Booze ban behind Munster’s Qld ‘madness’
Cameron Munster hasn't been tempted to break his booze ban while in Origin camp, even after his teammates toasted his man of the match performance in Sydney.
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Slater’s Maroons coaching begins with bang
Queensland began life under new head coach Billy Slater with a gritty performance studded with flashpoints of impressive skill.
NSW on back foot after opening Origin loss
NSW will need to wind the clock back to 1994 in order to win the State of Origin series after losing the opening game to Queensland on home turf.
Qld rookies shine, leaders seal Origin win
Queensland's first-timers made their mark before their established stars led them to a series-opening State of Origin win in Sydney on Wednesday night.
Munster stars as Maroons win Origin opener
Queensland have beaten NSW 16-10 to claim the State of Origin series opener and notch their first win in Sydney since 2017, with Cameron Munster starring.
Tonumaipea returns from rugby to Storm
Melbourne Rebels winger Young Tonumaipea has been given a train and trial contract with the Melbourne Storm, where he started his NRL career back in 2014.
Qld and NSW bridge divide with Origin bet
A wager made by the premiers of Queensland and NSW will make this year's State of Origin hard to forget for fans of the losing side.
Cleary’s dig at Dolphins over recruitment
Ivan Cleary has taken a tongue-in-cheek swipe at the Dolphins, claiming the NRL's newest franchise treat Penrith as if it is their own backyard for recruitment.
Ray Warren comfortable on couch for Origin
Ray Warren will spend his first State of Origin on his couch at home since 1989, talking at his TV rather than calling the match to millions of Australians.
Slater, Thurston endure nervous Origin eve
Queensland's all-star coaching cast endured a nervous State of Origin eve knowing it's their new-look squad, not them, that will control the outcome in Sydney.
NRL’s turbulent Tuesday sparks coach race
After two coaches were sacked on Tuesday, the race to become an NRL head coach has never been more open.
Blues aim to seize Origin home ground edge
The winning team in Origin I often goes on to win the series and, as they play their first Game I at home since 2016, NSW aim to use it to their advantage.
NSW ready to take Origin grind to Maroons
One year after blowing Queensland off the park in State of Origin I, NSW are preparing to grind their way to victory over the Maroons in the 2022 series-opener.
Bolter Cotter’s crucial Qld Origin role
Limiting Isaah Yeo's impact at lock for NSW will be rookie Maroons talent Reuben Cotter's crucial State of Origin role.
Origin scene for Kangaroos No.7 battle
Incumbent Kangaroos No.7 Daly Cherry-Evans can peg back Nathan Cleary's charge for his green and gold jersey with a good State of Origin showing.
Maguire axed, Tigers eye coach for future
Cameron Ciraldo looms as the most likely target for Wests Tigers next coach after they axed Michael Maguire just hours after he finished an NRL field session.
Bellamy lessons guide Slater in Origin
Rookie Queensland Origin coach Billy Slater says part of his job is instilling belief in his players, but they have returned the favour for him.
Nofoaluma back for under-siege Tigers
Wests Tigers have had some good news on the injury front with winger David Nofoaluma back in their lineup, while Brisbane has recalled their star halfback.
Warriors axe Brown, Jones interim coach
Nathan Brown has coached his last game for the Warriors, with the NRL club parting ways with the veteran coach.
Titans’ NRL blow as Campbell hamstrung
Titans fullback Jayden Campbell has been ruled out for eight weeks after MRI results confirmed a high-grade tear of the hamstring.
Wighton best-placed to handle move: Stuart
Jack Wighton's growth and adaptability have him best placed to handle the switch to centre for NSW in State of Origin, according to Canberra coach Ricky Stuart.
Warriors to meet on coach Brown’s future
The Warriors are reportedly set to meet with Nathan Brown over his future as coach with the club having lost five straight games to be 14th on the NRL ladder.
New rules, but same frantic Origin ahead
NSW hooker Damien Cook believes the NRL's new rules that have slightly slowed down the speed in the regular season will barely impact on State of Origin.
Panther power puts odds in Blues’ favour
If history is anything to go by, the benefit of having six Penrith players running out together in State of Origin will benefit NSW.
Rapana faces ban over stray boot
Canberra winger Jordan Rapana has been hit with up to a two-game ban after he flung his leg out in a tackle and made contact with a Sydney Roosters player.
How Hynes went from unwanted to Origin
A cut-out ball and 50-metre try for Mackay against Norths Devils in 2018 were the moments that sent Nicho Hynes on the path to NSW State of Origin duties.
Maroons plan to topple NSW Panther clique
Daly Cherry-Evans will rely on his own solid spine combination to counter a Penrith-heavy NSW unit that proved too good in last year's State of Origin.
Coach Slater not leaning on Origin legacy
Billy Slater the coach hasn't overplayed his hand as a former Queensland great, rather drawing on his diligence to prepare the Maroons for a Sydney ambush.
How Queensland shapes up for Origin I
How the Queensland side stacks up for Origin I
How NSW will shape up for Game I in Sydney
How the NSW side stacks up for Origin I
Oly Sevens star among Qld Origin women
Evania Pelite, who won gold in Olympic Sevens in Rio and competed in Tokyo, is set to make her State of Origin debut after being named in the Queensland side.