How Queensland shape up for Origin I
A look at the Queensland side to play NSW in the State of Origin series opener at Adelaide Oval.
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Fun Freddy adds a hardened edge to Blues for Origin
Brad Fittler was stung by last year's defeat in State of Origin Game I and the NSW coach is keen to not make the same mistakes in 2023.
Hasler gave DCE the siege mentality Qld call their own
Maroons captain Daly Cherry-Evans has proven his critics wrong in key moments of his Origin career and Cameron Munster says ''that's what I love about him'.
Veteran Paulo to keep learning from NSW teammate Haas
Junior Paulo is a senior member of the NSW State of Origin team but he is more than content to learn as much as he can from prop forward partner Payne Haas.
Gagai heartache as Slater relationship goes full circle
Dane Gagai has detailed how the pain of being told he was dropped by Queensland was matched only by the hurt of delivering the news to his son.
Ponga bounces back from blows, blemishes in Knights win
Kalyn Ponga says he must spend more time on the field to win back his Queensland No.1 jersey after guiding Newcastle to a 28-18 NRL over Manly.
Haas set for Origin after shaking off ankle complaint
In a major boost for NSW, prop forward Payne Haas is back training after an ankle injury hampered his preparation for the State of Origin opener.
NSW Blues reject NRL plea to change navy blue jersey
NSW will wear a navy blue strip as planned against Queensland in the State of Origin series opener despite concerns over a jersey clash.
Indigenous war cry boosts NSW Origin team connection
Performing a traditional Indigenous war cry at training has helped the NSW Blues grow closer ahead of the State of Origin series opener.
NSW Origin backs say they can party like it’s 2021
NSW's back five are confident they can play with the same attacking flair they had in the 2021 State of Origin series, despite the NRL becoming lower scoring.
Collins finds purity, expects ‘another level’ in Origin
Lindsay Collins has found football "purity" after his 2021 ACL tear, and expects to step up a level from 2022's Origin decider that left him concussed.
Origin returns Maroons’ Flegler to natural environment
Queensland prop Tom Flegler has promised fireworks in his State of Origin return, embracing his role as an enforcer in the wake of Josh Papalii's retirement.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Club form no concern for Tedesco and Blues teammates
James Tedesco has rejected any suggestion NSW will enter State of Origin on the back foot, despite several players, including himself, battling for club form.
Hynes relishes State of Origin reunion with Trbojevic
Tom Trbojevic and Nicho Hynes have been playing alongside one another since primary school but they will become State of Origin teammates for the first time.
Beware State of Origin on an oval: Andrew Johns
The State of Origin series opener will be held at Adelaide Oval, which Andrew Johns believes will pose different challenges for the two sides' playmakers.
Climbing Parramatta say bye to tough season’s start
Parramatta get a much-needed bye week with coach Brad Arthur hopeful they can continue their steady climb up the NRL ladder.
Moses leads Eels to hard-fought win over the Cowboys
A late Mitchell Moses try has led Parramatta to a much-needed 24-16 win over the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL.
De Belin to stay at Dragons after taking up final year
Jack de Belin's management have informed St George Illawarra the forward intends to take up an option to stay at the NRL club in 2024.
Points aggregate to decide two-game women’s Origin
NSW's tight win in their one-off women's State of Origin last year will count for nothing, points aggregate to determine the victor of the two-game 2023 series.
Cleary ready to own Origin in own great era: Johns
Andrew Johns expects Nathan Cleary to come into his own for NSW in State of Origin for the next five years, predicting a similar career trajectory to his own.
Baby Broncos to cop NRL depth test against Warriors
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is eager to gauge the club's depth as they deal with five State of Origin-enforced absentees in Saturday's clash with the Warriors.