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Canberra star Josh Papalii says he has put his hand up to play for Samoa at the 2022 Rugby League World Cup, joining a growing list of big names.

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Blues duo baffled by 'crazy' passion doubt

Jarome Luai has labelled claims the NSW State of Origin jersey meant less to him because he wants to play for Samoa at the World Cup as "laughable" and "crazy".

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'Ridiculous' to doubt NSW passion: Cleary

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary and five-time NSW forward Dale Finucane have hit back at suggestions the Blues are not as passionate about Origin as Queensland.

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Brad Fittler and New South Wales bet their State of Origin lives on Penrith and won

Brad Fittler stacked his New South Wales team with Panthers, so it shouldn't be a surprise that the Blues played the Penrith way in their thumping Origin victory.

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Cleary stars in Blues' triumph as Ponga cops head knock and is in doubt for Knights

Ponga masterminds win as Blues level series

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NSW player ratings for State of Origin II

NSW have forced a State of Origin series decider with a dominant display in Perth, seeing off Queensland 44-12 to tie the series at 1-1.

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NSW draws level in State of Origin with 44-12 win in Perth

New South South Wales has levelled the State of Origin series by comprehensively beating Queensland 44-12 in Perth on Sunday night.

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Staines committed to Panthers NRL contract

Winger Charlie Staines is on the outer at Penrith but says he's committed to seeing out the remainder of his NRL contract.

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As Samoa looks to begin again, it's time for rugby league's sleeping giant to awaken

It's been a lean few years for Samoa, but the island nation still has the potential to become an international rugby league powerhouse.

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Samoan stars back to play under Parish

Three Samoan stars who signed a petition for coach Matt Parish to be sacked as coach will play under the mentor in the Pacific Test.

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Why New South Wales' back three can blow Queensland away in the State of Origin opener

There is nothing Brian To'o likes more than running into people — and that could give New South Wales a serious advantage in the State of Origin opener, writes Nick Campton.

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Blues back-three give NSW big advantage

The power of NSW's back-three threatens to swing the State of Origin series-opener in the Blues' favour, making 177 more metres per game than the Queenslanders.

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Stephen Crichton's State of Origin call-up the best call Brad Fittler's made this year

Stephen Crichton was on his way to church with his mum when he got the call that he was going to make his State of Origin debut. NSW coach Brad Fittler says it was the best call he's made this year.

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Can New South Wales centre Jack Wighton fill the hole left by Latrell Mitchell in the Blues' State of Origin squad?

Latrell Mitchell was the most dangerous part of the Blues' deadliest weapon in their State of Origin series win last year. Can Jack Wighton fill the void the injured star has left behind?

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Maroons' aerial threat doesn't scare NSW

Stocky NSW winger Brian To'o expects to be a focus of Queensland's attacking kicks and says he relishes the challenge of marking up on the tall Selwyn Cobbo.

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Wighton gets centre-stage Origin reprieve

Jack Wighton is confident he is ready to perform at centre in State of Origin after Brad Fittler's shock call to start him in Game I.

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Penrith halt Cowboys' run in big NRL win

NRL competition leaders Penrith have easily accounted for North Queensland 22-0 in a clinical display in front of their home fans.

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Penrith Panthers make it look easy against an injury-hit Storm in a Magic Round game that couldn't live up to the hype

Penrith vs Melbourne has been marked on every NRL fan's calendar since 2020. Unfortunately, just like last year, regular-season meetings can leave a bit to be desired, but that doesn't mean we should ignore what happened in Saturday night's long-awaited game.

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Rabbitohs sweat on Cameron Murray scans

South Sydney skipper Cameron Murray will head for scans on a neck that could impact his chances of playing State of Origin.

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Origin holds no fear for Panther Crichton

On a day when NSW coach Brad Fittler was an onlooker at Penrith training, 21-year-old centre Stephen Crichton says he is primed for the State of Origin arena.

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To'o backs Crichton beside him for Origin

NSW State of Origin winger Brian To'o believes Stephen Crichton would be the right man to play inside him at left centre for the series opener in June.

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Eels relishing hostile derby with Panthers

Parramatta are embracing the likelihood of a hostile reception from Penrith fans when they head to BlueBet Stadium for Friday's NRL derby with the premiers.

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Titans teammate hails hard-running Marzhew

Gold Coast's Patrick Herbert has hailed the courage and hard work of Titans winger Greg Marzhew, who is quickly becoming a vital cog in the NRL team.

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Dylan Edwards isn't the perfect fullback, but he's the perfect fullback for Penrith

There might be better fullbacks in the NRL than Penrith's Dylan Edwards, but nobody is better for the Panthers, writes Nick Campton.

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How Panthers centre Izack Tago became Penrith's newest rising star

Izack Tago had big shoes to fill at Penrith but the Panthers centre has surpassed all expectations to become one of the league's new rising stars

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