The Latest Breaking News from State of Origin

Origin-bound Daicos leans on past Pies heartbreak

Nick Daicos will play for Victoria in State of Origin then turn his focus to taking Collingwood back to the top of the AFL.

AAP · Nov 18, 2025

'Unhinged' Jakovich bites back at Origin rival Lyon

Offering umbrellas to the soft Vics and questioning the big-game mettle of Garry Lyon - Glenn Jakovich is having fun stirring the State of Origin pot.

AAP · Nov 14, 2025

'We want to belt them': Vics talk up AFL Origin revival

Victoria want to "belt" Western Australia in the AFL's first State of Origin match in 27 years, naming Marcus Bontempelli among four walk-up starts in the team.

AAP · Nov 14, 2025

'Unusual' stat Sharks will own with grand-final berth

If Cronulla beat Melbourne at AAMI Park, they'll become the first team in 20 years to make it to the NRL grand final without any State of Origin players.

AAP · Sep 25, 2025

WA champion tips 'torrid' Origin experience for Big V

West Coast legend Glen Jakovich expects Western Australia to take the fight to Victoria when State of Origin football returns to the AFL calendar.

AAP · Sep 15, 2025

AFL confirms State of Origin football to return in 2026 after 27-year hiatus

The AFL’s marquee State of Origin fixture will return next year after an absence of 26 years, with Western Australia to host Victoria in Perth on Valentine’s Day

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025

Footy fans help consumer spending roar into growth

A British and Irish Lions rugby tour and the State of Origin league decider helped push household spending up in July, the latest CommBank data shows.

AAP · Aug 14, 2025

Dillon says AFL State of Origin call hopefully 'soon'

Amid reports that State of Origin will return to the AFL next February, Andrew Dillon says negotiations are still ongoing.

AAP · Aug 12, 2025

Bennett wants overhaul of international league rules

Wayne Bennett has backed alterations to State of Origin eligibility rules, but believes changes also need to happen at an international level.

AAP · Jul 25, 2025

Carrigan gets second wind at Broncos after Origin

Brisbane lock Pat Carrigan has found another gear in the charge to the finals after taking a different approach to handling the aftermath of State of Origin.

AAP · Jul 22, 2025