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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.

AAP · Jun 16, 2025

'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.

AAP · Jun 14, 2025

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.

AAP · Jun 13, 2025

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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.

AAP · Jun 11, 2025

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.

AAP · Jun 10, 2025

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.

AAP · Jun 10, 2025

'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.

AAP · Jun 8, 2025

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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.

AAP · Jun 8, 2025

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.

AAP · Jun 6, 2025

'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.

AAP · Jun 6, 2025

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.

AAP · Jun 5, 2025

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.

AAP · May 31, 2025

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.

AAP · May 28, 2025

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

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2025

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AAP · May 24, 2025

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.

AAP · May 24, 2025

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.

AAP · May 22, 2025

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.

AAP · May 18, 2025

Maroons' debutant ball, headed by rookie destroyer Toia

Queensland coach Billy Slater has put his faith in new blood, with Robert Toia, Beau Fermor and Trent Loiero to feature in the State of Origin cauldron.

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AAP · May 13, 2025

Cowboys axe halfback to take chance on gun teen

Jaxon Purdue has impressed Todd Payten so much this season that the North Queensland coach wants to give him a shot in his preferred position.

AAP · May 10, 2025

Cowboys rue wayward shots in draw with Panthers

North Queensland and Penrith have played out the first draw of the NRL season, the sides sharing the spoils 30-30 in Townsville.

AAP · Apr 26, 2025

Cagey captain helps Cowboys rope fourth straight win

North Queensland have piled on seven second-half tries, with Robert Derby bagging a hat-trick as the Cowboys came from behind to steamroll Gold Coast 50-18.

AAP · Apr 13, 2025

NRL clears Wighton but adds to Souths' halves pain

South Sydney's halves crisis has deepened with Jayden Sullivan facing a ban for a forearm to the head, while Jack Wighton has been cleared of a hip-drop.

AAP · Apr 12, 2025

Cowboys rope late win as Mitchell fails to spark Souths

Jaxon Purdue has scored two tries to help North Queensland to a third straight NRL win with a 24-16 victory over South Sydney and a quiet Latrell Mitchell.

AAP · Mar 29, 2025

Cowboys crack first NRL win after Clifford double

North Queensland are celebrating their first win of the season, snapping a three-game losing streak with halfback Jake Clifford a stand-out against Canberra.

AAP · Mar 11, 2025

Cowboys players on notice after Payten swings axe

North Queensland stars have vowed to rebound from their woeful round-one defensive display after coach Todd Payten made an early statement about accountability.

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