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Close encounters of the Choppy kind give Maroons belief

Queensland players have spoken of how a powerful speech by legend Chris Close continues to inspire them ahead of the women's State of Origin series opener.

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Sky Bruise: heavy sessions prep NSW for Origin opener

Yasmin Clydsdale says NSW's State of Origin build-up has been perfect, despite so few players getting game time over the early part of 2024.

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NSW’s State of Origin selection in chaos with Queensland clear-cut favourites

With Nathan Cleary ruled out through injury, uncertainty clouds the Blues’ spine while the Maroons are far more settled

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Staggs ready for Origin shot as Cleary adds to NSW woes

A "matured" Kotoni Staggs says he is ready to step up and be NSW's answer in the centres, after a horror weekend for Blues coach Michael Maguire.

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Maroons rehab queen Robinson back from shoulder injury

Queensland winger Julia Robinson has done it again by embracing rehab and recovering from a dislocated shoulder in six weeks to be ready for State of Origin.

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Murray to miss Origin I, out for up to eight weeks

South Sydney captain Cameron Murray is set to miss up to eight weeks with a hip injury, ruling him out of the start of the State of Origin series for NSW.

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Gillmeister endorses Broncos hitman Piakura for Maroons

Brisbane forward Brendan Piakura plays with the physical impact that would make him an ideal Queensland enforcer in State of Origin says Trevor Gillmeister.

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Hynes ready for Origin recall after 2023 lesson

Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes says he is ready to return to the State of Origin arena, with a month of football at the Sharks left to push his case for NSW.

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'Tactical juices flow' as Reds boss goes back to roots

Reds rugby coach Les Kiss, a former Queensland State of Origin winger, has relished the chance to talk tactics with Kevin Walters and his brains trust.

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Maguire coy on NSW Origin halves but praises Paps

NSW State of Origin coach Michael Maguire says players at struggling NRL teams can be in contention, while he's impressed by the return of Ryan Papenhuyzen.

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Slater reveals possible surprise duo for Maroons

Kalyn Ponga or Reece Walsh will play fullback for Queensland in State of Origin but coach Billy Slater remains open to them both being in the team together.

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Unsung Warrior Egan deserves Origin shot: Webster

Warriors coach Andrew Webster says it's time Wayde Egan's talent earned him a spot in the conversation for NSW State of Origin side.

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Utoikamanu eyeing second chance at State of Origin

As the State of Origin series draws nearer, Stefano Utoikamanu is feeling ready for a second chance in Sky Blue.

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Maguire keeps door open on Utoikamanu for Origin

Michael Maguire insists the fact he picked other props ahead of Stefano Utoikamanu does not mean the door is closed on him for NSW State of Origin in 2024.

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Door open for Wighton to make Origin return: Maguire

Michael Maguire is open to welcoming Jack Wighton back to the State of Origin arena but has dodged questions about James Tedesco retaining the NSW captaincy.

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Ballin joins Queensland coaching staff as Smith leaves

Queensland Rugby League has announced changes to its State of Origin coaching staff, with Matt Ballin replacing Cameron Smith as an assistant to Billy Slater.

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Queensland move best Origin prep for NSW captain Apps

Kezie Apps has made the call to play in Queensland before State of Origin in a bid by the NSW captain to ensure she doesn't enter the high-profile series cold.

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'Huge coup': Newcastle NRLW State of Origin clash to bring in big bucks

The game is expected to bring in more than $6 million to the city.

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NRL eye record women's crowd with Brisbane Origin clash

A women's State of Origin at Suncorp Stadium on the night before Magic Round gets underway has the potential to be a world-record crowd for the NRL.

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Three women's Origins for 2024, NRLW stays at 10 teams

The NRLW will stay at 10 teams for 2024, while women's State of Origin is set to increase to three games when the league's schedule is released.

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Meninga backs Maguire to juggle NSW, Kiwi coaching jobs

State of Origin's most successful coach, Mal Meninga, has said it would be possible for Michael Maguire to juggle the top jobs with New Zealand and NSW.

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Maguire poised to take over as NSW Origin coach

Michael Maguire is in line to take over as NSW State of Origin coach, after being offered a one-year deal to replace Brad Fittler.

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Gallen surprised at Fittler's exit, won't replace him

Widely regarded as one of NSW's finest players in modern times, Paul Gallen will not put his hand up to replace outgoing State of Origin coach Brad Fittler.

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Brad Fittler has walked away, where to next for NSW?

Brad Fittler's exit has left NSW Rugby League with a coaching conundrum on their hands after two successive State of Origin series losses.

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NSW delay call on Brad Fittler's Origin coaching future

Brad Fittler's future as State of Origin coach remains in limbo after the NSW Rugby League held off a decision on staffing for the 2024 season.

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