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The Latest Breaking News from State of Origin

Baby Broncos to cop NRL depth test against Warriors

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is eager to gauge the club's depth as they deal with five State of Origin-enforced absentees in Saturday's clash with the Warriors.

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Rabbitohs must wear blame for Cook's Origin snub: Coach

South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says the Rabbitohs' performance against Parramatta last week likely thwarted Damien Cook's State of Origin bid.

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Murray vows control in early tackles for health's sake

Cameron Murray has put the onus on himself to control his emotion in State of Origin, not wanting to fall victim to another first-tackle concussion for NSW.

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'It's something we should all be proud of': The legacy and future of Pasifika players in State of Origin

With yet another Pasifika player set to enter the State of Origin arena, the legacy and future of that community on rugby league's grandest stage has never been stronger.

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Blues enforcer Martin sets sights on wounded Munster

Liam Martin had been at risk of missing the State of Origin series through injury but is now primed to reprise his role as Cameron Munster's agitator in chief.

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State of Origin: Payne Haas explains how he is changing his game to dominate Game One

Payne Haas is the runaway Dally M leader and has a claim to be the best rugby league player in the world. After four years playing for New South Wales, the time has come for him to dominate State of Origin football.

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Jack De Belin set to be named Dragons captain

St George Illawarra will name Jack de Belin as their captain with Ben Hunt away on State of Origin duties.

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Tevita Pangai Junior is the most unexpected New South Wales selection in years and the ultimate State of Origin wildcard

Tevita Pangai Junior has not always played to the limits of his considerable talent but his shock Origin selection could be just what New South Wales need in the series opener, writes Nick Campton.

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'It is mine to lose': Walsh will play No.1 his way

Queensland debutant Reece Walsh does not intend to relinquish his No.1 jersey to Kalyn Ponga and he will express himself in the State of Origin series opener

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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.

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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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