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The Latest Breaking News from Origin II

Origin III will help coach make halfback World Cup call

Sam Walker will have the chance to reiterate his World Cup credentials when he faces off against selection rival Nathan Cleary in the State of Origin decider.

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Robson 'happy with game' after Origin II criticism

Despite criticism of his performance in game two, Reece Robson is ready for another marathon effort in the State of Origin decider if that's what NSW need.

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'Don't bag him': Moses defends target of NSW blame game

Laurie Daley is a man under pressure but Mitchell Moses believes former NSW State of Origin greats need to lay off the besieged Blues coach.

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RL:'It's sweet': Moses says he's in no doubt for Origin II

His selection hopes were under a cloud ahead of NSW's game-two team announcement but five-eighth Mitch Moses insists he will play at the MCG on June 17.

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'It's sweet': Moses says he's in no doubt for Origin II

His selection hopes were under a cloud ahead of NSW's game-two team announcement but five-eighth Mitch Moses insists he will play at the MCG on June 17.

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NSW explain Olakau'atu axing, bring in Nawaqanitawase

Haumole Olakau'atu has been sensationally axed by NSW coach Laurie Daley with the Blues putting their faith in uncapped back-rower Dylan Lucas.

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RL:Mitch Moses will be fit for Origin if picked: Eels

Parramatta insists Mitch Moses will be fit in time for State of Origin II despite omitting the NSW playmaker from their last match before team selection.

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Mitch Moses will be fit for Origin if picked: Eels

Parramatta insists Mitch Moses will be fit in time for State of Origin II despite omitting the NSW playmaker from their last match before team selection.

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Cowboys float return date for injured Origin star

North Queensland expect Tom Dearden will only miss one more NRL game with his ankle injury, paving the way for him to enter contention for State of Origin III.

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Why Lomax won't change goal-kicking for Origin III

Zac Lomax was wayward at the kicking tee in the second State of Origin game but won't be tempted to change his technique if called upon to kick in the decider.

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Blues happy to give Luai time to beat infection

NSW would ideally want Jarome Luai back at training by Thursday, after the Blues five-eighth was hospitalised with an infection ahead of State of Origin III.

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Blues confident tide will turn after Origin boilover

NSW are on the ropes after a litany of errors in Origin II but prop Payne Haas insists the Blues aren't down for the count ahead of the series decider.

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Cries of 1995 spur Maroons to gutsiest Perth win

Queensland prop Lindsay Collins has revealed how players began calling out "1995" as inspiration while they defended NSW's late raids in State of Origin II.

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'I wasn't eye-gouged by Luai in Origin,' says Cotter

Reuben Cotter has confirmed he was not eye-gouged by Jarome Luai in State of Origin II in Perth, as Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall defends his co-captain.

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Latest Slater sledge galvanising 'fired up' Maroons

Queensland have revealed how criticism of Billy Slater and questions over his future have the potential to spur on one of the great State of Origin revivals.

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Origin stunner thrills Perth fans as Bears plot entry

Perth's Optus Stadium was transformed into a sea of maroon and blue as Queensland held off an extraordinary NSW comeback in Origin II to level the series.

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Impressive Munster begins new Maroons era in style

Queensland have kept the State of Origin series alive by beating a fast-finishing NSW by two points in a thriller at Optus Stadium in Perth.

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Daley has shot to finally put Maroon dynasty behind him

Wednesday's State of Origin II comes 11 years to the day after Laurie Daley won his one series as NSW coach. He can finally clinch a second one in Perth.

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NSW make call on Brian To'o for State of Origin II

NSW have made a call on Brian To'o's fitness following a crucial training session in Sydney before flying out to Perth for State of Origin II.

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To'o backed to be fit but Blues keep Kiraz on stand-by

Jacob Kiraz will remain on stand-by for State of Origin II as NSW winger Brian To'o tries to beat a hamstring injury.

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Why Dearden will turn to Cherry-Evans for Maroons tips

New Queensland halfback Tom Dearden is ready for the pressure of leading Queensland in Origin II in Perth, and will take notes from the man he's replacing.

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Daley wary of Alfie Langer-like threat from Dearden

Laurie Daley has compared Tom Dearden to Maroons great Alfie Langer, adamant NSW must be on guard for the Queensland No.7's running game in State of Origin II.

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Cherry-Evans dropped in one of two Maroons changes

Queensland coach Billy Slater has left leave Daly Cherry-Evans out of the Maroons' side for State of Origin II, while also recalling Kurt Capewell.

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Robson's hamstring gives NSW fresh Origin concern

North Queensland hooker Reece Robson is in doubt to face Melbourne in round 14 of the NRL, leaving NSW with some concern ahead of State of Origin II.

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Maroons resist selection shake-up for women's Origin II

Queensland will not make wholesale changes to the side that lost game one of the women's Origin series, with forward Chelsea Lenarduzzi the only new face.

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