Maroons dominated in all areas by ruthless Blues
Queensland must now win two games away and make history to secure the State of Origin series after having no answers to a NSW side that ruled in all facets.
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Cleary, Moses provide halves answers in NSW triumph
Mitchell Moses and Nathan Cleary have proven they have no issue working together in the halves, starring in NSW's 18-6 State of Origin I win over Queensland.
‘Pull the trigger’: NSW legend calls for DCE to be axed
NSW great Andrew Johns does not believe Queensland can fix their problems and says captain Daly Cherry-Evans should be replaced by Tom Dearden as halfback.
‘Long way to go’: MVP Haas delivers Origin warning
After dominating on one leg, Payne Haas has warned he's far from the finished product as NSW sit on the cusp of back-to-back Origin series wins.
Maroons face all-time salvage mission to regain shield
Queensland must replicate NSW's 2024 heroics to come back and win State of Origin on the road. But game one suggests it will be far harder for the Maroons.
Tigers mates hope scrutiny can finally ease off Galvin
Lachlan Galvin's Wests Tigers teammates are at peace that the star five-eighth is leaving the club after weeks of public scrutiny.
New Blues forge own winning path far from past failures
Beating Queensland once seemed near-impossible for NSW legend Ruan Sims, but the current Blues want to start a new women's Origin dynasty with a whitewash.
Blues on the cusp of back-to-back Origin success
Zac Lomax scored twice as NSW beat Queensland 18-6 in Brisbane to begin their State of Origin defence with a bang.
Why Moses’ Origin encore could eclipse toughest moment
Mitchell Moses finished last year's State of Origin decider with a ruptured biceps, but there's two reasons his Brisbane return with the Blues could be tougher.
Destroyer Toia gets Maroons tick from 1995 tyro Ikin
Ben Ikin, the youngest and least experienced State of Origin debutant, has explained why 10-game NRL rookie Robert Toia can shine on Queensland debut.
Galvin excused from Tigers training amid contract saga
Lachlan Galvin has been excused from Wests Tigers training and won't play for the club in round 13 as the teenage five-eighth's contract saga rolls on.
Who dares wings: Val Holmes in on medal performance
Valentine Holmes has scored nine of his 13 State of Origin tries playing on the wing and he's set to join a prestigious club in his 20th match in maroon.
Crichton set to play for Blues and Daley ‘good as gold’
Stephen Crichton's corked leg has improved and NSW expect the star centre to be able to face Queensland in State of Origin I at Suncorp Stadium.
Blues rubbish Cleary claims on eve of State of Origin I
Nathan Cleary is set to play his first State of Origin game in almost two years at Suncorp Stadium, and Blues teammates say the star No.7 has nothing to prove.
Manly suffer double Trbojevic blow for Broncos clash
Tom Trbojevic is set to join his brother Jake on the sidelines for Manly's home game against Brisbane, after aggravating a persistent issue with his thigh.
Billy Smith hits special milestone for Roosters
Billy Smith has had a wretched run of injuries but the Sydney Roosters centre will quietly bring up a milestone against Canberra in round 13.
Walsh ruled out as Broncos recall NRL’s tallest prop
Jesse Arthars will start at fullback for Brisbane as coach Michael Maguire finally gives giant prop Ben Te Kura a crack against Manly.
Slater admits to nerves, hails his two trump cards
As Queensland welcome back their two most influential players, coach Billy Slater admits to nerves ahead of the State of Origin series opener.
Gallen puts Yeo among all-time best as No.13 leads NSW
Isaah Yeo will follow in Paul Gallen's footsteps and captain NSW as a No.13, but the former Blues skipper has the Penrith star among the all-time great locks.
Cleary sees Panthers opportunity in tight competition
With his team sitting last, Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is taking comfort from how closely-packed teams are on the NRL table.
Yeo a leader from moment the teen arrived at Penrith
Isaah Yeo is set to become the 22nd man to captain NSW in State of Origin. His leadership comes as no surprise to anyone who saw his first Penrith pre-season.
Concussion symptoms force Dragons veteran to retire
A veteran St George Illawarra forward has called time on his playing career after struggling to overcome concussion symptoms.
Manly feel DCE’s absence as Eel enjoys fairytale debut
Manly were without Daly Cherry-Evans and Parramatta were lacking Mitch Moses, but it was the Sea Eagles who missed their No.7 more at Commbank Stadium.
NRL’s best buy becomes the Warrior he was built to be
Erin Clark spent the first part of his career trying to play like a half in a forward's body. Accepting his real role has been the making of the Warriors lock.
Blues stunned by Southwell’s maturity beyond her years
Few 20-year-olds face the rollercoaster of rugby league emotions thrown at Jesse Southwell, but her NSW teammates can't stop praising the grit of the star half.
‘Don’t care’: Crichton goes from mentor to tormentor
Angus Crichton is on a State of Origin collision course with NRL teammate Robert Toia as NSW prepare to target the Queensland debutant in the series opener.
Origin enforcer playing for flood-ravaged hometown
NSW enforcer Mitch Barnett was devastated to see the impact of flooding on the state's mid-north coast, where he grew up and his parents still live.
Eel’s NRL debut famous from here to Hawaii
Joash Papalii will be celebrated from New Zealand to the USA after starring in his first game for Parramatta.
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.
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.
Penrith plummet to foot of table as Lucas leads Knights
Dylan Lucas has produced the first hat-trick of his career in a win that breathes life into Newcastle's NRL campaign.