Munster matches the King, says coaching great Ahead of Melbourne's clash with South Sydney, Cameron Munster has been compared to Queensland Origin champion Wally Lewis by Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett. AAP · Jun 20, 2025
Cries of 1995 spur Maroons to gutsiest Perth win Queensland prop Lindsay Collins has revealed how players began calling out "1995" as inspiration while they defended NSW's late raids in State of Origin II. AAP · Jun 19, 2025
'I wasn't eye-gouged by Luai in Origin,' says Cotter Reuben Cotter has confirmed he was not eye-gouged by Jarome Luai in State of Origin II in Perth, as Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall defends his co-captain. AAP · Jun 19, 2025
Morning Mail: Trump ponders Iran action, Liberal suggests tax breaks for mothers, Maroons come good in Perth President boasts that ‘nobody knows’ if he’s going to order US bombers into Iran; Queensland hold on for thrilling win after mighty NSW comeback The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2025
Dearden learns from Cherry-Evans to make No.7 his own Tom Dearden made a point to reflect on Daly Cherry-Evans' State of Origin preparations before going out and making Queensland's No.7 jersey his own in Perth. AAP · Jun 18, 2025
Chaotic State of Origin Game 2 gives exhilarating glimpse into excess The match in Perth mixed gladiatorial brutality with slapstick comedy as Cameron Munster’s Maroons held off a stirring Blues comeback The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2025
Latest Slater sledge galvanising 'fired up' Maroons Queensland have revealed how criticism of Billy Slater and questions over his future have the potential to spur on one of the great State of Origin revivals. AAP · Jun 18, 2025
NSW pay for poor start on strange night for Cleary NSW lost their way in the first half of their shock loss to Queensland in Perth as the performance of half Nathan Cleary summed up a Jekyll and Hyde display. AAP · Jun 18, 2025
Origin stunner thrills Perth fans as Bears plot entry Perth's Optus Stadium was transformed into a sea of maroon and blue as Queensland held off an extraordinary NSW comeback in Origin II to level the series. AAP · Jun 18, 2025
Queensland stay alive after holding off stirring NSW comeback in State of Origin classic The Maroons withstood a stirring second-half Blues comeback at a sodden Optus Stadium to level the series at 1-1 and set up a decider in Sydney The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2025
Munster's maligned Maroons give Slater fine birthday They were written off but new Queensland captain Cameron Munster and his team have delivered for under-pressure coach Billy Slater in a famous win in Perth. AAP · Jun 18, 2025
Impressive Munster begins new Maroons era in style Queensland have kept the State of Origin series alive by beating a fast-finishing NSW by two points in a thriller at Optus Stadium in Perth. AAP · Jun 18, 2025
State of Origin 2025 Game 2: Qld Maroons beat NSW Blues 26-24 – as it happened Queensland produced another underdog Origin performance for the ages to withstand a rampaging NSW comeback in the rain The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2025
Slater sorry for Green reference, says it was wrong Billy Slater has contacted Paul Green's family to apologise for referencing the late Queensland coach's death in a press conference, admitting it was wrong. AAP · Jun 18, 2025
AAP · Jun 17, 2025 Daley has shot to finally put Maroon dynasty behind him Wednesday's State of Origin II comes 11 years to the day after Laurie Daley won his one series as NSW coach. He can finally clinch a second one in Perth.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2025 Pressure mounts on Queensland with State of Origin history on NSW’s side The Maroons have never won two matches on the road to turn around an Origin series and the Blues hold all the cards ahead of Game 2 in Perth
AAP · Jun 17, 2025 Cockroaches beat out Bears in Perth Origin lead-up Hundreds of Origin fans have rocked up in the heart of Perth to greet their heroes, and one of them fired a barb at Queensland coach Billy Slater.
AAP · Jun 17, 2025 Slater fires back at 'grub' label in take down of Woods Billy Slater has claimed former NSW prop Aaron Woods does not deserve a voice in the media after he labelled the Queensland coach a "grub."
AAP · Jun 17, 2025 Broncos trio knocking on Slater's door for Maroons Brisbane will still be without Ben Hunt against Cronulla but Queensland hopefuls Reece Walsh, Jesse Arthars and Brendan Piakura can push their Origin claims.
AAP · Jun 16, 2025 The legacy Maroons must learn from or perish in Perth Queensland legend Cameron Smith was the master tactician who sunk NSW on multiple occasions and the Maroons must adopt his philosophies to win in Perth.
AAP · Jun 16, 2025 Slater says Maroons won't be dictated to on kick-off Queensland have rejected suggestions they should kick off towards Spencer Leniu for entertainment value, and that they are scared of the NSW prop.
AAP · Jun 16, 2025 'Won't beat them for 100 years': Legend warns Maroons Queensland face their worst losing run in State of Origin in almost 30 years and legend Chris Close has outlined the ramifications if they don't lift in Perth.
AAP · Jun 16, 2025 Munster takes toughest carry in decades as captain Cameron Munster's sudden rise to Queensland captain has left him with the toughest job of any Maroons leader in three decades ahead of State of Origin II.
AAP · Jun 15, 2025 Maroons No.9 not interested in horror starting stat Harry Grant has shot down concerns over his record as a starting hooker in State of Origin, with data showing the Maroons are better off with him on the bench.
AAP · Jun 15, 2025 Painful memories: Daley knows the Origin job not done NSW can wrap up a second straight State of Origin series in Perth, but the way a teenage Payne Haas was once treated in Queensland shows why it won't be easy.