Smith gave ‘special’ DCE template as Maroons skipper
Cameron Smith is happy he endorsed Daly Cherry-Evans as Maroons captain in 2019, while the man known as DCE credits his former captain for blazing the trail.
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Pangai’s Origin axing ‘blessing in disguise’: Addo-Carr
Josh Addo-Carr predicts NSW has not seen the last of his Canterbury teammate Tevita Pangai Jr., who was axed from the side for the must-win Game II.
Frizell relishing new lease on State of Origin life
There was a time when Tyson Frizell thought his State of Origin career was over but the second-rower now firms as crucial to the Blues' chances in game two.
Defence killed Panthers in Cowboys loss: coach Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary was full of praise for his fill-in talents but says a bad defensive effort cost them victory against North Queensland on Friday night.
North Queensland pinch vital NRL win against Penrith
North Queensland have made it back-to-back wins over NRL premiership fancies by scoring a 27-23 golden-point win over Penrith in Townsville.
All eyes on Arthur duo in Parramatta-Manly NRL clash
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur will be on the opposite side to his son Jake for the first time in their NRL careers when the Eels take on Manly.
Roosters’ Robinson shuts down talk of Pearce reunion
"Lifelong Rooster" Mitchell Pearce is all-but-certain to return to the NRL club, just not as a player next season, insists head coach Trent Robinson.
Origin absences could help Roosters lift: Tedesco
The loss of key players to State of Origin could lift the Sydney Roosters rather than sounding the death knell to their season, NSW skipper James Tedesco says.
Bellamy looking for consistency as Storm tackle Tigers
Coach Craig Bellamy says Wests Tigers can't be taken lightly on Saturday night and wants to see Melbourne back up their big win over Cronulla.
Gallant Knight Gagai on track for best ever season
Dane Gagai missed out on the Queensland team but former Maroons centre Brent Tate says he has handled that blow superbly, as his season statistics reveal.
Mitchell’s Origin teammates hail ‘selfless’ withdrawal
Under an injury cloud, Latrell Mitchell withdrew from the must-win second State of Origin game, a decision his NSW teammates have described as selfless.
High flyers Coates, Nanai prepare bombing raid on Blues
NSW are set for an aerial barrage against high-flying Queensland in the shape of former triple-jumper Xavier Coates and LeBron James-inspired Jeremiah Nanai.
Bellamy spray has Harry Grant primed for Maroons
Queensland hooker Harry Grant's last game was superb after a sub-par effort and his Storm mentor Craig Bellamy, a former NSW coach, played a role in his reboot.
NSW star Latrell Mitchell out of State of Origin II
NSW Blues star Latrell Mitchell will miss a second consecutive State of Origin match with the calf injury he suffered late last month.
Luke Brooks won’t saddle up with Cowboys, says coach
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has scuppered reports linking Luke Brooks to the club, and says an extension for assistant coach Dean Young is imminent.
Cameron Munster’s quest to end Maroons’ game two blues
Cameron Munster has never won game two of a State of Origin series and wants to 'prove the critics wrong' at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.
Hunt coy on future, endorses Flanagan as Dragons coach
St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt has not ruled out a return to Queensland but says Shane Flanagan is the experienced coach the Dragons need.
Blues bracing for another frantic Origin finish
NSW captain James Tedesco is predicting State of Origin II will be decided in the dying minutes, and history suggests he might be on to something.
‘Idiot’: Fittler’s fiery phone call to Blue Liam Martin
A mistimed tackle attempt left Liam Martin with a category-one head knock at the weekend, leading to a spray from NSW coach Brad Fittler.
Double trouble: Maroons plot to foil Turbo and Latrell
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans and Maroons legend Brent Tate back Valentine Holmes to handle Latrell Mitchell as the NSW star reunites with Tom Trbojevic.
Flanagan given three-year deal by St George Illawarra
Premiership-winning ex-Cronulla boss Shane Flanagan has been officially confirmed as St George Illawarra's next head coach.
Murray and Martin tracking well for NSW, Latrell unsure
Liam Martin and Cameron Murray are both on track to line up for NSW in the must-win second State of Origin match, but Latrell Mitchell's fate remains uncertain.
Mo’s back in Maroon as Fotuaika brothers forge on
Moeaki Fotuaika has forced his way back into the Maroons' fold for State of Origin II while brother Feao forges a rugby union career in France.
Collins reveals origins of Maroons’ freakish try
Lindsay Collins may look like your typical front-rower but his leaping effort to set up a great State of Origin try reveals plenty about Billy Slater's Maroons.
Under 19s State of Origin confirmed for July 13
The NRL has scheduled Under-19s State of Origin matches for July 13, with men's and women's fixtures both set to be played at Kayo Stadium in Queensland.
NSW debutant Robson has felt Origin-ready ‘for years’
Some were surprised by Reece Robson's inclusion in the NSW squad for Game II but the man himself has felt ready for the State of Origin arena for some time.
DCE warns new NSW halfback Moses about Origin beast
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says NSW half Mitch Moses faces a similar challenge to him in 2014 when he initially failed.
Moses always the favourite to replace Cleary: Fittler
After fracturing his back in his 2021 Origin debut, Mitchell Moses has another chance to steer the Blues to victory in Brisbane.
Knights drop Marzhew for missing team bus
Newcastle winger Greg Marzhew has been dropped for this weekend's game for a breach of the club's disciplinary standards.
Fittler defends call to drop Hynes, tips Origin return
Mitch Moses and Reece Robson's inclusion in the NSW side left no room for Nicho Hynes but Brad Fittler does not believe his State of Origin career is over.
Walsh inspired by Ponga ahead of Origin showdown
Queensland fullback Reece Walsh is drawing on wisdom from coach Billy Slater and encouragement from Kalyn Ponga ahead of State of Origin's game two.