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'Years to come': Munster eyes lengthy Maroons future

Queensland captain Cameron Munster has opened up on why he will keep playing for the Maroons so long as his competitive drive remains strong.

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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

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'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.

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'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.

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'I'm really just hoping the story uplifts and inspires': The Long Run is TV at its best

Inspirational TV done right.

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Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

NRL legend Johnathan Thurston and AFL superstar Lance "Buddy" Franklin will make their marathon debuts, with their eyes set on the world's most famous footrace.

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Tedesco joins Thurston as four-time Players' Champion

James Tedesco has been voted the best player in the NRL in 2025 by his peers, beating out Harry Grant, Payne Haas, Isaiya Katoa and Ethan Strange.

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'A great influence': Dearden credits Thurston for rise

Queensland halfback Tom Dearden has learned plenty from Johnathan Thurston about how to shine as a playmaker in the State of Origin arena.

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Munster, DCE to pass Maroons legends on all-time list

Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry-Evans will become the second-most capped halves pairing in Queensland history in the State of Origin series opener.

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Why NSW gambling on a pair of sevens is such a big call

NSW's step into the unknown with Nathan Cleary and Mitch Moses isn't without precedent, as former Origin halves explain what it's like when No.7s partner up.

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How Dearden plans to pull off Maroons' mystery role

Tom Dearden has no shortage of inspiration as he prepares to become the latest Queensland playmaker to wear the No.14 in Brisbane's State of Origin opener.

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NSW tipping Maroons fans to spark Blues' 'loose cannon'

Spencer Leniu is set to enter the State of Origin series opener at Suncorp Stadium as public enemy No.1, and Angus Crichton says it will suit the NSW fireball.

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Why NSW fans won't be hearing from Latrell Mitchell

Latrell Mitchell is one of two NSW players unlikely to talk at all throughout the 2025 State of Origin series.

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'Burns a hole': pain that drives Brigginshaw in Origin

Queensland co-captain Ali Brigginshaw is relentless in her quest for Origin success and it all goes back to when rugby league was ripped away from her.

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Leniu to avoid trouble unless Nine or Thurston complain

Spencer Leniu's heated altercation with Johnathan Thurston has spilled on to social media, accusing the rugby league great of being two-faced and fake.

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Modern masters consider Smith an inevitable Immortal

Johnathan Thurston and Benji Marshall believe it's only a matter of time until Cameron Smith becomes one of rugby league's next Immortals.

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Ron Coote becomes rugby league's 14th Immortal

Ron Coote has been named rugby league's 14th Immortal at a glittering awards ceremony in Sydney, crowning the career of one of the game's greatest players.

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Smith ready for Immortality after Hall of Fame call

Cameron Smith is eligible to become rugby league's next Immortal, after the NRL confirmed he would at the very least be elevated into the game's Hall of Fame.

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Taumalolo finds form for Cowboys ahead of passing Bowen

Jason Taumalolo will have only Johnathan Thurston ahead of him on the all-time North Queensland games-played list after clashing with Cronulla on Saturday.

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Thurston accuses Blues of 'putting target' on Walsh

Queensland legends Johnathan Thurston and Nate Myles have savaged NSW after Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was sent off for a high shot that concussed Reece Walsh.

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Dearden ready to guide Maroons as JT wisdom adds polish

Queensland five-eighth Tom Dearden has been absorbing pointers from assistant coach Johnathan Thurston and is confident of doing his job in the Origin series.

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Maroons dynamo Rapana credits Thurston legacy for form

Queensland wrecking ball Tazmin Rapana's family links set her on a league path but it was idol Johnathan Thurston who left an indelible mark on her career.

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NRL has failed by not going harder on Leniu: Thurston

Johnathan Thurston has claimed the NRL has failed by not giving Spencer Leniu a lengthier ban for racism, arguing for 12 matches instead of eight.

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Leniu charged by NRL, players clash over alleged slur

Brisbane and Sydney Roosters players have had a heated exchange at their Las Vegas hotel as Spencer Leniu is charged by the NRL for an alleged racial slur.

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Past greats drive All Stars passion for Mitchell

Indigenous All Stars captains Latrell Mitchell and Tallisha Harden credit Preston Campbell, Johnathan Thurston and other cultural leaders for All Stars success.

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