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The Latest Breaking News from State of Origin II

'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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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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Facial injury denies NSW reserve spot at Origin II

NSW are on the search for another reserve forward for State of Origin II after Keaon Koloamatangi was ruled out with a suspected eye-socket fracture.

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Life keeps getting better for breakout NSW prop

Max King didn't even contemplate donning a NSW Blues jersey in State of Origin II six weeks ago, such has been his meteoric rise.

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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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Kiraz called in as Blues star sidelined from training

NSW winger Brian To'o has been sidelined from training in the lead-up to State of Origin II after reporting hamstring soreness.

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'No scapegoat': Why Slater axed legend for Major Tom

Queensland coach Billy Slater has revealed why he dropped Daly Cherry-Evans and promoted Tom Dearden to No.7 in the toughest decision of his tenure so far.

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Cherry-Evans doesn't know if he'll be Queensland No.7

Manly have lost 26-22 in Daly Cherry-Evans' last match before selection for State of Origin II, with the Queensland half unsure if he will keep his spot.

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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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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.

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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.

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Trbojevic suffers pec injury minutes into Origin II

State of Origin II got off to a sub-optimal start for NSW as centre Tom Trbojevic had to leave the field with a pectoral injury.

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Meticulous rehab pays Origin II dividends for Murray

Cameron Murray has been cleared to play for NSW in State of Origin II after emerging injury-free from a training session following a groin complaint.

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Injury rules NSW star Latrell Mitchell out of State of Origin II

Latrell Mitchell's calf injury has ruled him out of State of Origin II in a significant blow to NSW's hopes of levelling the series.

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NSW star Latrell Mitchell out of State of Origin II

NSW Blues star Latrell Mitchell will miss a second consecutive State of Origin match with the calf injury he suffered late last month.

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Blues bracing for another frantic Origin finish

NSW captain James Tedesco is predicting State of Origin II will be decided in the dying minutes, and history suggests he might be on to something.

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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.

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Everything you need to know before State of Origin game two kicks off

NSW and Queensland face off in State of Origin II tonight. Here's what you need to know before kick-off.

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Fittler coy on eve of State of Origin II

NSW coach Brad Fittler was giving little away to fans and reporters on the eve of Origin II in Perth as the Blues look to square the series.

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Tino a lock to negate Qld's Cotter loss

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will return to the lock position for Queensland in State of Origin II in what looms as a crucial role, replacing the injured Reuben Cotter.

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Cotter ruled out of State of Origin II

Queensland lock Reuben Cotter has been ruled out of State of Origin II, with a hamstring tear set to keep him out of the game for around a month.

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Kaufusi avoids ban, free to play Origin II

Felise Kaufusi will be able to play in State of Origin II for Queensland after avoiding a ban for his elbow to the head of Sydney Roosters playmaker Sam Walker.

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