NSW too good in first game of historic Origin series NSW have beaten Queensland 22-12 on the back of a dominant first-half at Suncorp Stadium to take the first game of the historic three-game Origin series. AAP · May 16, 2024
NSW Sky Blues beat Queensland Maroons in Women’s State of Origin 2024 Game One – as it happened Minute by minute: The Sky Blues roared out of the blocks in the opener to the historic three-match series before posting a 22-12 win at Suncorp Stadium The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024
Women's coaches predict higher-quality Origin opener The first game of the 2023 women's State of Origin series was a scrappy affair, but both coaches have reason to believe things will be different this year. AAP · May 15, 2024
Maroons and Sky Blues fit for historic occasion in Women’s State of Origin Queensland and NSW can both enter three-match series with high hopes as the game builds on a tense but unsatisfying finish last year The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2024
Close encounters of the Choppy kind give Maroons belief Queensland players have spoken of how a powerful speech by legend Chris Close continues to inspire them ahead of the women's State of Origin series opener. AAP · May 15, 2024
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. AAP · May 14, 2024
Upton issues warning to NSW: 'My best is yet to come' Queensland No.1 Tamika Upton, who learned to run again after a back fracture four years ago, had a 2023 for the ages but insists there's plenty more to come. AAP · May 13, 2024
Setbacks drove Teitzel to Maroons pinnacle in Origin Queensland and Brisbane second-rower Romy Teitzel realised her Maroons dream after a tough season at Newcastle, saying she emerged a better person and player. AAP · May 12, 2024
Maroons rehab queen Robinson back from shoulder injury Queensland winger Julia Robinson has done it again by embracing rehab and recovering from a dislocated shoulder in six weeks to be ready for State of Origin. AAP · May 10, 2024
Veteran Gagai shuns Roosters to re-sign with Knights Queensland Maroons centre Dane Gagai will stay at Newcastle beyond the age of 35 after penning a two-year extension with the Knights. AAP · May 10, 2024
Gillmeister endorses Broncos hitman Piakura for Maroons Brisbane forward Brendan Piakura plays with the physical impact that would make him an ideal Queensland enforcer in State of Origin says Trevor Gillmeister. AAP · Apr 29, 2024
Maroons face nervous wait on Dolphins prop Flegler Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says the nerve damage to Queensland Maroons prop Thomas Flegler's shoulder must be repaired before he can play again. AAP · Apr 27, 2024
Dolphins sweat on return timelines for star quartet Dolphins head of performance Jeremy Hickmans has an update on the injury returns for Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Thomas Flegler, Felise Kaufusi and Herbie Farnworth. AAP · Apr 25, 2024
Ponga facing months out, Raiders' Fogarty sidelined Kalyn Ponga's hopes of a State of Origin recall are in tatters after Newcastle confirmed the fullback faces several weeks out with a foot injury. AAP · Apr 22, 2024
AAP · Apr 20, 2024 Whiz Walsh makes Maroons claim as Broncos belt Raiders Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh starred and enhanced his Queensland selection chances in a 34-10 win over Canberra, who lost half Jamal Fogarty to injury.
AAP · Apr 18, 2024 Maroons door open for Hopgood amid vacancies: Slater The door is open in the Queensland forward pack for new applicants due to injury, and Maroons coach Billy Slater wants the contenders to announce themselves.
AAP · Apr 18, 2024 Historic women's Origin born from 2023 fiasco: Ali Queensland captain Ali Brigginshaw says the controversial 1-1 Origin series "win" to the Maroons last year opened the door for a historic three-match series.
AAP · Apr 16, 2024 No Maroons Origin skipper succession plan, says Slater Billy Slater says the Queensland captaincy needs to be earned rather than anointed, and he has no succession plan in place for when Daly Cherry-Evans retires.
AAP · Apr 15, 2024 Slater backs Cobbo to become world-class centre Brisbane centre Selwyn Cobbo is making a success of his positional switch and Queensland coach Billy Slater says that could not have come at a better time.
AAP · Apr 15, 2024 Slater reveals possible surprise duo for Maroons Kalyn Ponga or Reece Walsh will play fullback for Queensland in State of Origin but coach Billy Slater remains open to them both being in the team together.
AAP · Mar 29, 2024 Bennett backs Flegler to fill Tino void for Maroons Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler can stake his claim for a starting Queensland jersey after the season-ending knee injury to Tino Fa'asuamaleaui.
AAP · Mar 24, 2024 Titans prop Fa'asuamaleaui out for season with torn ACL Scans have confirmed the worst possible news for the Gold Coast and Queensland with Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui suffering a season-ending knee injury.
AAP · Mar 3, 2024 Eels forward Hopgood on cusp of Maroons debut: Miles It's a big year for Parramatta forward J'maine Hopgood who Queensland selector Gene Miles says has been identified as a Maroons player for a long time.
AAP · Feb 8, 2024 Slater gift of faith to Titans' Fermor moves mountains Gold Coast forward Beau Fermor returns from a season out due to an ACL tear with confidence sky high after what he concedes was a shock Queensland camp call-up.
Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024 Qatar edge Iran 3-2 in dramatic Asian Cup 2023 semifinal Hosts and holders win a thrilling high-tempo clash to book a place in the final against Jordan.