan Thurston and is confident of doing his job in the Origin series.

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Walsh set for best in Origin, emotions no issue: DCE

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says the Maroons will bring out Reece Walsh's best in Origin and he has no concerns about his emotions bubbling over.

AAP

Mate's belief spurs Higgins to cusp of Origin history

Olivia Higgins says if not for the belief of Knights teammate Yasmin Clydsdale, she might not be lining up in the second match of the State of Origin series.

AAP

$14 million side of injured stars who could win Origin

So great is the impact of injuries ahead of State of Origin I, an 18-man team of stars unavailable for the series would not fit under the NRL's salary cap.

AAP

Young ready to defend at centre as NSW back utilities

NRL teams who lose outside backs have struggled to defend in 2024, but NSW are comfortable going into State of Origin I with a lack of obvious bench cover.

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Fotuaika braces for Origin rumble in house of Payne

Queensland prop Moeaki Fotuaika and NSW front-rower Payne Haas were schoolboy destroyers in the same team but now brace for an epic mate v mate Origin battle.

AAP

Matt Burton's Origin absence frustrates Bulldogs

Cameron Ciraldo is disappointed Canterbury will miss the services of Matt Burton, after the five-eighth was named as 18th player for NSW in Origin I.

AAP

Coyne's miracle try inspiring Maroons 30 years later

Mark Coyne has reflected on the key State of Origin lessons from his 1994 miracle try for Queensland as current Maroons reveal why it can drive them to success.

AAP

'It just happens': Cotter spills on 80-min secret

Reuben Cotter's ability to impact a game without being substituted has allowed Queensland coach Billy Slater to get creative with his State of Origin bench.

AAP

DCE opens up on 'good question' about Maroons future

Queensland skipper Daly Cherry-Evans says his State of Origin availability remains a "year-by-year" decision but he is still loving every minute of it.

AAP

Olakau'atu hopes NSW fans forgive him for Maroons post

Haumole Olakau'atu grew up supporting Queensland in State of Origin, but the NSW debutant insists he now bleeds blue.

AAP

Roosters hope NSW loss is their gain with fresh Teddy

The Roosters are relishing having James Tedesco on deck as statistics show the side has won only 46 per cent of games in the State of Origin period since 2018.

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