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Dragons No.9 on the move after 2026

St George Illawarra have confirmed co-captain and former State of Origin player Damien Cook will leave at the end of the 2026 NRL season.

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Rabbitohs have 'no doubt' on Mitchell's Origin hopes

Latrell Mitchell has been sidelined with a lower back injury, but South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett isn't worried for the NSW star's State of Origin hopes.

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Speechless: Butler details her 'crazy' Origin call-up

Rima Butler is readying for her potential State of Origin debut for New South Wales after Tiana Penitani-Gray sustained a knee injury.

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NSW's Butler to debut, Maroons resist big changes

Sydney Roosters prop Rima Butler is in line for her State of Origin debut after being promoted to NSW's bench for game two.

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Nawaqanitawase's Origin shot over after ankle injury

An ankle injury has cruelled Mark Nawaqanitawase's NSW State of Origin chances, while Angus Crichton could also be in a race against the clock for game one.

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Roosters hold on as Broncos record comeback falls short

Three of the Sydney Roosters' State of Origin hopefuls suffered injuries in a 38-24 win over Brisbane, while Broncos half Adam Reynolds was also concussed.

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Southwell leads late NSW surge to ice Origin opener

Jesse Southwell has helped NSW take an early advantage in the Women's State of Origin series, sparking a late 11-6 Blues win.

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Blues win Women’s State of Origin opener in fast fight with Maroons – as it happened

New South Wales defeat Queensland 11-6 to kick-start their Origin shield defence in Newcastle before heading north for games two and three

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Blues looking to rewrite their Newcastle history

The NSW Blues have just one home game in the 2026 Women's State of Origin series -- game one in Newcastle, a city where Queensland remains undefeated.

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Revamped Maroons undergo radical reset to take 2026 State of Origin fight to Blues

Queensland have a new coach, a new-look halves pairing and five debutants itching to test NSW’s hold of the women’s shield

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Kiwi flavour adds to tasty women's Origin series opener

NSW can't wait to get the Women's State of Origin series underway in Sydney, against a Queensland side that looks very different to last year.

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Koroisau's Origin hopes in tatters as Tigers accept ban

NSW hopeful Api Koroisau will not play again before the State of Origin series opener after accepting a three-match ban for his hip-drop tackle on Noah Martin.

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Sea Eagles enforcer faces stiff opposition for NSW spot

Haumole Olakau'atu has been linked with a State of Origin recall amid brilliant form at Manly, but a rival second-rower could stand in his way.

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'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.

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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.

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Boyd Cordner replaces Young on NSW Origin staff

Former NSW captain Boyd Cordner will join Laurie Daley's coaching staff for the 2026 State of Origin series.

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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.

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State of Origin coaches back Australian NRL takeover of England’s Super League

Slater and Daley say investment would improve rugby league globally as NRL ramps up negotiations to secure international broadcast deal

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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.

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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.

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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.

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AFL's Opening Round, and Origin here to stay: Dillon

AFL chief Andrew Dillon has backed the contentious opening round format and says State of Origin matches are here to stay.

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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.

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AFLW players' off-season concession in rep footy bid

AFLW players are eyeing a role in future representative showcases following the successful return of men's State of Origin.

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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.

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