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Battered but not broken Blues look to unleash mayhem in State of Origin decider

But if Queensland pick up where they left off in game two, Billy Slater’s Maroons can condemn NSW to a fourth series loss in five years

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7

Will anyone stop the Springboks completing a Rugby World Cup three-peat?

Door is ajar for South Africa to surpass All Blacks when leading sides converge on Australia next year

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7

Origin III will help coach make halfback World Cup call

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.

AAP · Jul 7

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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.

AAP · Jul 6

'A gem': Maroons son of gun a valued Johnny on the spot

Queensland 'Mr Fix-It' Max Plath can plug any hole any time, and his four-time premiership-winning father John has revealed his trade secrets run deep.

AAP · Jul 6

'Sorry for all those comments': Slater clarifies future

Billy Slater says he wants to keep coaching Queensland, clarifying recent comments that cast doubt on his role, as Ben Ikin made the QRL's position clear.

AAP · Jul 6

Can NSW win State of Origin decider on Queensland turf? History shows it’s possible

The Blues face an uphill battle to claim the series when they meet the Maroons in game three of the 2026 series in Brisbane

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6

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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.

AAP · Jul 6

'Through a brick wall': how Munster carries the torch

Words of wisdom from Queensland greats will be front of mind for Cameron Munster when he captains the team in a home State of Origin decider for the first time.

AAP · Jul 6

Springbok thrashing leaves England praying Fiji don’t topple Borthwick project

Defeat at the hands of the world champions is no shame, but where is the evidence that Steve Borthwick’s side is improving?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5

Wallabies were brave and brilliant against Ireland but still miss some key ingredients

If Australia can keep playing with the same amount of ambition, skill and speed they showed in Sydney, they will trouble anyone in the Nations Championship

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5

'Sweeter Caroline' note awaits Maroons half in decider

Maroons half Sam Walker will be looking to make some sweet music in the State of Origin decider in Brisbane.

AAP · Jul 4

South Africa make statement with Nations Championship rout of England

England showed huge resolve but the world champion Springboks emerged with a resounding 45-21 victory at Ellis Park

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4

Jac Morgan double earns clinical Wales victory over Fiji in Nations Championship

Jac Morgan scored twice for Wales in their 39-24 victory against Fiji in their Nations Championship opener in Cardiff

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 4

Heartbreak for Wallabies as Ireland snatch dramatic Nations Championship win

Ireland hang on to beat Australia 33-31 after Ben Donaldson missed a last-gasp penalty kick for the hosts in the rugby international in Sydney

France 24 · Jul 4

New Zealand's Rennie expresses 'relief' as All Blacks edge narrow win over France

The All Blacks began their 2026 Nations Championship tenure with a narrow win over France on Saturday, with freshly appointed coach Dave Rennie promising the team was only going to get better as they head into future matches.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4

Australia 31-33 Ireland: Nations Championship rugby union international – as it happened

Ireland snatched a 33-31 victory over Australia at the Nations Championship after a 10-try thriller Sydney

AAP · Jul 4

'He'll be okay': NSW confident in playmaker's recovery

Ethan Strange was a spectator at NSW training on Saturday, but teammates insist he is on track to play in the State of Origin decider.

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

England need tough guys to match the tough talk if they are to topple South Africa

George Martin’s return and Joe Heyes’ form can boost the visitors but Saturday’s match is the ultimate test in rugby

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

North and south collide in new Nations Championship of punishing itineraries

Six matches from Cardiff to Córdoba are bound to be intriguing – but player welfare is taking a back seat

The Guardian - US · Jul 3

‘We’re trying to get some fireworks’: US men’s and women’s rugby teams seek Fourth of July wins

Amid America’s 250th-birthday celebrations, both national teams face tough challenges, looking for momentum and meaning on and off the field

AAP · Jul 3

NSW enforcer 'won't back down' on return to Brisbane

Ahead of the 2026 State of Origin decider, NSW forward Haumole Olakau'atu is looking back on his role in a tense melee during the corresponding game in 2024.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

All eyes on Henry Pollock as England aim to think big against South Africa

Northampton flanker and ‘public enemy No 1’ will be used as an impact player in the Nations Championship opener

AAP · Jul 2

Fresh training scare for the Blues ahead of decider

NSW bench playmaker Ethan Strange has rolled his ankle at training and is no guarantee to be fit for the State of Origin decider.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

Alex Coles seeks higher meaning in England’s clash with Kolisi and hard-edged Boks

The son of two vicars, the smart-cookie Saints forward tells Robert Kitson he is eager to front up to South Africa after a chat with their captain

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