Qld, NSW suffer in brutal Origin opening The State of Origin decider has got off to a brutal start with Selwyn Cobbo and Cameron Murray both ruled out of the match in the opening minutes. AAP · Jul 13, 2022
The three best Indigenous NSW and Queensland State of Origin players, as named by Ricky Walford and Jharal Yow Yeh Naming Queensland and New South Wales's three greatest Indigenous Origin players is no easy task, so we've left it to Ricky Walford and Jharal Yow Yeh to make the tough choices. ABC News · Jul 12, 2022
Walters welcomes Brisbane fullback options Reece Walsh's return to Brisbane next season could leave up to four men fighting for the No.1 jersey in a selection conundrum for coach Kevin Walters. AAP · Jul 9, 2022
Holmes backs Qld rookie wingers to respond Valentine Holmes has seen enough from rookie wingers Murray Taulagi and Selwyn Cobbo since Queensland's Perth loss to be sure they'll rise again in Brisbane. AAP · Jul 7, 2022
Slater shows faith as Qld 'Cowboy-d' Tom Gilbert will be the seventh Cowboy to feature in Queensland's squad this series when he debuts in next week's State of Origin decider in Brisbane. AAP · Jul 4, 2022
Cowboys beat Broncos, record Qld sweep North Queensland have recorded their first ever 4-0 NRL season sweep over state opposition, scoring a comprehensive 40-26 win over Brisbane in Townsville. AAP · Jul 2, 2022
Broncos re-sign Origin star Cobbo State of Origin representative Selwyn Cobbo will remain with Brisbane until at the least the end of the 2025 season after signing a contract extension. AAP · Jun 29, 2022
Imperious NSW seize advantage after Queensland fail to nail fundamentals Poor tackling, basic handling errors and a lack of discipline ensured a dire final script for the Maroons in State of Origin Game 2 The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2022
State of Origin II: The five moments that caught the eye as New South Wales thrashed Queensland in Perth Whether it was a controversial sin binning or just some Nathan Cleary brilliance that made the difference, here are the five key talking points as New South Wales won State of Origin II. ABC News · Jun 26, 2022
Melbourne end Brisbane winning run in NRL Melbourne have stopped Brisbane's winning run at seven games, running away with a 32-20 victory in their NRL clash. AAP · Jun 17, 2022
Surging Broncos, Raiders clash in Brisbane Brisbane and Canberra are bringing elite form to their NRL clash, with both getting back some State of Origin stars. AAP · Jun 10, 2022
The Selwyn Cobbo attribute that shocked Maroons veteran Dane Gagai The duo played on Queensland's right edge. Newcastle Herald · Jun 9, 2022
State of Origin reborn as pent-up frustration evaporates in front of sell-out crowd A great sporting rivalry returned to the fore as fans at a packed stadium in Sydney tried to put the pandemic behind them The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2022
State of Origin: Qld breaks Sydney drought as NSW denied in final seconds Isaah Yeo came within a metre of scoring the equaliser for NSW in the final seconds before Qld held on for a gutsy 16-10 win in the State of Origin opener. The New Daily · Jun 8, 2022
ABC News · Jun 8, 2022 State of Origin I: The five moments that stole the spotlight as Queensland defeat New South Wales 16-10 From Jack Wighton proving early that his selection at centre was warranted, to some glittering Cameron Munster magic, these were the five moments that stole the spotlight in Queensland's gutsy victory over New South Wales in Origin I.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 8, 2022 Slater praises Gagai for 'outstanding' performance in 20th Origin Queensland claimed the State of Origin series opener in Sydney on Wednesday night.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2022 Morning mail: call for energy relief, Boris Johnson faces ‘vote strikes’, Socceroos defeat UAE Wednesday: Labor government urged to provide $1,000 emergency payments to those on low fixed incomes hit by power price rises. Plus: Selwyn Cobbo’s incredible rise
ABC News · Jun 7, 2022 Selwyn Cobbo makes his State of Origin debut tonight. He's the latest star rugby league player to come out of tiny Cherbourg Selwyn Cobbo debuts for Queensland tonight, joining a long line of Cherbourg-born players on the sport's biggest stage.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2022 ‘Proud is an understatement’: even Blues fans are cheering Selwyn Cobbo in Cherbourg The flying 20-year-old winger gives State of Origin legends goosebumps, but one town will be cheering loudest of all
AAP · Jun 3, 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.
ABC News · May 31, 2022 Why Kotoni Staggs, the pride of Wellington, is made for State of Origin Broncos star Kotoni Staggs only knows how to play one way, and that's why he's the perfect pick for New South Wales.
AAP · May 31, 2022 Maroons' aerial threat doesn't scare NSW Stocky NSW winger Brian To'o expects to be a focus of Queensland's attacking kicks and says he relishes the challenge of marking up on the tall Selwyn Cobbo.
ABC News · May 29, 2022 Queensland State of Origin squad features four debutants as Billy Slater shakes up Maroons Billy Slater names four State of Origin debutants in his first Queensland squad as the Maroons seek to win back the shield.
AAP · May 29, 2022 Cobbo one of four Maroons Origin debutants Teenage NRL sensation Selwyn Cobbo is one of four debutants named by Queensland coach Billy Slater for the State of Origin series opener.
AAP · May 29, 2022 Queensland's turn to make big Origin calls A day after Brad Fittler has taken the first big gamble of the State of Origin series, Queensland coach Billy Slater will unveil his maiden Maroons side.