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Simply the Best: centres to renew rivalry in decider

Bradman Best came up trumps in his State of Origin battle with Robert Toia earlier this year and the Sydney Roosters centre is now desperate to get one back.

AAP · Oct 2

'Paid off': Cobbo named Queensland's best after promise

Queensland winger Selwyn Cobbo justified his State of Origin recall by winning the Ron McAuliffe Medal at the QRL awards night.

AAP · Sep 24

'I want to stay': Bostock takes Dolphins leap of faith

Jack Bostock is on the cusp of a grand final, has made his State of Origin debut and a lot of progress at the Dolphins in 2026 as he edges closer to a new deal.

AAP · Sep 20

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Darius Boyd: Maroons’ surprise choice of coach shows Origin is now in a league of its own

Former Queensland player’s appointment as head coach highlights how State of Origin has become disconnected from the proving ground of the NRL

The Guardian - AU · Sep 3

Legacy piece: Boyd to coach Maroons in State of Origin

Queensland's search for a new State of Origin coach is over, with Maroons legend Darius Boyd to take over in 2027 after signing a two-year deal.

AAP · Sep 3

Cleary on brink of greatness with Brad Fittler Medal

Nathan Cleary has added another individual gong to what is already proving a massive season, after being voted NSW's best in State of Origin.

AAP · Aug 31

Matt King: ex garbo with no first-grade coaching experience takes charge of NSW

The former player and one-time bin man admits he has not always believed he could be a head coach but the Blues’ recent formula suggests he may succeed in the State of Origin cauldron

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4

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Why Blues coach phoned Slater after landing Origin job

Matt King has never been a senior head coach but will replace Laurie Daley as the new boss of the NSW State of Origin side in the 2027 series.

AAP · Aug 3

'Ready to go': Daley anoints untested coach to lead NSW

Laurie Daley has stepped down as NSW State of Origin coach, with Matt King expected to be confirmed as his replacement.

AAP · Aug 2

Walker must 'take lessons and move on' for Roosters

Daly Cherry-Evans has backed Sam Walker to shake off State of Origin disappointment on the Sydney Roosters' run to the NRL finals.

AAP · Jul 13

State of Origin decider breaks broadcast record

Millions of viewers tuned into the State of Origin decider when NSW stunned Queensland to reclaim the shield.

AAP · Jul 9

Thredbo landslide survivor's role in Origin triumph

Stuart Diver shared his story of resilience and courage with NSW during camp and it has helped them win a thrilling State of Origin series.

AAP · Jul 9

NRL future uncertain, but NSW's Nawaqanitawase buzzing

Mark Nawaqanitawase had extra reason to revel in NSW's State of Origin triumph given a move to rugby union has clouded his future in the 13-man game.

AAP · Jul 9

Nathan Cleary's message after Origin masterclass

Nathan Cleary lifted NSW to State of Origin glory and silenced his critics in a stunning game-three defeat of Queensland at Suncorp Stadium.

AAP · Jul 8

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AAP · Jul 8

'Show some balls': Daley slams Origin 'hidden agendas'

Laurie Daley has taken a major swipe at the critics of his coaching after NSW claimed a 2-1 State of Origin series win.

AAP · Jul 8

Capewell's brutal verdict on Maroons' decider display

Second-rower Kurt Capewell has taken Queensland's third State of Origin loss in a row at Suncorp Stadium hard in a raw and honest appraisal of the pain.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8

Nathan Cleary masterclass shows critics who really owns State of Origin

Damned by pre-match criticism, Blues halfback rises to the occasion and leads his team to series decider over Maroons

AAP · Jul 8

'Flick it': Qld great's bunker call amid controversy

Queensland legend Cameron Smith wants a thorough explanation for the bunker's second-half no knock-on call in the State of Origin decider.

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 8

NSW silence Queensland and claim State of Origin shield with boilover for the ages

Blues defeat Maroons 12-30 in Game 3 to win series 2-1 as Nathan Cleary secures Origin legacy with Wally Lewis medal

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8

Queensland 12-30 NSW: Blues win State of Origin 2026 in Game 3 – as it happened

New South Wales claim the Origin shield 2-1 after Nathan Cleary stars in commanding game-three victory over Queensland

AAP · Jul 8

Cleary's class: NSW win State of Origin decider

Inspired by Nathan Cleary, NSW have clinched a State of Origin series victory with an upset win over Queensland in the decider at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.

TechRadar · Jul 8

How to watch State of Origin Game 3: NRL 2026 FREE streams, TV channels for NSW vs QLD decider

All the ways to watch State of Origin Game 3 live streams – including for FREE – with Selwyn Cobbo looking to light up the NSW vs QLD decider at Lang Park.

AAP · Jul 7

Blues look back in quest for Origin success in decider

NSW had plenty of reason to celebrate after their last State of Origin decider at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7

Battered but not broken Blues look to unleash mayhem in State of Origin decider

But if Queensland pick up where they left off in game two, Billy Slater’s Maroons can condemn NSW to a fourth series loss in five years

AAP · Jul 7

Origin III will help coach make halfback World Cup call

Sam Walker will have the chance to reiterate his World Cup credentials when he faces off against selection rival Nathan Cleary in the State of Origin decider.

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