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Don't do it for me, coach tells NSW ahead of decider

Laurie Daley says NSW should not be using criticism of their coach as their primary motivator ahead of the State of Origin decider.

AAP · Jul 6

Can NSW win State of Origin decider on Queensland turf? History shows it’s possible

The Blues face an uphill battle to claim the series when they meet the Maroons in game three of the 2026 series in Brisbane

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6

July 2026 could be best month of star Blue's life

NSW centre Stephen Crichton has plenty to look forward to at the moment, both on and off the footy field.

AAP · Jul 6

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Prep for decider more intense than Olympics: NSW star

Code-hopper Mark Nawaqanitawase is preparing to make his second, and possibly final, NSW appearance in the State of Origin decider.

AAP · Jul 6

'Very confident': Blues' Strange fit for Origin decider

Canberra wonder boy Ethan Strange has been passed fit for the State of Origin decider after sending an injury scare through the NSW camp.

AAP · Jul 6

'He's on track': GI backs Maroons star to break record

Queensland legend Greg Inglis is in awe of "lethal" Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow as his own all-time State of Origin try-scoring record is set to be run down.

AAP · Jul 6

Dolphin heeds NSW's call and makes history in decider

Jack Bostock will become the first Dolphins player to represent NSW when he runs out in the State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium.

AAP · Jul 5

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'Sweeter Caroline' note awaits Maroons half in decider

Maroons half Sam Walker will be looking to make some sweet music in the State of Origin decider in Brisbane.

AAP · Jul 4

Why winning Brisbane decider is Cotter's Holy Grail

Reuben Cotter says Queensland's 2024 home decider loss still "burns" while teammate Kurt Capewell explains why he'll play his next Origin like it's his last.

AAP · Jul 4

'Freaky': Hammer backs Fuller to nail it in Phinland

The Dolphins have a perfect record this year when without their State of Origin guns - and Trai Fuller and Tevita Naufahu are two players who love to stand up.

AAP · Jul 4

'He'll be okay': NSW confident in playmaker's recovery

Ethan Strange was a spectator at NSW training on Saturday, but teammates insist he is on track to play in the State of Origin decider.

AAP · Jul 4

Bulldogs star on stand-by after NSW's injury scare

NSW have settled on their back-up plan as Ethan Strange fights to overcome an injury he suffered at training.

AAP · Jul 3

'Expose him': Hammer issues challenge to NSW rival

Queensland centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will show no mercy to opposite number Stephen Crichton - or Dolphins teammate Jack Bostock - in the Origin decider.

AAP · Jul 2

Robson 'happy with game' after Origin II criticism

Despite criticism of his performance in game two, Reece Robson is ready for another marathon effort in the State of Origin decider if that's what NSW need.

AAP · Jul 2

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AAP · Jul 2

'He'll handle it': Walker to keep lippy Young restless

Gold Coast have had an opposed session against Queensland to prepare them for whatever NSW forward Hudson Young will throw at Sam Walker in the Origin decider.

AAP · Jul 2

Fresh training scare for the Blues ahead of decider

NSW bench playmaker Ethan Strange has rolled his ankle at training and is no guarantee to be fit for the State of Origin decider.

AAP · Jul 1

Young Blue looking to stir up trouble for Maroon rivals

NSW second-rower Hudson Young enjoys "stirring up" his rival players, and it'll be no different in the State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium.

AAP · Jun 30

'Never satisfied': how Grant became an 80-minute hooker

Queensland No.9 Harry Grant can be relied upon to play a full State of Origin game after applying a philosophy that he embraced as a schoolboy.

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AAP · Jun 30

Penrith coach weighs in on star's surprise Origin axing

Brian To'o was dropped because of his struggles in the air, butut Penrith coach Ivan Cleary isn't buying the narrative around the winger's Origin omission.

AAP · Jun 30

Under-fire NSW star keen to repay coach's Origin faith

Mitchell Moses has vowed to prove NSW coach Laurie Daley was right to back him in as the Blues' first-choice five-eighth.

AAP · Jun 29

Blues explain calls that will define Daley's NSW reign

Laurie Daley has revealed the reasons that caused him to axe NSW stalwart Brian To'o in one of the bravest calls of his Origin coaching tenure.

AAP · Jun 29

Daley reveals stance on Origin criticism, Blues future

Laurie Daley is a man under fire. But the Blues coach, whose side head to Brisbane next week, won't entertain talk about his future.

AAP · Jun 28

'Won't sign another contract': Maroons coach on future

Queensland coach Billy Slater does not expect this year's State of Origin decider to be his last but will proceed as coach on a handshake basis.

AAP · Jun 28

Maroons recall Cowboys high flyer for Origin decider

Queensland will seek their first State of Origin win in Brisbane since 2023 with a new-look forward pack that includes recalled Jeremiah Nanai and Pat Carrigan.

AAP · Jun 28

Maroons recall key forwards as Collins out of decider

Queensland prop Lindsay Collins has been ruled out of the State of Origin decider with concussion as Pat Carrigan and Jeremiah Nanai get set for recalls.

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