'Origin player': Staggs backed for NSW recall Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs had his best season in attack in 2025 but is now firing in defence as he makes a case to return to the NSW State of Origin side. AAP · Apr 25
'Not ideal': Apps wants Women's Origin moved A NSW stalwart says while the timing of the Women's State of Origin series isn't ideal, she's relishing taking on Queensland again. AAP · Apr 24
Koroisau faces big ban as Tigers slam NRL refereeing With Api Koroisau facing a suspension that is set to rub him out of State of Origin, Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has teed off at NRL officiating. AAP · Apr 23
Blues baptism of fire as Elliott returns from pregnancy Millie Elliott is back with the NSW Blues after missing the entire 2025 State of Origin series and NRLW campaign due to her pregnancy. AAP · Apr 23
Brotherly love: Taylan May endorses Terrell for Origin After an injury to NSW Blues incumbent prop Payne Haas, Terrell May is getting wraps from his teammate and brother Taylan for the vacant spot. AAP · Apr 21
DCE reveals stance on Origin recall after Maroons axing He will always answer an SOS if his state needs him, but Daly Cherry-Evans has all but confirmed his State of Origin career is over. AAP · Apr 21
Blues leave door open for new faces as Haas ruled out NSW prop Payne Haas' injury could mean Laurie Daley turns to a new face for next month's State of Origin series opener. AAP · Apr 20
Munster to fight way out of slump as Origin looms Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster is his own "worst critic" and admits he has been down on form at club level as the Origin series opener draws nearer. AAP · Apr 20
Plath backed for Origin as Dolphins trial six-shooters The Dolphins have several options to replace suspended No.6 Kodi Nikorima as pocket rocket Trai Fuller gets reps in at training in an unusual position. AAP · Apr 20
Injury leaves Tom Trbojevic's Origin hopes in tatters Scans have confirmed Manly captain Tom Trbojevic will miss between six and eight weeks after he suffered yet another hamstring injury. AAP · Apr 19
McLean ready to add sky blue to Kiwi black Penrith centre Casey McLean's game-breaking ability is making him a legitimate State of Origin option, even if NSW are at full strength this year. AAP · Apr 5
Dolphins battering ram rockets into Maroons frame Dolphins tearaway Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is closing in on a Queensland debut as he reveals why his World Cup representative plans tear at the heart strings. AAP · Mar 31
Daley wants to see passion from Kiwi or English Blues NSW coach Laurie Daley is a fan of changes to State of Origin eligibility rules but won't be handing out Blues jerseys willy-nilly. AAP · Mar 19
'He's a special player': Suaalii backs Lomax rugby move Wallabies superstar Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii believes his one-time State of Origin teammate Zac Lomax would thrive if he also jumped codes during his NRL exile. AAP · Mar 5
The Guardian - AU · Mar 2 Andrew Dillon reveals AFL’s Olympic-sized ambitions for Brisbane 2032 Australian rules football fit for Olympic stage, Dillon says, as he confirms Origin and Opening Round are here to stay
AAP · Feb 18 Rejuvenated Taylan May aiming for Origin Taylan May has set himself a target of cracking the NSW State of Origin squad after returning to the NRL with Wests Tigers last year.
AAP · Feb 17 Sharks' Test duo excited by Origin rule change Cronulla Test stars Addin Fonua-Blake and Briton Nikora are keen to play State of Origin finally after a long wait.
AAP · Feb 16 Blues receive good news for injured star after Origin Star defender Jacob Weitering was among several players injured in State of Origin, but Carlton are confident the vice-captain won't miss out on game time.
AAP · Feb 15 Fonua-Blake, Ponga to benefit from big Origin change The NRL has made the biggest change to State of Origin eligibility rules in the game's history, with New Zealand also set to benefit from the overhaul.
AAP · Feb 15 Injured star Matt Rowell won't give Origin the finger Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell hopes State of Origin will thrive into the future despite injuring a finger in Victoria's 24-point win over WA.
AAP · Feb 14 This will become big: Chris Scott backs Origin to stay The return of State of Origin was a runaway success despite a glut of injuries and initial doubts about how invested the AFL's biggest stars would be.
AAP · Feb 13 Origin helps Bontempelli and Greene finally make peace Toby Greene vowed last year he wouldn't ever share a beer with Marcus Bontempelli, so the Western Bulldogs skipper bought his arch rival a coffee instead.
AAP · Feb 13 Coaching AFL Origin is no conflict of interest: Scott State of Origin coaches Chris Scott and Dean Cox have brushed off concerns they will use their positions to lure some of the AFL's biggest stars to their clubs.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 12 Victoria and WA shook the foundations as Origin hit a peak that it will never reach again I’ve seen a lot of sport and nothing compares to Western Australia snatching victory from the Big V in 1986 in one of the greatest interstate football matches
AAP · Feb 12 No room for Mickey Mouse in State of Origin: Lyon Victoria coach Chris Scott has told his players there is no room for a half-arsed effort in Saturday's State of Origin showdown against WA in Perth.