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The Latest Breaking News from State of Origin

Quite the legacy: Retiring Roosters duo add extra spice

Two of the NRLW's biggest stars will retire at season's end with Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter giving the unbeaten Sydney Roosters even more motivation.

AAP · Sep 16

Maroons search for new coach suffers double setback

Cameron Smith and Kevin Walters have ruled out replacing Billy Slater as Queensland State of Origin coach, leaving Matt Ballin and Ben Te'o as leading options.

AAP · Aug 17

Brown field of dreams snaps Dolphins' record win streak

The Dolphins' club record run of eight straight victories is over after Newcastle star Dylan Brown delivered a match-winning field goal.

AAP · Jul 5

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RL:Christian NRL star backs Israel Folau's push for return

A former State of Origin prop has thrown his support behind Israel Folau's audacious bid to return to the NRL with Wests Tigers.

AAP · Jun 22

Christian NRL star backs Israel Folau's push for return

A former State of Origin prop has thrown his support behind Israel Folau's audacious bid to return to the NRL with Wests Tigers.

AAP · Jun 22

'Their problem': Broncos' star recruit unfazed by slump

State of Origin forward Mitch Barnett is unfazed by Brisbane's poor form as he prepares to join the NRL club as their star recruit next year.

AAP · Jun 13

AFL:'No-brainer': AFL, SA reach new Gather Round deal

While the new Gather Round deal has been confirmed, with the introduction of a player parade, what happens with the AFL State of Origin revival remains unclear.

AAP · Jun 11

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'No-brainer': AFL, SA reach new Gather Round deal

While the new Gather Round deal has been confirmed, with the introduction of a player parade, what happens with the AFL State of Origin revival remains unclear.

AAP · Jun 11

Koula 'not too fazed' by rare Origin challenge

Usually a centre or fullback, NSW rookie Tolu Koula is preparing to make his State of Origin debut on the wing in the series opener at Accor Stadium.

AAP · May 26

Ex-NRL player's child-choking and assault charges heard

Josh McGuire's solicitor has pressed for "pertinent" evidence to be disclosed to his legal team after the ex-NRL star was charged with assaulting a child.

AAP · Feb 2

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 · Nov 7, 2025

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 · Aug 19, 2025

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.

AAP · Aug 3, 2025

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.

AAP · Aug 2, 2025

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AAP · Jun 21, 2025

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.

AAP · Jun 3, 2025

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.

AAP · May 30, 2025

'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.

AAP · Nov 28, 2024

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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AAP · Nov 19, 2024

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.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2024

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

AAP · Oct 1, 2024

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.

AAP · Sep 26, 2024

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.

AAP · Aug 27, 2024

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.

AAP · Aug 20, 2024

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.

AAP · Jul 14, 2024

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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