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 The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023
Why Queensland's triumph in State of Origin I is yet another spin on the classic Maroons story After Queensland found all the answers in State of Origin I, New South Wales leaves Adelaide with nothing but more questions. ABC News · May 31, 2023
Desperate Queensland takes Origin opener with gritty 26-18 win in Adelaide Queensland youngsters Selwyn Cobbo and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow have grabbed tryscoring doubles in a drama-charged 26-18 win over NSW. The New Daily · May 31, 2023
Queensland flip script against New South Wales in thrilling State of Origin opener Doubles for Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Selwyn Cobbo in a series opener that saw the lead change four times gave the 12-man Maroons a memorable 26-18 win The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023
State of Origin 2023 Game 1: Queensland beat NSW 26-18 – as it happened Queensland draw first blood in the 2023 State of Origin series with 26-18 win over NSW in Adelaide The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023
NRL legend Sam Backo survives heart surgery, hopes to inspire Qld State of Origin win During his heyday, "Slammin' Sam" Backo was among the toughest rugby league players. Now, he's facing his biggest test yet and hoping to inspire Queensland to an Origin series win. ABC News · May 31, 2023
How to watch State of Origin live stream: Game 1 QLD vs New South Wales Expect fireworks as Rugby League's great rivalry is resumed with the series opener kicks off in Adelaide tonight as the QLD Maroons take on the NSW Blues. TechRadar · May 31, 2023
How to watch State of Origin Game 1: live stream QLD vs NSW for free, team news Brad Fittler's Blues look to wrestle the shield off Billy Slater's Maroons – here's how to watch a State of Origin Game 1 2023 live stream from anywhere. What Hi-Fi? · May 30, 2023
Stage set for most evenly poised State of Origin series in memory Queensland’s 3-0 series win over NSW in 2010 is the only sweep since 2000 and this year’s series is again too close to call The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2023
Injury, anger and timeless inspiration set the stage for a gripping State of Origin series opener NSW shrugs off injury and anger at its jersey, while Queensland draws on a decades-old motto for inspiration ahead of State of Origin opener. The New Daily · May 30, 2023
'There's plenty of cattle': What it's like to be a one-game State of Origin wonder The day a player makes their Origin debut is one of the highlights of their career. But what happens when their first time is also their last? ABC News · May 30, 2023
Losing Latrell Mitchell takes the sheen off Origin and hurts the NRL’s Adelaide ambitions The NSW back’s absence is a blow for the Blues and State of Origin itself – he is one of the few who are irreplaceable The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2023
Points aggregate to decide two-game women's Origin NSW's tight win in their one-off women's State of Origin last year will count for nothing, points aggregate to determine the victor of the two-game 2023 series. AAP · May 26, 2023
'It is Murri v Koori': Cobbo wants to out-run idol Foxx Queensland winger Selwyn Cobbo looks up to NSW flyer Josh Addo-Carr but wants to be looking back at him in the Origin series opener, while fixing his error rate AAP · May 25, 2023
AAP · May 25, 2023 Maroons' Mullet Man Cotter puts target on Koroisau Queensland forward Reuben Cotter felt the force of NSW hooker Apisai Koroisau's magic in the NRL on Saturday night and aims to return the favour in Origin.
ABC News · May 24, 2023 'It's something we should all be proud of': The legacy and future of Pasifika players in State of Origin With yet another Pasifika player set to enter the State of Origin arena, the legacy and future of that community on rugby league's grandest stage has never been stronger.
AAP · May 24, 2023 DCE 'not entertaining retirement' from Maroons just yet Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says a personal challenge set by coach Billy Slater has him primed for his milestone match in a Maroons jumper.
AAP · May 24, 2023 NSW's Mitchell keen to silence Maroons' Origin boasts Latrell Mitchell is eager to prove that State of Origin means as much to NSW as it does Queensland.
AAP · May 24, 2023 Old foes Gilbert, Fifita now Maroons brothers in arms Tom Gilbert and David Fifita enjoyed a ferocious north-south Brisbane rivalry as junior players but now they are united for a common cause.
AAP · May 23, 2023 Maroons concede there's no way to stop Payne Haas Brisbane teammates Tom Flegler and Pat Carrigan have conceded there's no way for them to completely nullify NSW rival Payne Haas in State of Origin.
AAP · May 23, 2023 'Bring it on': Munster dares Blues to target his ribs Maroons No.6 Cameron Munster says he must improve to be regarded in the top echelon of players as he regrets giving away the nature of injuries he is carrying.
AAP · May 22, 2023 Sympathetic DCE's advice after stunning Qld Origin call Maroons captain Daly Cherry-Evans knows how Dane Gagai is feeling after an omission that stunned the Blues, and has urged the centre to respond appropriately.
AAP · May 22, 2023 'It is mine to lose': Walsh will play No.1 his way Queensland debutant Reece Walsh does not intend to relinquish his No.1 jersey to Kalyn Ponga and he will express himself in the State of Origin series opener
The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2023 State of Origin 2023 shapes as test of nerve with new blood mixed with experience The Queensland Maroons and NSW Blues squads boast proven experience and untried talent but there is rust and risk in both states’ selections
The New Daily · May 21, 2023 Walsh to debut for Maroons amid Origin selection shocks Queensland have selected Reece Walsh and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and left out Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai for the State of Origin series opener in Adelaide.