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Melbourne centre's pain after grand-final injury

Jack Howarth's dream Queensland State of Origin debut was denied by appendicitis, now he is blaming himself for Melbourne's grand-final loss after an injury.

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Stacked NRLW sides set scene for Origin-style decider

Brisbane and the Sydney Roosters are laden with Origin stars, and there's an expectation the NRLW grand final will bring a similar level of intensity.

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'Exceptional' Munster, Dearden clinch Maroons awards

Queensland captain Cameron Munster's emotional heroics in the State of Origin decider clinched him a favourite gong as star half Tom Dearden was also rewarded.

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'Unusual' stat Sharks will own with grand-final berth

If Cronulla beat Melbourne at AAMI Park, they'll become the first team in 20 years to make it to the NRL grand final without any State of Origin players.

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WA champion tips 'torrid' Origin experience for Big V

West Coast legend Glen Jakovich expects Western Australia to take the fight to Victoria when State of Origin football returns to the AFL calendar.

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AFL confirms State of Origin football to return in 2026 after 27-year hiatus

The AFL’s marquee State of Origin fixture will return next year after an absence of 26 years, with Western Australia to host Victoria in Perth on Valentine’s Day

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Bennett wants overhaul of international league rules

Wayne Bennett has backed alterations to State of Origin eligibility rules, but believes changes also need to happen at an international level.

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Carrigan gets second wind at Broncos after Origin

Brisbane lock Pat Carrigan has found another gear in the charge to the finals after taking a different approach to handling the aftermath of State of Origin.

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Daley takes 'full accountability' for NSW's series loss

Coach Laurie Daley says he must shoulder the blame for NSW's State of Origin series loss as he ponders what went wrong for the Blues in game three.

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Cleary turns Origin heartbreak into Panthers win

Nathan Cleary was devastated by NSW's loss in the State of Origin decider but showed his class by helping Penrith to a fifth consecutive win four days later.

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'Not that hard' for Cleary to bounce back at Panthers

NSW halfback Nathan Cleary doubts he will have any problem bouncing back from State of Origin disappointment when he's next on the field with Penrith.

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Cowboys coach makes two big Origin calls on Dearden

Tom Dearden is destined to one day captain the Maroons, according to Todd Payten, who compared the No.7's State of Origin performance with two absolute greats.

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Penrith wait on Martin's hand as clubs ponder big calls

Penrith have decisions to make on the availability of two of their State of Origin stars, as clubs make calls across the competition ahead of round 19.

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Origin’s series-defining moment offers an antidote to rugby league’s performative masculinity

While men’s sport can often be a proxy for authentic human connection, Cameron Munster and Billy Slater show there is another way

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Dearden a big-stage star, but won't chase No.7 Test job

Tom Dearden had a career-best night in Queensland's State of Origin decider win, but says it shouldn't catapult him into contention for Australia's No.7 jersey.

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'Big Papa' answers Slater's SOS with calm Origin outing

From sleeping on a hospital chair to lifting the State of Origin shield on enemy territory, Queensland's Josh Papali'i has had a busy couple of weeks.

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I should 'most definitely' stay as NSW coach: Daley

Laurie Daley insists he is the right man to coach NSW in 2026 after his comeback State of Origin series ended in capitulation.

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'Easy decision' for emotional Munster to play Origin

Queensland coach Billy Slater says Cameron Munster would have made his late father proud, after inspiring the Maroons to a State of Origin series victory.

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Slater's efforts rated among State of Origin's greatest

Billy Slater has gone from having his job questioned to a man in charge of one of Queensland's great State of Origin successes.

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Cleary admits he's yet to own Origin after NSW loss

Nathan Cleary says those criticising his State of Origin track record aren't telling him anything he's not already thinking after the Blues' shock series loss.

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Queensland duo show State of Origin triumph is a matter of life and death

Cameron Munster shook off the death of his father while Josh Papalii saw his child born in the nick of time to help Maroons to Sydney win

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Emotions bubble up for Captain Courageous Munster

Grief stricken Cameron Munster and his coach Billy Slater embraced and shed tears after Queensland's stunning 24-12 win in the State of Origin decider.

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Bold call vindicated as Dearden man of Origin series

Queensland halfback Tom Dearden has been awarded the Wally Lewis Medal after inspiring the Maroons to an unlikely win in the State of Origin decider.

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Déjà Blu: Daley's new era begins with same old story

Laurie Daley's comeback State of Origin series has played out similarly to the 2017 series that proved the end of his first stint as NSW coach.

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Maroons rise for Munster with magic and muscle

After the tragic loss of Cameron Munster's father, the Queensland side delivered for their captain with a 24-12 win for the ages in the State of Origin decider.

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