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The Latest Breaking News from Billy Slater

Tom Gilbert will be the seventh Cowboy to feature in Queensland's squad this series when he debuts in next week's State of Origin decider in Brisbane.

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Queensland's Kaufusi out of Origin finale

Billy Slater says Felise Kaufusi won't play in State of Origin III but the Queensland coach expects Cameron Munster and Kalyn Ponga to be available.

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Maroons plot response in Origin decider

Harry Grant admits his side will lean on their all-star Queensland coaching staff once more, given their dominance as players in State of Origin deciders.

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Imperious NSW seize advantage after Queensland fail to nail fundamentals

Poor tackling, basic handling errors and a lack of discipline ensured a dire final script for the Maroons in State of Origin Game 2

The Guardian - AU

Munster injury adds to Qld Origin concern

Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster will have scans on a shoulder injury that could rule him out of Brisbane's State of Origin decider.

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Everything you need to know before State of Origin game two kicks off

NSW and Queensland face off in State of Origin II tonight. Here's what you need to know before kick-off.

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Smith fingerprints on Maroons' Origin push

Harry Grant has relished his access to Cameron Smith as Queensland look to seal the State of Origin series with victory at Perth's Optus Stadium.

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Blues’ State of Origin reputations on line as weight of expectation falls on Maroons

NSW coach Brad Fittler will be under the microscope in Game 2 against Queensland, who can no longer enjoy the element of surprise

The Guardian - AU

Ponga fit for Origin homecoming

Kalyn Ponga has dealt with a lingering illness to present as one of Queensland's young leaders under coach and mentor Billy Slater.

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Why Anthony Milford is the Queensland great who never was

Anthony Milford could have rivalled Cameron Munster's feats in a Maroon jersey. Instead, his career seems to be winding down.

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Tino a lock to negate Qld's Cotter loss

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will return to the lock position for Queensland in State of Origin II in what looms as a crucial role, replacing the injured Reuben Cotter.

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How the King inspired Taulagi Origin rise

Murray Taulagi played rugby union until he was 16 but says a brush with Wally Lewis was all it took to convince him to pledge his allegiance to the Maroons.

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Blues' Origin moves won't distract Slater

Queensland coach Billy Slater isn't preoccupied by the Blues' reaction to a series-opening State of Origin loss likely to prompt five NSW selection changes.

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Maroons squad revealed for Origin game two as Murray Taulagi gets the call-up

Jai Arrow will start on the bench for the Maroons as Billy Slater confirms fresh blood will replace the injured Xavier Coates.

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Arrow, Taulagi in for steady Slater's Qld

Queensland coach Billy Slater has replaced the injured Reuben Cotter and Xavier Coates with Jai Arrow and Murray Taulagi respectively for State of Origin II.

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Carrigan set to cover Cotter Origin blow

Pat Carrigan says he will do what he can to cover the massive loss of injured Queensland forward Reuben Cotter in the second State of Origin clash.

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Taulagi on pole for maiden Maroons call-up

Murray Taulagi's red-hot form for the North Queensland Cowboys looks set to throw him into a Maroons debut in Perth.

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Campo's Corner: Why the power of Queensland's dynasty is as strong as ever

The record books might say Queensland's incredible Origin dynasty is over, but in new coach Billy Slater, the eight-year winning streak is still alive.

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Link man Gagai hails Slater Origin spirit

Dane Gagai has been around the Queensland team long enough to see how Billy Slater is doing what Mal Meninga did to turn the tables on NSW in State of Origin.

Newcastle Herald

Ponga, Gagai praise Slater's 'phenomenal' Origin coaching debut

The Knights duo credited Slater for inspiring the win.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: cabinet meets amid rising cost-of-living concerns, plastic clean-up success, death rate fell in 2020

Thursday: Labor faces calls to provide relief for households from inflation. Plus: plastic pollution on Australia’s coast falls by up to 30%

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Booze ban behind Munster's Qld 'madness'

Cameron Munster hasn't been tempted to break his booze ban while in Origin camp, even after his teammates toasted his man of the match performance in Sydney.

The New Daily

State of Origin: Qld breaks Sydney drought as NSW denied in final seconds

Isaah Yeo came within a metre of scoring the equaliser for NSW in the final seconds before Qld held on for a gutsy 16-10 win in the State of Origin opener.

ABC News

How the Maroons' bench won them State of Origin I against a fancied NSW Blues side

Almost every word to describe an interchange player has a derisive, diminishing connotation, but the Maroons' bench players were every bit as valuable as the flashy superstars in game one.

Newcastle Herald

No.1 priority: Slater hopes to bring the best out of Ponga

Ponga will play just his fifth Origin on Wednesday night.

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