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Pressure to ramp up on Daley as Blues blunder

Pressure to ramp up on Daley as Blues blunder

For the second-straight year under Laurie Daley, NSW have thrown away a series-opening win to be left relying on a decider to lift the shield.

New Maroons heroes shine like true believers

New Maroons heroes shine like true believers

New Maroons heroes shine like true believers

New Maroons heroes shine like true believers

Queensland unearthed three 24-year-old stars who responded to a dire situation with confidence, brilliance and desire to secure yet another Maroons miracle.

Record Origin crowd watch gripping game two at MCG

Record Origin crowd watch gripping game two at MCG

Record Origin crowd watch gripping game two at MCG

Record Origin crowd watch gripping game two at MCG

A record State of Origin crowd has turned out for game two at the MCG, topping an 11-year mark set at the same venue.

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Bulldogs winger announces NRL retirement

Bulldogs winger announces NRL retirement

Marcelo Montoya has decided the 2026 season will be his last in the NRL.

Raiders fullback feeling the heat ahead of crunch clash

Raiders fullback feeling the heat ahead of crunch clash

Canberra will need to weather Melbourne's storm if they are to salvage their NRL season, and Kaeo Weekes knows he must play an important role in the clash.

'Why I stayed': Titans gun credits skipper for big call

'Why I stayed': Titans gun credits skipper for big call

Gold Coast and PNG star Cooper Bai stayed at the club after the re-signing of prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and has vowed to provide support for his grieving leader.

'Shaped me': gun forward re-signs with Roosters

'Shaped me': gun forward re-signs with Roosters

Having grown up playing in the Sydney Roosters' Academy, Siua Wong has re-signed with the club until the end of the 2028 NRL season.

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Maroons on notice for incoming Blues aerial threat

Maroons on notice for incoming Blues aerial threat

Maroons on notice for incoming Blues aerial threat

Maroons on notice for incoming Blues aerial threat

Queensland are well aware of what debutant NSW winger Mark Nawaqanitawase can bring to the Origin arena after his performances for the Kangaroos.

Dolphins ruthless in title quest as Origin stars rested

Dolphins ruthless in title quest as Origin stars rested

Dolphins ruthless in title quest as Origin stars rested

Dolphins ruthless in title quest as Origin stars rested

The Dolphins' defensive record in the past six weeks was better than Penrith when they last won the title, but continuing it is key to their premiership hopes.

Blues stay solid despite slow State of Origin starts

Blues stay solid despite slow State of Origin starts

Blues stay solid despite slow State of Origin starts

Blues stay solid despite slow State of Origin starts

NSW coach Laurie Daley is keeping faith in his line-up despite the Blues' boasting a winning State of Origin record when Cameron Murray starts at lock.

'Very proud': grieving Tino backed to honour late dad

'Very proud': grieving Tino backed to honour late dad

'Very proud': grieving Tino backed to honour late dad

'Very proud': grieving Tino backed to honour late dad

Cameron Munster understands the heartache of losing a father during State of Origin camp so knows what grieving prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is going through now.

'Playing with confidence': Blues skipper backs star

'Playing with confidence': Blues skipper backs star

'Playing with confidence': Blues skipper backs star

'Playing with confidence': Blues skipper backs star

Blues captain Isaah Yeo says Nathan Cleary's confidence is sky-high, backing the NSW playmaker to deliver another huge State of Origin performance.

Crichton named for Dogs as Manly welcome back Turbo

Crichton named for Dogs as Manly welcome back Turbo

Crichton named for Dogs as Manly welcome back Turbo

Crichton named for Dogs as Manly welcome back Turbo

Manly will roll out Tom Trbojevic for the first time in close to two months as the Sea Eagles look to put another nail in the coffin of Canterbury's season.

Maroons keep Blues in dark on 'Lightning' strike at MCG

Maroons keep Blues in dark on 'Lightning' strike at MCG

Maroons keep Blues in dark on 'Lightning' strike at MCG

Maroons keep Blues in dark on 'Lightning' strike at MCG

Queensland whiz-kid Reece Walsh is named on the bench, but his exact role is the million-dollar question ahead of game two of the State of Origin series.

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NSW coach gets elite backing despite 'not great' record

NSW forward Cameron Murray insists Laurie Daley is no coaching dud as the Blues mentor reveals what inspires him ahead of the State of Origin clash at the MCG.

Try-scoring ace feared being squeezed out of Panthers

Penrith's Tom Jenkins has scored a staggering 20 tries in 13 games, but there were times earlier this year he worried about his future at the NRL club.

Popular Sharks star adds to Cronulla's injury concerns

Toby Rudolf is the latest Cronulla player to join the club's casualty ward after picking up an injury in their away win over the Warriors.

'Lead by actions': New Broncos skipper replaces legend

Brisbane fullback Tamika Upton is the club's new captain and is ready to uphold the standards of Ali Brigginshaw, the superstar she has replaced.

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Dolphins iron man and 'Captain Cool' set for Tigers

Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako is set to play his 86th game in a row for the club after recovering from finger surgery.

Storm star suffers setback but eyes World Cup return

Tui Kamikamica has set his sights on leading Fiji at the Rugby League World Cup, with the Melbourne prop's return to the NRL delayed by a medical setback.

Roosters teammates set for spicy Origin reunion

Mark Nawaqanitawase plans to seek out Robert Toia in the second State of Origin battle, with his Sydney Roosters teammate giving him the silent treatment.

'Real fluent': Moses sees Cleary now the pain has gone

NSW five-eighth Mitchell Moses is fit and firing and ready to showcase why his yin and yang liaison with fellow dominant half Nathan Cleary can be a winner.

Young gun shows Fiji World Cup credentials in NRL

Wests Tigers look set to make a significant contribution to a strong Fiji squad for the Rugby League World Cup.

Perfect 10: Toia’s rise from porridge in house of love

Queensland centre Robert Toia credits being one of 10 children for key qualities that allowed him to rise above setbacks, despite missing his mum's porridge.

'Frugal Foodie' turns grief into MND hope

Frugal Foodie Stephanie de Sousa discusses losing her sister to MND, as Jai Arrow’s diagnosis and Neale Daniher’s death put the disease in sharp focus.

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