Frizell no-try controversy for NSW in Origin
NSW forward Tyson Frizell was denied a try that Queensland assistant coach Cameron Smith felt should have been awarded in the State of Origin opener.
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Queensland strike Hammer blow in State of Origin opener
Queensland have defeated NSW 26-18 in the State of Origin opener at Adelaide Oval in front of 48,613 fans to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Slater’s bold Maroons selection calls vindicated
Queensland's decisions to select Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Reece Walsh were criticised but both players were brilliant in the Maroons' State of Origin I victory.
Cotter credits Qld’s ‘Cyclone’ plan for Origin heroics
Queensland forward Reuben Cotter shone for most of the 26-18 win over NSW in a position he'd never played before in club footy after his best mate was injured.
High stakes game for Fittler as NSW bid to save series
Brad Fittler gambled with his NSW team selection and now the Blues coach is going to have to go for broke to save the Origin series against Queensland.
Slater lauds Queensland spirit in famous Origin triumph
Coach Billy Slater is lauding the Queensland spirit, saying it underpinned a gripping 26-18 win against NSW in the State of Origin opener in Adelaide.
‘World class’ Hamiso shuts down Turbo thanks to Hannay
Queensland centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow says assistant coach Josh Hannay gave him the template to shut down Tom Trbojevic in a perfect defensive Origin display.
Kiwis Olympic medallist Warbrick extends Storm deal
Bustling winger Will Warbrick, who won an Olympic medal in sevens rugby with New Zealand, has re-committed to league and extended his NRL deal with Melbourne.
Crunch period for Warriors begins against Dolphins
The Warriors are looking to bounce back from a close defeat to Brisbane in a historic first game against the Dolphins.
‘Do your duty’: Maroons embrace ‘Tosser’ Turner legacy
Queensland players will wear an inspiring phrase coined by Maroons 'Godfather' Dick 'Tosser' Turner on the inside of their collar in Adelaide on Wednesday.
‘Big shoes to fill’: Slater backs tyros post- Papalii
Coach Billy Slater has tipped Tom Flegler and Reuben Cotter to fire for Queensland in the State of Origin as they look to fill the gap left by Josh Papalii.
Blues out to apply pressure on Maroons rookie Walsh
Brad Fittler says NSW want to take Queensland State of Origin debutant Reece Walsh to uncomfortable places at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday night.
Tigers to focus on own game as Raiders rest Croker
The Wests Tigers will focus on their own game to try to keep their winning momentum as Canberra opt to rest their skipper so he can reach a milestone at home.
South Sydney’s Graham back after NSW Origin injury blow
South Sydney centre Campbell Graham is back in the team for his club side, after missing NSW State of Origin selection through injury.
Pangai primed to make instant Origin impact: Fittler
NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler is confident Tevita Pangai Jr will keep his emotions in check in the heat of battle.
Assistant coach Ryles ready to fly from Roosters: Keary
Veteran Luke Keary says Jason Ryles is ready to take the step up into a senior coaching role just as other Sydney Roosters assistants before him have done.
Anderson ‘overwhelmed’ with NRL support after accident
Top NRL names have teamed up to launch a new fundraising initiative for former coach Daniel Anderson after he was left a quadriplegic from a surfing accident.
Burgess battle set Young on path to debut Blues berth
Canberra back-rower and new Blue Hudson Young has shown throughout his career he won't be intimidated easily.
Blues debutant calls for decider game in women’s Origin
A NSW Blues Origin debutant says the NRL should add a third game to the women's Origin format after the series was expanded to two matches.
Blues ready to unleash the beast that Slater created
Nicho Hynes' rise to a NSW Origin berth has been rapid and Queensland coach Billy Slater had a major role in the playmaker's development.
Fittler lauds Mitchell as NSW star sits out Origin I
A calf injury has forced South Sydney and NSW superstar Latrell Mitchell to pull out of State of Origin I in Adelaide.
DCE bakes Maroons’ right edge ahead of Latrell test
Valentine Holmes looks set to defend on Queensland's right edge against Blues star Latrell Mitchell, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow moved to the Maroons' left edge.
Tabuai-Fidow lands Origin return after Dolphins move
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow knew leaving the comforts of the far north was a risk but a Redcliffe fishing buddy and some sparkling NRL form quickly eased his mind.
Suaalii’s move could make others follow to rugby: Koula
Manly centre and rugby union target Tolutau Koula admits Joseph-Aukuso's Suaalii's move to the 15-man game could make it more enticing for NRL players to leave.
NRLW’s Southwell questions ‘disorganised’ Origin change
The NRL blindsided women's State of Origin players by only informing them of changes to the series after they had arrived in camp.
Dolphins’ Isaako inspired by late father’s words
Jamayne Isaako nearly quit the game after his dad died but some sound advice has given the winger a new lease of life under Wayne Bennett at the Dolphins.
Broncos topple fast-finishing Warriors in Napier
An undermanned Brisbane have survived a late Warriors fightback in a thrilling 26-22 NRL win in Napier.
Raiders edge Souths amid Harawira-Naera concerns
A worrying medical incident involving Raiders forward Corey Harawira-Naera has overshadowed a 33-26 win for Canberra at South Sydney.
Croker to play 300th NRL match at home – Stuart
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart will rest Jarrod Croker next weekend to set up a fairytale 300th NRL game for the injury-plagued veteran.
Raiders’ Harawira-Naera hoping for imminent NRL return
Corey Harawira-Naera has been discharged from hospital after experiencing a seizure during Canberra's NRL match against South Sydney.
Koroisau to break Wests Tigers’ NSW Origin drought
Wests Tigers fans will be cheering for Api Koroisau when he becomes the club's first NSW State of Origin representative since 2017.