Blues ignore history but must take lessons from past
NSW have adopted the approach that past results at Suncorp Stadium are irrelevant, but they must still take lessons from previous the State of Origin wins.
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Seibold pleads with Manly fans no to boo Hasler
Des Hasler remains engulfed in a legal battle with Manly, but Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold has urged fans to respect him on his return to Brookvale.
Ponga a risk but Suncorp is Maroons 14th man: Bennett
Wayne Bennett says the selection of "wonderful" Kalyn Ponga is a risk for the State of Origin decider but insists Suncorp Stadium is the ace up Maroons' sleeve.
Off-contract Oates faces uncertain future at Broncos
Brisbane winger Corey Oates is yet to start talks with the NRL club for a new deal but explains why the Broncos will always hold a special place in his heart.
Foran to go into 17th NRL season, Aloiai stays at Manly
Kieran Foran will join Ben Hunt as the only NRL players from the first decade of the 2000s still in the NRL next season, after re-signing with Gold Coast.
Why Queensland jeers won’t stop NSW’s back-fence Spence
Queensland have been warned against trying to put Spencer Leniu off his Origin game, with teammate Liam Martin saying it'll only make the NSW prop run harder.
‘Disrespectful’: Hornby says Bennett is not in charge
Wayne Bennett has rejected suggestions he has already taken over South Sydney, with interim Rabbitohs mentor Ben Hornby labelling the claims as disrespectful.
Slater driving Origin standards like an angry dad: Hunt
Queensland hooker Ben Hunt has revealed how Billy Slater handled the Maroons' video analysis session after the heavy loss in Origin game two.
Recall of Maroons warrior Gagai a masterstroke: Parker
Veteran Dane Gagai has been described as the ultimate Queenslander whose return for the State of Origin decider will add passion and a winning mentality.
NSW turn on the volume to match Suncorp, Best sits out
NSW have turned to blasting the speakers at the highest decibel and playing crowd sounds to try and recreate the cauldron that is Suncorp Stadium in a decider.
Overlooked by Eels, Barrett retains thirst for NRL job
Interim Parramatta coach Trent Barrett has spoken for the first time since being overlooked for the full-time job at the Eels.
‘Worst year of my career’: Rudolf out to make amends
A brutally honest Toby Rudolf says Craig Fitzgibbon had to drop him after his sub-par run of form for Cronulla.
Cameron Smith in Immortal race under NRL’s new rules
The NRL has announced it will add another Immortal in 2024, with Cameron Smith now eligible under new rules announced by the league.
Headgear Harry: Grant trains in Maroons’ decider boost
Queensland's Harry Grant, nursing a sternum injury and wearing headgear to protect a wound, has trained strongly ahead of the State of Origin decider.
Crichton brothers face off in NSW Origin warm up
Stephen Crichton has had some help from home in preparation for the State of Origin decider, with his brother Christian taking him on at Blues training.
Pangai power fires Dolphins to vital win over Rabbitohs
Dolphins prop Tevita Pangai Jnr and fullback Trai Fuller have fired to give coach Wayne Bennett a crucial 36-28 win over South Sydney.
South Sydney season is not done yet: Walker
South Sydney half Cody Walker says their season is far from over as the loss of goal kicking maestro Latrell Mitchell exposes a weakness that must be addressed.
Maroons draw on memories of Origin ‘chaos’ for decider
Queensland's ability to overcome a string of setbacks and win the 2022 State of Origin series in Brisbane is fuelling belief ahead of another decider.
‘I’m the funny one’: Meet the other Mulitalo twin
Ronaldo Mulitalo has developed a reputation for his larger-than-life personality but Parramatta debutant and twin Lorenzo reckons he got the funny genes.
Rogers ready to join Broncos race to succeed Reynolds
Brisbane half Josh Rogers has inked a new deal and will get his chance against St George Illawarra as forward Brendan Piakura is given until game day to be fit.
NRL must make ‘money man’ Langer next Immortal: Walters
Brisbane and Queensland great Allan Langer has been overlooked in the past for Immortal status but Kevin Walters says it's time for 'Alf' to join the list.
Slater ‘rattled’ by Blues’ Origin II dominance: Gallen
Paul Gallen believes Queensland coach Billy Slater is facing an uphill battle to maintain the Maroons' grip on the State of Origin shield.
Young English star to boost Raiders as Whitehead exits
As captain Elliott Whitehead calls time on his NRL career, Canberra have bolstered their forwards for 2025 with the signing of a young England international.
Sharks smash terrible Tigers in 52-point NRL rout
Cronulla have put Wests Tigers to the sword, hammering Benji Marshall's strugglers in a 58-6 NRL win.
Cobbo return will lift fired up Maroons: Renouf
Queensland great Steve Renouf is confident outside backs Selwyn Cobbo and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow can create havoc in the State of Origin series decider.
Barnett feared retirement a year before Origin debut
Mitchell Barnett could barely drive and feared he may struggle to play with his son in the future after neck injuries in 2023. Now he's set for a NSW debut.
Best back in training in troublesome left-centre role
Bradman Best has taken a giant step towards playing in State of Origin III, as NSW deal with their most disruption at left centre in 13 years.
‘Embarrassing’: Marshall, Doueihi blast Tigers
Coach Benji Marshall and centre Adam Doueihi have taken aim at Wests Tigers' efforts in a 58-6 loss to Cronulla.
Benji slams Tigers after Sharks seal 52-point NRL rout
Cronulla have put Wests Tigers to the sword, hammering Benji Marshall's strugglers in a 58-6 NRL win.
NSW’s so-called grub almost an angel in eyes of NRL
Liam Martin is set to be public enemy No.1 in Queensland for State of Origin III, but his judiciary record tells the story of a choir boy rather than a grub.
‘Not powder puffs’: Maroons respond to Carroll’s sledge
Former NSW enforcer Mark Carroll says the Queensland pack lacks a fear factor, but Maroons prop Moeaki Fotuaika issued his own warning for the Origin decider.