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The Latest Breaking News from State of Origin

The future of rugby league in Australia, NZ and the Pacific is here – and it’s brown

The jerseys might be red or blue, green and gold, or black and white – but rugby league’s future is decidedly brown.

The Conversation

Payne Haas’s allegiance switch to Samoa: a threat or an opportunity for rugby league?

On Sunday, one of rugby league’s best forwards, Payne Haas, confirmed his switch in national allegiance from Australia to Samoa.

The Conversation

Queensland great Sam Backo dies, aged 64

Sam Backo has been remembered a Queensland State of Origin great and selfless man off the field, after dying at age 64.

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Sharks' odd couple Katoa and Mulitalo in rarefied air

Cronulla's Sione Katoa and Ronaldo Mulitalo have made NRL history as the most prolific pair of starting wingers since State of Origin began.

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Not done yet: Titans eyeing late run at finals

Gold Coast are set for two big inclusions as they target a late run at the finals, starting with the away clash with Parramatta on Sunday.

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Storm players waiting on Bellamy's big call

Cheeky Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes says coach Craig Bellamy will be "bored at home in his mansion" if he doesn't sign on for another year as Melbourne coach.

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'Spread his wings': Wallabies coach on Cleary switch

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has weighed in on the prospect of a Nathan Cleary code switch, and celebrated the decision of an "integral" playmaker to stay put.

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Tigers coach Kimmorley wants NSW women's Origin job

Wests Tigers NRLW coach Brett Kimmorley says the NSW Women's State of Origin job is of "genuine interest" to him.

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NSW open to handing NRLW coach women's Origin side

NSW could have a first-grade coach back in charge of a State of Origin side for the first time in 15 years, with NRLW mentors an option for the women's team.

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Craig Bellamy: where does Storm coach sit in pantheon of Australian greats?

Heading into his 10th NRL grand final, the Melbourne master is considered among the best ever – and maybe even of any sporting code

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Blues players understand Maguire's sudden exit

NSW State of Origin players say they can completely understand Michael Maguire's sudden exit for Brisbane, claiming they always knew he'd return to club land.

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Broncos to 'move quickly' for Walters' successor

Brisbane will look to recruit a new mentor quickly after announcing the club and head coach Kevin Walters have parted ways.

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Storm rest 11 on run to finals, name three debutants

NRL minor premiers Melbourne have rested a host of stars for their penultimate game of the regular season.

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NRL's Roosters re-sign Origin forwards Leniu, Watson

The Sydney Roosters have re-signed State of Origin stars Connor Watson and Spencer Leniu ahead of the NRL finals.

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Su'A plans Maroons return after starring for Dragons

Jaydn Su'A responded to his State of Origin axing with a blinder in St George Illawarra's 30-26 win over Brisbane and has opened up about his motivations.

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Jobless ex-NRL star avoids conviction for AVO breach

Former NSW State of Origin player James Roberts has been told to prove an AVO breach was out of character as he avoids a conviction.

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Little trace of Fittler's bold Blues era start at MCG

The last time State of Origin visited Melbourne, Brad Fittler ushered in a new era of Blues with 11 NSW debutants. Very few will return for another MCG bout.

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Manly's Brown turns NRL lifeline into new two-year deal

Former NSW State of Origin forward Nathan Brown has extended his contract at Manly, continuing his new lease of life in the NRL.

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Maroons guru of 'Ubuntu' leaves legacy driving Cotter

Queensland's mental strength coach of the past two Origin series, Hugh van Cuylenburg, has left a legacy about gratitude and unity that drives the 2024 squad.

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Hynes injury adds to NSW's horror weekend

NSW coach Michael Maguire is facing the prospect of starting the State of Origin series without Nathan Cleary, Tom Trbojevic and possibly Nicho Hynes.

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Luai desperate to make amends for NSW in Origin

Jarome Luai has detailed his desperation to make up for the pain of last year's State of Origin series, as he fights to win back the NSW No.6 jersey.

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Dragons won't look at swap deal for Lomax: Flanagan

Zac Lomax will stay St George Illawarra until the end of the year after Shane Flanagan refuted earlier suggestions of a player swap for the disgruntled winger.

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Hold off NRLW expansion until 2026, says NSW coach

NSW State of Origin coach Kylie Hilder has called for the NRL to wait until 2026 to expand the women's competition to 12 teams, one year later than expected.

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Best inspired by last year's finals to stay at Knights

Bradman Best says last year's finals run inspired him to prioritise a premiership at Newcastle over money in deciding to re-sign at the Knights.

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Ex-NRL star Carl Webb dies aged 42 after MND battle

Retired rugby league enforcer Carl Webb, who made 12 State of Origin appearances for Queensland, has died aged 42.

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