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Slater praises Gagai for 'outstanding' performance in 20th Origin

Queensland claimed the State of Origin series opener in Sydney on Wednesday night.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 8, 2022

State of Origin 2022 Game 1: New South Wales Blues 10-16 Queensland Maroons – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Rookie Maroons coach Billy Slater got his career off to the perfect start with a thrilling 16-10 win over the Blues in Sydney

The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2022

Queensland Maroons beat NSW Blues 16-10 in thrilling State of Origin series opener

The Queensland Maroons take a 1-0 series lead away from home, holding on for a 16-10 win over the Blues in Origin I in Sydney.

ABC News · Jun 8, 2022

Origin scene for Kangaroos No.7 battle

Incumbent Kangaroos No.7 Daly Cherry-Evans can peg back Nathan Cleary's charge for his green and gold jersey with a good State of Origin showing.

AAP · Jun 7, 2022

Bellamy lessons guide Slater in Origin

Rookie Queensland Origin coach Billy Slater says part of his job is instilling belief in his players, but they have returned the favour for him.

AAP · Jun 7, 2022

Queensland out to defy State of Origin expectations against heavily favoured NSW

Maroons count on inspirational qualities of their novice coach with Blues holding talent advantage yet again

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2022

Knights NRLW skipper Romy Teitzel wins Queensland Origin selection

Teitzel, a 23-year-old from Townsville, will be joined in the 22-player Maroons squad by Newcastle's new signing Tamika Upton.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 6, 2022

Why New South Wales' back three can blow Queensland away in the State of Origin opener

There is nothing Brian To'o likes more than running into people — and that could give New South Wales a serious advantage in the State of Origin opener, writes Nick Campton.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2022

Maroons plan to topple NSW Panther clique

Daly Cherry-Evans will rely on his own solid spine combination to counter a Penrith-heavy NSW unit that proved too good in last year's State of Origin.

AAP · Jun 6, 2022

Blues back-three give NSW big advantage

The power of NSW's back-three threatens to swing the State of Origin series-opener in the Blues' favour, making 177 more metres per game than the Queenslanders.

AAP · Jun 3, 2022