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Trbojevic worn down by questions over fitness

Manly star Tom Trbojevic is adamant he has not been playing within himself, and is confident he can operate at full capacity for NSW in State of Origin.

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As Queensland looks to the future for State of Origin I, New South Wales is betting on the past

With Brad Fittler and Billy Slater naming their teams for State of Origin I, both states are in unfamiliar positions their opponents would know well.

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State of Origin 2023 shapes as test of nerve with new blood mixed with experience

The Queensland Maroons and NSW Blues squads boast proven experience and untried talent but there is rust and risk in both states’ selections

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Walsh to debut for Maroons amid Origin selection shocks

Queensland have selected Reece Walsh and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and left out Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai for the State of Origin series opener in Adelaide.

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Jake Trbojevic out, Pangai among NSW Origin rookies

Jake Trbojevic has ruled himself out of State of Origin I with calf soreness, prompting NSW to call Tevita Pangai in as one of three Blues debutants.

The New Daily

Hudson Young won't die wondering in NSW Origin debut

Canberra back-rower Hudson Young looks set to be included in NSW's squad for State of Origin Game 1, something the Raider says he's dreamed about for years.

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Trbojevic ready for Origin after Manly smash Canberra

Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic has shut down any doubt about his fitness for State of Origin, scoring a hat-trick as his side smashed Canberra 42-14 in the NRL.

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Ponga to win Queensland No.1 jersey for Origin I

Queensland coach Billy Slater is set to name Kalyn Ponga at fullback for State of Origin I, with Tom Flegler to be recalled in the pack.

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Felise Kaufusi slapped with three-match ban, likely ruling out State of Origin opener

The only chance for Felise Kaufusi to play State of Origin will be if he fights his grade-two careless high tackle charge and wins at the judiciary.

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Crucial Sunday looms before Blues pick Origin I squad

NSW will have to wait until after the final game of round 12 to be certain of the backline they will take into State of Origin I against Queensland in Adelaide.

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Carrigan draws on Origin advice from Myles

Brisbane and Queensland forward Pat Carrigan will rip into NSW in the State of Origin series with the ethos of Maroons great Nate Myles as inspiration.

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Origin dream lingers for Hopgood after junior defeats

J'maine Hopgood would have laughed if you said he was a Queensland State of Origin contender at the start of the NRL season, but now it's a real possibility.

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Robinson calm as Roosters drop third-straight game

For only the second time in Trent Robinson's tenure, the Sydney Roosters are preparing to enter the crucial State of Origin period with a losing record.

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Reece Walsh's Magic Round performance proves once again he's ready for prime time, and that means State of Origin

Billy Slater will be judged harshly if he makes the "wrong" choice between Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh for State of Origin I. But between Walsh's form and Ponga's Origin III masterclass last year, there's no wrong answer, writes Jon Healy.

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Olakau'atu would be hard for Queensland to handle: DCE

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says Manly teammate Haumole Olakau'atu will be hard for his Maroons to stop in State of Origin if he's picked for NSW.

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Elias urges NSW to stick with Koroisau amid Tigers' woe

Former Balmain and NSW hooker Benny Elias says Wests Tigers' horror start to the year shouldn't cost Api Koroisau his State of Origin spot.

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Slater hails Walsh, Hammer in Maroons No.1 battle

Queensland coach Billy Slater has been impressed with the form of Reece Walsh and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow as the race heats up to don the No.1 for State of Origin.

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RCG ready for Origin ahead of Haas showdown: Arthur

Parramatta prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard will come face-to-face with Brisbane's in-form Payne Haas as the Eels man pursues a NSW State of Origin recall.

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Koloamatangi hopes time at prop boosts NSW Origin claim

South Sydney second-rower Keaon Koloamatangi says his next goal is to play State of Origin for NSW.

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Brimson's Origin hopes hamstrung in Cowboys defeat

A hamstring injury has dealt a blow to Titans' fullback AJ Brimson's hopes of starting for Queensland when State of Origin gets underway on May 31.

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Ex-NRL star Brett Hodgson new Wallabies defence coach

Premiership-winning Wests Tigers NRL star and former NSW State of Origin fullback Brett Hodgson has been named as the Wallabies' new defence coach.

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League hardman Bob Cooper dies aged 67

Bob Cooper, who played in the first State of Origin match for NSW in 1980, has died after a brief battle with cancer aged 67.

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Eligibility move will aid Origin: Fittler

Brad Fittler claims his push for any player to be eligible for State of Origin provided they lived in NSW or Queensland before age 13 will improve the game.

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Addo-Carr races back into NSW Origin frame

Josh Addo-Carr is a step closer to a NSW State of Origin recall with Brad Fittler saying the winger's World Cup shows he is playing better than when overlooked.

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NRL players’ Samoan loyalty spells trouble for State of Origin

The Rugby League World Cup finalists’ success could have a potentially seismic impact on international eligibility rules

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