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Near-flawless Queensland defy odds to stun NSW and claim State of Origin series

Tom Dearden put in a man-of-the-match performance and Cameron Munster inspired the Maroons to a stunning 24-12 Game 3 victory in Sydney

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Queensland stun NSW to reign in State of Origin arena

Queensland have beaten NSW 24-12 in Sydney to win back the State of Origin shield and complete one of the Maroons' most unlikely series comebacks.

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'A great influence': Dearden credits Thurston for rise

Queensland halfback Tom Dearden has learned plenty from Johnathan Thurston about how to shine as a playmaker in the State of Origin arena.

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Cowboys win turns up heat on embattled Hasler

The Cowboys have beaten the Titans 30-24 on a wet afternoon at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast, turning up the heat on Des Hasler's coaching future.

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Cowboys told to worry about fixing errors, not Titans

Todd Payten has told his players it's on them as individuals to cut the errors out of their game, as North Queensland fight to snap a mid-season form slump.

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Payten threatens axe on 'bullied' Cowboys

Todd Payten has compared North Queensland's loss to the Sydney Roosters as like 'boys against men' at times, conceding his side was bullied in the 42-8 defeat.

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Dearden learns from Cherry-Evans to make No.7 his own

Tom Dearden made a point to reflect on Daly Cherry-Evans' State of Origin preparations before going out and making Queensland's No.7 jersey his own in Perth.

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Munster's maligned Maroons give Slater fine birthday

They were written off but new Queensland captain Cameron Munster and his team have delivered for under-pressure coach Billy Slater in a famous win in Perth.

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'Won't beat them for 100 years': Legend warns Maroons

Queensland face their worst losing run in State of Origin in almost 30 years and legend Chris Close has outlined the ramifications if they don't lift in Perth.

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'Ripped Band-Aid off': Legend backs Cherry-Evans call

Queensland great Chris Close says the world "didn't stop" for the Maroons when Wally Lewis retired and will go on with Tom Dearden replacing Daly Cherry-Evans.

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Depth test for Cowboys, Dolphins with key losses

North Queensland will be without their Origin big guns, but two major inclusions have them ready to host the injury-hit Dolphins with confidence.

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Angus Crichton calls out Maroons' team-list mind games

NSW second-rower Angus Crichton has vowed to make Tom Dearden's first match in the Queensland No.7 jersey a nightmare, while accusing the Maroons of mind games.

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Why Dearden will turn to Cherry-Evans for Maroons tips

New Queensland halfback Tom Dearden is ready for the pressure of leading Queensland in Origin II in Perth, and will take notes from the man he's replacing.

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Daley wary of Alfie Langer-like threat from Dearden

Laurie Daley has compared Tom Dearden to Maroons great Alfie Langer, adamant NSW must be on guard for the Queensland No.7's running game in State of Origin II.

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'No scapegoat': Why Slater axed legend for Major Tom

Queensland coach Billy Slater has revealed why he dropped Daly Cherry-Evans and promoted Tom Dearden to No.7 in the toughest decision of his tenure so far.

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Cherry-Evans dropped in one of two Maroons changes

Queensland coach Billy Slater has left leave Daly Cherry-Evans out of the Maroons' side for State of Origin II, while also recalling Kurt Capewell.

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Payten declares Maroons must pick star to win Origin

If he was selecting the Queensland Origin side, North Queensland coach Todd Payten says he would pick Tom Dearden at halfback ahead of Daly Cherry-Evans.

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'Special' Hughes performance headlines Cowboys thumping

Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes has outshone North Queensland No.7 Tom Dearden, scoring two tries as the hosts notched a dominant win in Melbourne.

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Cherry-Evans doesn't know if he'll be Queensland No.7

Manly have lost 26-22 in Daly Cherry-Evans' last match before selection for State of Origin II, with the Queensland half unsure if he will keep his spot.

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Bateman gains revenge in Cowboys win over Wests Tigers

North Queensland looked set for a 50-point win before the Wests Tigers roared home, scoring four late tries for a thrilling finish in Townsville.

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Don't sack me: Cherry-Evans responds to legend's call

Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans insists his team can make history and win the current Origin series after NSW legend Andrew Johns said he should be dropped.

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State of Origin Game 1: where the 2025 series opener will be won and lost

From the Mitch Moses-Nathan Cleary axis to how the inexperienced Maroons’ forwards perform, this year’s series throws up a number of questions

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How Nanai's club axing steeled him for Maroons

Queensland forward Jeremiah Nanai's shock club axing in round two has been described as "the kick up the butt he needed" and now he is ready to fire in Origin.

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Ponga sheds quad issue in vital step for Maroons

Tom Dearden has prepared to be ready for any contingency as Queensland's No.14, as Kalyn Ponga joined team training for the first time in camp.

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How Dearden plans to pull off Maroons' mystery role

Tom Dearden has no shortage of inspiration as he prepares to become the latest Queensland playmaker to wear the No.14 in Brisbane's State of Origin opener.

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