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The Latest Breaking News from Origin

'Selfless' Mitchell rules himself out of Origin opener

NSW have received a huge blow on the eve of their State of Origin team announcement, with injury sidelining star centre Latrell Mitchell from the series opener.

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'Special plays and big moments': Staggs backed for NSW

Kotoni Staggs has been backed to provide "special plays'' for NSW if selected after an injury scare to Latrell Mitchell, who limped off at Magic Round.

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'Ready to go back': Cobbo makes Maroons statement

Selwyn Cobbo has made a late charge for a Queensland recall in State of Origin as his Dolphins teammate Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reveals why he deserves it.

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I'm not playing well enough for Origin: Spencer Leniu

Spencer Leniu insists he is committed to the Sydney Roosters for the rest of his contract, but does not believe he should be in the NSW Origin selection frame.

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NSW hero 'would've walked home' if clutch play failed

NSW's newest State of Origin hero Teagan Berry has opened up on the moment that sealed a game-two win, and series victory, for the Blues.

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NSW survive nail-biting finish to claim second straight Women’s State of Origin series

Queensland go down 10-14 to New South Wales in game 2 after stunning try-savers deny Maroons’ Jasmine Peters twice

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It's Blue heaven as NSW retain women's Origin shield

Jesse Southwell, Teagan Berry and Jess Sergis all starred as NSW retained the women's State of Origin shield with a game-two defeat of Queensland.

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'I'd be ready': Jojo takes 'Rat' line to Origin dream

Gold Coast centre Jojo Fifita has thrived under the tutelage of coach Josh Hannay as he enters the frame for a Queensland debut in State of Origin.

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Upton's leadership key for Maroons to turn tables

Queensland will aim to improve their discipline in game two of the Women's State of Origin series as skipper Tamika Upton's leadership is hailed as crucial.

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Roosters veteran ready for Origin after knee 'scare'

Sydney Roosters forward Angus Crichton has reassured NSW he would be fit and firing for the State of Origin series opener after a recent knee injury.

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Key Broncos need form bounce to crack Maroons side

Brisbane trio Reece Walsh, Ezra Mam and Ben Hunt are all in contention for Queensland's State of Origin side ahead of the team being named. .

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Val Holmes shakes off shoulder issue ahead of Origin

A favourite of Queensland coach Billy Slater, Val Holmes has shaken off a shoulder injury in time to remain an option for the State of Origin series opener.

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Rabbitohs have 'no doubt' on Mitchell's Origin hopes

Latrell Mitchell has been sidelined with a lower back injury, but South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett isn't worried for the NSW star's State of Origin hopes.

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Speechless: Butler details her 'crazy' Origin call-up

Rima Butler is readying for her potential State of Origin debut for New South Wales after Tiana Penitani-Gray sustained a knee injury.

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NSW's Butler to debut, Maroons resist big changes

Sydney Roosters prop Rima Butler is in line for her State of Origin debut after being promoted to NSW's bench for game two.

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'On a tear': Foxx dreams of Blues reunion with Latrell

Josh Addo-Carr and Latrell Mitchell haven't played Origin together for nearly five years. Now the stars are aligning for a reunion.

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Plath one of six Dolphins in Maroons mix for Origin

Dolphins warhorse Max Plath has the character and talent of a Queenslander, and the new six-man bench in State of Origin will only help his case for a debut.

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Nawaqanitawase's Origin shot over after ankle injury

An ankle injury has cruelled Mark Nawaqanitawase's NSW State of Origin chances, while Angus Crichton could also be in a race against the clock for game one.

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Ghosts of Origins past fuel Southwell's nerves of steel

In her hometown, Jesse Southwell's field goal has put NSW in the box seat to retain the Women's State of Origin series.

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Southwell leads late NSW surge to ice Origin opener

Jesse Southwell has helped NSW take an early advantage in the Women's State of Origin series, sparking a late 11-6 Blues win.

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Blues win Women’s State of Origin opener in fast fight with Maroons – as it happened

New South Wales defeat Queensland 11-6 to kick-start their Origin shield defence in Newcastle before heading north for games two and three

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Blues looking to rewrite their Newcastle history

The NSW Blues have just one home game in the 2026 Women's State of Origin series -- game one in Newcastle, a city where Queensland remains undefeated.

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NSW star set for back-row debut in Origin opener

Tiana Penitani Gray has played centre, wing and five-eighth for NSW, but will soon be adding a position she has zero experience with to that list.

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May sets out Origin stall after making peace with Daley

After another impressive start to the season, Wests Tigers' Terrell May has declared he's a better player than the one snubbed by Laurie Daley last year.

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'Origin player': Staggs backed for NSW recall

Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs had his best season in attack in 2025 but is now firing in defence as he makes a case to return to the NSW State of Origin side.

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