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State of Origin sells itself as winds of change leave violence and hate behind

The rugby league showpiece series is making the most of a new formula as players and coaches save any war of words for the battle on the field

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Slater admits to nerves, hails his two trump cards

As Queensland welcome back their two most influential players, coach Billy Slater admits to nerves ahead of the State of Origin series opener.

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Blues rubbish Cleary claims on eve of State of Origin I

Nathan Cleary is set to play his first State of Origin game in almost two years at Suncorp Stadium, and Blues teammates say the star No.7 has nothing to prove.

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NSW Blues beef up security after State of Origin training footage leak

New South Wales coach Laurie Daley has pledged to review security procedures around State of Origin preparations

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Crichton set to play for Blues and Daley 'good as gold'

Stephen Crichton's corked leg has improved and NSW expect the star centre to be able to face Queensland in State of Origin I at Suncorp Stadium.

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Who dares wings: Val Holmes in on medal performance

Valentine Holmes has scored nine of his 13 State of Origin tries playing on the wing and he's set to join a prestigious club in his 20th match in maroon.

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Destroyer Toia gets Maroons tick from 1995 tyro Ikin

Ben Ikin, the youngest and least experienced State of Origin debutant, has explained why 10-game NRL rookie Robert Toia can shine on Queensland debut.

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Why Moses' Origin encore could eclipse toughest moment

Mitchell Moses finished last year's State of Origin decider with a ruptured biceps, but there's two reasons his Brisbane return with the Blues could be tougher.

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State of Origin Game 1: where the 2025 series opener will be won and lost

From the Mitch Moses-Nathan Cleary axis to how the inexperienced Maroons’ forwards perform, this year’s series throws up a number of questions

The Guardian - AU

Daley back with hope it's not same old blues for NSW

Laurie Daley's return to the NSW State of Origin job is a throwback to some of the Blues' toughest days. But this time he coaches a team expected to win.

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Munster, DCE to pass Maroons legends on all-time list

Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry-Evans will become the second-most capped halves pairing in Queensland history in the State of Origin series opener.

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Moses parks ego as Blues' injury cloud darkens

Stephen Crichton has added to the Blues' injury concerns while Mitchell Moses is adamant he can co-exist with Nathan Cleary in the halves.

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Moses was always destined to be a star: NSW great

All eyes will be on Mitchell Moses come the State of Origin series opener, but one NSW legend is convinced the Blues' five-eighth will be up to the challenge.

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Blues bank on 31-year first to help conquer Suncorp

NSW have entered enemy territory for the start of this State of Origin series, but know a 31-year first in their squad can help them prepare for battle.

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'Don't care': Crichton goes from mentor to tormentor

Angus Crichton is on a State of Origin collision course with NRL teammate Robert Toia as NSW prepare to target the Queensland debutant in the series opener.

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Yeo a leader from moment the teen arrived at Penrith

Isaah Yeo is set to become the 22nd man to captain NSW in State of Origin. His leadership comes as no surprise to anyone who saw his first Penrith pre-season.

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How Dearden plans to pull off Maroons' mystery role

Tom Dearden has no shortage of inspiration as he prepares to become the latest Queensland playmaker to wear the No.14 in Brisbane's State of Origin opener.

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Maroons prop's Origin plea for refs to 'let it slide'

Queensland front-rower Moeaki Fotuaika has made a not-so-subtle State of Origin wish regarding the NRL's crackdown on high contact.

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Water-logged Blues say wet good prep for sunny Suncorp

NSW's second State of Origin training session looked like it could almost be washed out, but players say that's good preparation for a dry Suncorp Stadium.

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NSW tipping Maroons fans to spark Blues' 'loose cannon'

Spencer Leniu is set to enter the State of Origin series opener at Suncorp Stadium as public enemy No.1, and Angus Crichton says it will suit the NSW fireball.

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Changes as Maroons fight to avoid women's Origin sweep

Queensland coach Tahnee Norris has made changes for the third women's State of Origin match as the Maroons hope to avoid a series whitewash.

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History repeats with Bulldogs bitten by Origin rule

Not for the first time, Canterbury are preparing to lose a player to State of Origin duty, but they are unlikely to see him take the field in the series opener.

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Roosters turn to Dom Young amid Origin depth test

Dom Young will play his first NRL game in a month as the Sydney Roosters, Penrith and other clubs brace for the start of the State of Origin period.

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Trbojevic brothers moving on from Origin disappointment

The 2025 State of Origin series opener marks NSW's first game without both of Tom and Jake Trbojevic in three years.

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Gilbert cops latest injury hit, Roosters prop sidelined

Dolphins and Queensland forward Tom Gilbert will miss at least three months in the latest injury blow that will extend his State of Origin hiatus.

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