Blues look back in quest for Origin success in decider
NSW had plenty of reason to celebrate after their last State of Origin decider at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.
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Sam Walker will have the chance to reiterate his World Cup credentials when he faces off against selection rival Nathan Cleary in the State of Origin decider.
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‘Silence a lot’: history calls for Blues in script flip
NSW have been bashed from pillar to post this State of Origin series but Laurie Daley has his team ready to play their best in the decider and make history.
Don’t do it for me, coach tells NSW ahead of decider
Laurie Daley says NSW should not be using criticism of their coach as their primary motivator ahead of the State of Origin decider.
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‘Sorry for all those comments’: Slater clarifies future
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Walker explains pending NRL exit after viral offload
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July 2026 could be best month of star Blue’s life
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Prep for decider more intense than Olympics: NSW star
Code-hopper Mark Nawaqanitawase is preparing to make his second, and possibly final, NSW appearance in the State of Origin decider.
Free-falling Tigers reveal Koroisau’s injury fate
Wests Tigers have revealed Api Koroisau's injury timeline, with the co-captain expected to return to NRL action this year.
‘Very confident’: Blues’ Strange fit for Origin decider
Canberra wonder boy Ethan Strange has been passed fit for the State of Origin decider after sending an injury scare through the NSW camp.
Dragons’ Flanagan addresses ‘personal’ season target
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‘He’s on track’: GI backs Maroons star to break record
Queensland legend Greg Inglis is in awe of "lethal" Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow as his own all-time State of Origin try-scoring record is set to be run down.
‘Through a brick wall’: how Munster carries the torch
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Brown field of dreams snaps Dolphins’ record win streak
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New-era Tigers too hot for Eels, Warriors belt Bulldogs
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Dolphin heeds NSW’s call and makes history in decider
Jack Bostock will become the first Dolphins player to represent NSW when he runs out in the State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium.
‘Handles himself’: Munster will be his own bodyguard
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‘Sweeter Caroline’ note awaits Maroons half in decider
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NSW’s chief wind-up merchant back with a vengeance
Back from his knee injury, feisty NSW second-rower Liam Martin will be making up for lost time when he returns to the State of Origin arena in the decider.
Slick Sharks put another nail in Broncos’ finals hopes
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‘Poor’ Tigers suffer injury blow, defeat to Dragons
A potentially season-ending injury to Api Koroisau has compounded a night of misery for Wests Tigers, who lost 24-10 to spoon favourites St George Illawarra.
‘Speed up ruck’: coach’s call after Roosters’ NRLW romp
Sydney Roosters, reigning premiers Brisbane and Canberra notched impressive NRLW wins on Saturday.