DCE: Complacency a 'dirty word' in Maroons camp Queensland's Origin preparations appear seamless but captain Daly Cherry-Evans says any perception of a "Serenity Now" camp of bliss are far from the truth. AAP · Jun 19, 2023
Maroons prop Flegler a third wheel no more Queensland firebrand Tom Flegler is now capable of as much impact as his Brisbane teammates Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan, says former Maroons lock Corey Parker. AAP · Jun 18, 2023
Maroons' Taulagi has no regrets after Wallabies chat Queensland winger Murray Taulagi was a schoolboy rugby star but 'wouldn't change a thing' about his career despite a Wallabies catch-up with two close mates. AAP · Jun 17, 2023
Ego-free Carrigan embracing 'Ubuntu ethos' with Maroons Pat Carrigan says an African philosophy embraced by the Boston Celtics has primed he and his Queensland teammates to go above and beyond at State of Origin. AAP · Jun 17, 2023
Gallant Knight Gagai on track for best ever season Dane Gagai missed out on the Queensland team but former Maroons centre Brent Tate says he has handled that blow superbly, as his season statistics reveal. AAP · Jun 16, 2023
High flyers Coates, Nanai prepare bombing raid on Blues NSW are set for an aerial barrage against high-flying Queensland in the shape of former triple-jumper Xavier Coates and LeBron James-inspired Jeremiah Nanai. AAP · Jun 16, 2023
Bellamy spray has Harry Grant primed for Maroons Queensland hooker Harry Grant's last game was superb after a sub-par effort and his Storm mentor Craig Bellamy, a former NSW coach, played a role in his reboot. AAP · Jun 15, 2023
Cameron Munster's quest to end Maroons' game two blues Cameron Munster has never won game two of a State of Origin series and wants to 'prove the critics wrong' at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night. AAP · Jun 15, 2023
Blues bracing for another frantic Origin finish NSW captain James Tedesco is predicting State of Origin II will be decided in the dying minutes, and history suggests he might be on to something. AAP · Jun 15, 2023
Double trouble: Maroons plot to foil Turbo and Latrell Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans and Maroons legend Brent Tate back Valentine Holmes to handle Latrell Mitchell as the NSW star reunites with Tom Trbojevic. AAP · Jun 14, 2023
Collins reveals origins of Maroons' freakish try Lindsay Collins may look like your typical front-rower but his leaping effort to set up a great State of Origin try reveals plenty about Billy Slater's Maroons. AAP · Jun 14, 2023
State of Origin 2023 teams: Queensland Maroons injuries force squad changes for game two Jeremiah Nanai, Xavier Coates and Moeaki Fotuaika have been recalled to replaced injured Tom Gilbert, Selwyn Cobbo and Jai Arrow The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2023
Maroons recall Nanai, Coates, Fotuaika for Origin Melbourne winger Xavier Coates is back in the Queensland side for game two of the State of Origin series to replace injured Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo. The New Daily · Jun 12, 2023
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ABC News · Jun 2, 2023 Queensland Rugby League receives breach notice from NRL after having 14 men on the field in State of Origin series opener Queensland's brief moment of having 14 men on the field in Origin I gets costlier, with the NRL issuing the QRL with a breach notice and a proposed $30,000 fine.
ABC News · Jun 1, 2023 Isabelle Kelly cleared of serious throat damage following NSW Sky Blues' Women's State of Origin loss to Queensland Maroons Star centre Isabelle Kelly avoids a fracture to her throat, despite coughing up blood following an incident in Thursday night's Women's State of Origin match against Queensland.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2023 Morning Mail: Australia’s lag on gambling regulation, fire ant alarm, Brexit ‘historic error’ New report warns nation is far behind other developed countries in controlling digital punters, calls for removal of Ben Roberts-Smith uniform display, and the insects eating their way to Sydney
The New Daily · Jun 1, 2023 Maroons triumph 18-10 in first game of Women’s State of Origin series Queensland is in the box seat to reclaim the Women's State of Origin shield after recording a 18-10 win over defending champions NSW.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2023 Queensland take charge of Women’s State of Origin series with Game One upset Queensland held firm under late pressure from New South Wales to take a 1-0 lead with the series to conclude in Townsville next month
Wales Online · Jun 1, 2023 Chaos erupts and players fume over 'sickening blow' just minutes into rugby grudge match The incident has been criticised by a player welfare group
The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023 Risky selection policy and coaching box failure cost Blues in State of Origin opener New South Wales have an almighty task on their hands to stay in the series after losing a game they should have won
The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023 Morning Mail: Ben Roberts-Smith judgment day, AI ban considered, Maroons’ Origin stunner SAS soldier will learn verdict in defamation case against three newspapers this afternoon; Labor to consider outlawing certain types of AI
The New Daily · May 31, 2023 ‘Almighty win’: Qld triumph over adversity in classic Origin thriller Coach Billy Slater has lauded Queensland's never-say-die attitude after the depleted Maroons pipped NSW 26-18 in the State of Origin opener.
ABC News · May 31, 2023 Miracle State of Origin comeback in Game I as controversial sin-binning fails to stop Maroons Desperate defence, a contentious sin-binning and a prop taking to the air all contributed to one of the most dramatic and unlikely State of Origin wins in Queensland history. Here's the five main talking points.
The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023 First two-game women’s State of Origin has more on the line than ever NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons hard to separate ahead of upgraded Origin which sets the scene for expanded NRLW