EXPLAINED: 26 | Vintage Vibes

Jake Trbojevic out, Pangai among NSW Origin rookies

Jake Trbojevic has ruled himself out of State of Origin I with calf soreness, prompting NSW to call Tevita Pangai in as one of three Blues debutants.

The New Daily · May 21, 2023

Apisai Koroisau set for Origin as NSW leaves out Damien Cook

Apisai Koroisau's heroics against North Queensland have been enough to retain his NSW No.9 jersey for Game I.

The New Daily · May 21, 2023

Trbojevic ready for Origin after Manly smash Canberra

Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic has shut down any doubt about his fitness for State of Origin, scoring a hat-trick as his side smashed Canberra 42-14 in the NRL.

AAP · May 21, 2023

Robinson calm as Roosters drop third-straight game

For only the second time in Trent Robinson's tenure, the Sydney Roosters are preparing to enter the crucial State of Origin period with a losing record.

AAP · May 19, 2023

Through many rugby league lives and 300 NRL games, St George Illawarra's Ben Hunt has never stopped fighting

Ben Hunt has endured plenty of trials and tribulations through his long NRL career. Now preparing for his 300th first-grade match, the Queensland Origin star shows no sign of slowing down, writes Nick Campton.

ABC News · May 12, 2023

How long can Kalyn Ponga's trademark swagger hold up?

THE good news for Kalyn Ponga is that David Fifita has been playing on the left edge this season. The bad news is that Fifita is also quite capable of playing on the right side, as he did in Gold Coast's 34-24 win against the Knights at Cbus Stadium last…

Newcastle Herald · Apr 30, 2023

Hynes pushes Origin case as Sharks down Bulldogs

Nicho Hynes has played a role in three tries to help Cronulla beat Canterbury 33-20, further pushing his cause for NSW State of Origin berth.

AAP · Apr 22, 2023

Slater wants Ponga to 'enjoy himself' as Origin looms

Queensland coach Billy Slater says it's too early to predict who'll play No.1 in the Origin series opener as he welcomes the return of Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga.

AAP · Apr 20, 2023

RCG ready for Origin ahead of Haas showdown: Arthur

Parramatta prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard will come face-to-face with Brisbane's in-form Payne Haas as the Eels man pursues a NSW State of Origin recall.

AAP · Apr 19, 2023

Tallis 'rag doll' Origin moment drives young Titan Haas

Young Gold Coast forward Klese Haas aspires to have a big moment in a big game ahead of the clash with the Dolphins to replicate a Gorden Tallis moment in SOO.

AAP · Apr 18, 2023