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'I plan to be back': Jensen rises from lung blood clots

'I plan to be back': Jensen rises from lung blood clots

Brisbane prop Corey Jensen has described the "whirlwind" episode that led to him spending nine days in hospital with blood clots in his lung.

There'll be a spot for Moses in game two: Daley

There'll be a spot for Moses in game two: Daley

There'll be a spot for Moses in game two: Daley

There'll be a spot for Moses in game two: Daley

Mitch Moses missed the State of Origin series opener through injury but there'll be a spot for him on the NSW teamsheet for game two, says coach Laurie Daley.

Manly holding no grudges towards 'great guy' Ponga

Manly holding no grudges towards 'great guy' Ponga

Manly holding no grudges towards 'great guy' Ponga

Manly holding no grudges towards 'great guy' Ponga

Kalyn Ponga's shoulder charge will sideline recent NSW debutant Tolu Koula for two games, but Manly interim coach Kieran Foran is holding no grudges.

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Cleary doesn't care if masterclass silences doubters

Cleary doesn't care if masterclass silences doubters

For so long under fire over his record in big State of Origin moments, NSW halfback Nathan Cleary had his fingerprints all over a gripping game-one comeback.

Maroons to embrace history in bid to create their own

Maroons to embrace history in bid to create their own

Queensland must become the first team to come from 1-0 down in consecutive series to retain the State of Origin shield, but it is history that will drive them.

Pretty heartbreaking: Ponga's pain at Maroons' collapse

Pretty heartbreaking: Ponga's pain at Maroons' collapse

Kalyn Ponga has avoided a ban for the send off that shaped State of Origin I, but the Queensland fullback says he feels responsible for the Maroons' loss.

New talent outweighs old habits in Blues triumph

New talent outweighs old habits in Blues triumph

NSW's debutants Ethan Strange, Casey McLean and Blayke Brailey have all starred in a comeback win for the ages that clinched the State of Origin series opener.

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Ponga dodges ban for send-off that shook Origin

Ponga dodges ban for send-off that shook Origin

Ponga dodges ban for send-off that shook Origin

Ponga dodges ban for send-off that shook Origin

Kalyn Ponga won't be suspended for the shoulder charge on Tolu Koula that led to fullback being sent off and ultimately cost Queensland the Origin opener.

Cleary, Tedesco fire NSW to classic Origin comeback win

Cleary, Tedesco fire NSW to classic Origin comeback win

Cleary, Tedesco fire NSW to classic Origin comeback win

Cleary, Tedesco fire NSW to classic Origin comeback win

Superstars Nathan Cleary and James Tedesco and rookie Ethan Strange have piloted NSW to a thrilling, series-opening 22-20 State of Origin win over Queensland.

Walker lives up to Langer hype in debut heartbreaker

Walker lives up to Langer hype in debut heartbreaker

Walker lives up to Langer hype in debut heartbreaker

Walker lives up to Langer hype in debut heartbreaker

Queensland have lost the State of Origin series opener in controversial circumstances, but discovered a star in debutant No.7 Sam Walker.

Destiny in Maroons' hands as NSW eye historic whitewash

Destiny in Maroons' hands as NSW eye historic whitewash

Destiny in Maroons' hands as NSW eye historic whitewash

Destiny in Maroons' hands as NSW eye historic whitewash

Queensland debutant fullback Destiny Mino-Sinapati has made an inspiring rise from injury as the Maroons aim to deny NSW a historic State of Origin whitewash.

Slater 'pleasantly surprised' by Origin rookie Walker

Slater 'pleasantly surprised' by Origin rookie Walker

Slater 'pleasantly surprised' by Origin rookie Walker

Slater 'pleasantly surprised' by Origin rookie Walker

Nine days in State of Origin camp have enhanced Billy Slater's opinion of rookie Queensland halfback Sam Walker.

'Kidding ourselves': Daley won't cop Cleary Origin talk

'Kidding ourselves': Daley won't cop Cleary Origin talk

'Kidding ourselves': Daley won't cop Cleary Origin talk

'Kidding ourselves': Daley won't cop Cleary Origin talk

Nathan Cleary is tasked with getting NSW off to a flying start in State of Origin on Wednesday, but Laurie Daley isn't putting any pressure on the Blues 'No.7.

Rugby League World Cup gets major government boost

Rugby League World Cup gets major government boost

Rugby League World Cup gets major government boost

Rugby League World Cup gets major government boost

The federal government is showing its support for women's rugby league and the 2026 World Cup, tipping more than $12 million into the three-pronged tournament.

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'Bit more fire': Ivan Cleary on Penrith star's NSW snub

Penrith's Ivan Cleary says the stars have aligned for him to name his State of Origin stars for the Warriors clash, as he backs fullback Dylan Edwards to star.

Broncos big guns back as Sharks lose key playmaker

Manly have received a massive boost against Cronulla with forward Ben Trbojevic cleared to play after an HIA was reclassified by the NRL.

Reds looking to launch into Super finals with a bang

Queensland's Carter Gordon feels the Reds' best rugby is ahead of them and is hopeful his team hits top form with the Super Rugby Pacific finals looming.

'Life of the party' Arrow reunites with Maroon brothers

Jai Arrow has reunited with his former Queensland teammates in State of Origin camp and will continue to be around the group ahead of the series opener.

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How NRL's bench shake-up could shape Origin I

The six-man bench will give NSW coach Laurie Daley and Queensland counterpart Billy Slater plenty of cause for thought in the State of Origin series opener.

Sharks duo sign with Cowboys as Taulagi exit looms

North Queensland have signed Cronulla's outside back guns Jesse Ramien and Sione Katoa, but the move signals the impending departure of winger Murray Taulagi.

Why Daley is ready for Blues to enter Strange world

He's never played State of Origin but Laurie Daley reckons Ethan Strange is primed to make an instant impact for NSW in the series opener.

'Tough to accept': Warriors gun's NRL career looks over

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has received the worst possible news after suffering a knee injury in the Warriors' defeat of St George Illawarra.

'The ultimate': Abdo leaves NRL for Tennis Australia

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo is leaving the code to take up the same role at Tennis Australia and run the Australian Open.

'Crucial junction': NRL begins era-defining CEO search

The NRL is poised to embark on an extensive search for its next chief executive after Andrew Abdo announced his shock resignation.

Moses in doubt for opener as NSW turn to Origin rookie

Ethan Strange is on stand-by to make his NSW State of Origin debut with Mitchell Moses expected to be ruled out for the Blues.

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