NSW vow to control aggression in Origin 'tinderbox' NSW have made it clear they won't be lulled into going down to 12 men in the State of Origin decider, even if Queensland attempt to repeat the brawl of 2022. AAP · Jul 16, 2024
Blues refuse to buy into Queensland spirit 'bravado' NSW State of Origin players have heard the Maroons talk about the Queensland spirit for generations. They're still not sure it actually exists. AAP · Jul 15, 2024
Blues ignore history but must take lessons from past NSW have adopted the approach that past results at Suncorp Stadium are irrelevant, but they must still take lessons from previous the State of Origin wins. AAP · Jul 15, 2024
Origin moment awaits for big-game player Crichton Stephen Crichton has provided the most famous grand final moment at Suncorp Stadium and now he believes better is yet to come for NSW in State of Origin. AAP · Jul 14, 2024
Hamiso targets 'a Lote' of tries in Origin decider Queensland flyer Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow can equal the great Lote Tuqiri for most Maroons tries in a State of Origin series if he scores in the Origin decider. AAP · Jul 14, 2024
Slater warns Suncorp won't guarantee Maroons victory Queensland have a stellar record in State of Origin series deciders but more than the venue will be required for the Maroons to win, says coach Billy Slater. AAP · Jul 13, 2024
Cobbo return will lift fired up Maroons: Renouf Queensland great Steve Renouf is confident outside backs Selwyn Cobbo and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow can create havoc in the State of Origin series decider. AAP · Jul 12, 2024
Maroons draw on memories of Origin 'chaos' for decider Queensland's ability to overcome a string of setbacks and win the 2022 State of Origin series in Brisbane is fuelling belief ahead of another decider. AAP · Jul 11, 2024
Crichton brothers face off in NSW Origin warm up Stephen Crichton has had some help from home in preparation for the State of Origin decider, with his brother Christian taking him on at Blues training. AAP · Jul 11, 2024
Headgear Harry: Grant trains in Maroons' decider boost Queensland's Harry Grant, nursing a sternum injury and wearing headgear to protect a wound, has trained strongly ahead of the State of Origin decider. AAP · Jul 11, 2024
Recall of Maroons warrior Gagai a masterstroke: Parker Veteran Dane Gagai has been described as the ultimate Queenslander whose return for the State of Origin decider will add passion and a winning mentality. AAP · Jul 10, 2024
Ponga a risk but Suncorp is Maroons 14th man: Bennett Wayne Bennett says the selection of "wonderful" Kalyn Ponga is a risk for the State of Origin decider but insists Suncorp Stadium is the ace up Maroons' sleeve. AAP · Jul 10, 2024
Olakau'atu concedes Maguire was right to drop him Haumole Olakau'atu has declared Mitchell Barnett a man made for State of Origin, conceding it was the right call for the Warriors lock to claim his NSW jersey. AAP · Jul 10, 2024
Broncos selection shock as Smoothy named at lock Brisbane, hit by injuries and State of Origin, have been forced to make innovative changes to their 17 for the NRL clash with St George Illawarra. AAP · Jul 9, 2024
AAP · Jul 9, 2024 Old housemate on high alert for rejuvenated Ponga Connor Watson has endured a similar path to the State of Origin decider as Kalyn Ponga and he knows how dangerous his old housemate can be for Queensland.
AAP · Jul 9, 2024 'Life flashed before my eyes': Luai laughs off rescue Five-eighth Jarome Luai has been rescued by a lifeguard after going out in a wave pool during a surfing session in NSW State of Origin camp.
AAP · Jul 8, 2024 Barnett Origin debut after missing birth for Blues Mitchell Barnett's work ethic helped convince Michael Maguire to hand him a NSW State of Origin debut, after he missed the birth of his child for training.
AAP · Jul 8, 2024 Plath to answer Dolphins SOS for hooker against Souths The Dolphins face a rampant South Sydney without their State of Origin guns and with Max Plath set for a vital positional change.
AAP · Jul 8, 2024 Knights pair assemble for Maroons' Origin decider Newcastle teammates Dane Gagai and Kalyn Ponga will be key to Queensland's fortunes after being recalled for the Brisbane State of Origin decider.
AAP · Jul 8, 2024 Fifita's standard still below last year: Slater Queensland coach Billy Slater has explained why he overlooked David Fifita and dropped Jaydn Su'A for the State of Origin series decider.
AAP · Jul 8, 2024 Slater rejects claims he's rattled ahead of decider Billy Slater has insisted a decision not to have his Queensland players front the media at the start of State of Origin camp is not a sign he is rattled.
AAP · Jul 7, 2024 Ponga back, Fifita snubbed in Maroons team revamp Queensland have recalled Kalyn Ponga, Selwyn Cobbo and Dane Gagai for the State of Origin series decider, with David Fifita left out again.
AAP · Jul 7, 2024 Maroons coach Slater unfazed by Grant, Ponga concerns Kalyn Ponga and Harry Grant have both been dealing with fitness concerns in recent weeks, but that won't necessarily rule them out of State of Origin III.
AAP · Jul 6, 2024 Burton comes up clutch on eve of NSW team selection With a spot in the NSW State of Origin team set to open up, Matt Burton has sent a timely reminder of his ability to excel in pressure situations.
AAP · Jul 6, 2024 Mitchell set to miss Origin III with foot injury NSW have been left weighing up potential options to replace Latrell Mitchell, with the superstar Blues centre likely to be ruled out of State of Origin III.