The Latest Breaking News from Origin II

Best good to go in troublesome left-centre role

NSW expect Bradman Best to be fine to play in the State of Origin decider, after getting through his first training session in Blues camp for game three.

AAP · Jul 13, 2024

NSW's so-called grub almost an angel in eyes of NRL

Liam Martin is set to be public enemy No.1 in Queensland for State of Origin III, but his judiciary record tells the story of a choir boy rather than a grub.

AAP · Jul 13, 2024

Maroons coach Slater unfazed by Grant, Ponga concerns

Kalyn Ponga and Harry Grant have both been dealing with fitness concerns in recent weeks, but that won't necessarily rule them out of State of Origin III.

AAP · Jul 7, 2024

Panthers back Martin, Edwards to be fit for Origin II

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary claims Dylan Edwards and Liam Martin should both recover in time to face Queensland in State of Origin II.

AAP · Jun 8, 2024

Kimmorley a secret weapon for NSW ahead of Origin II

A 10-time NSW representative and an NRLW coach, Brett Kimmorley has provided some valuable insights for the Sky Blues ahead of State of Origin II.

AAP · Jun 5, 2024

NSW's Cook not averse to Origin centre reprise

There's little chance of NSW repeating their call to move Damien Cook to centre for Origin III, but the Rabbitohs rake would be up for the challenge.

AAP · Jul 5, 2023

Blues' Fittler denies swinging the axe for Origin III

Not since 2019 has Brad Fittler made as many changes to his NSW side as he did for Origin III, but the coach doesn't believe he has taken drastic action.

AAP · Jul 4, 2023

'Biased' Murray wants more Rabbitohs in Origin III

South Sydney captain Cameron Murray openly admits he's got skin in the game when calling for more Rabbitohs in NSW's squad for game three of State of Origin.

AAP · Jun 27, 2023

Luai, Walsh sent off for headbutting in Origin II

Jarome Luai and Reece Walsh have been sent off for head-butting one another in the final seconds of State of Origin II.

AAP · Jun 21, 2023

Embarrassment can be good motivator, NSW coach Fittler

Brad Fittler says his NSW team can't afford to slip up by relaxing again if they are ahead late in State of Origin II in Brisbane on Wednesday night.

AAP · Jun 20, 2023