The Latest Breaking News from State of Origin

'Silence a lot': history calls for Blues in script flip

NSW have been bashed from pillar to post this State of Origin series but Laurie Daley has his team ready to play their best in the decider and make history.

AAP · Jul 7

Don't do it for me, coach tells NSW ahead of decider

Laurie Daley says NSW should not be using criticism of their coach as their primary motivator ahead of the State of Origin decider.

AAP · Jul 6

Can NSW win State of Origin decider on Queensland turf? History shows it’s possible

The Blues face an uphill battle to claim the series when they meet the Maroons in game three of the 2026 series in Brisbane

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6

Dolphin heeds NSW's call and makes history in decider

Jack Bostock will become the first Dolphins player to represent NSW when he runs out in the State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium.

AAP · Jul 5

'Sweeter Caroline' note awaits Maroons half in decider

Maroons half Sam Walker will be looking to make some sweet music in the State of Origin decider in Brisbane.

AAP · Jul 4

NSW's chief wind-up merchant back with a vengeance

Back from his knee injury, feisty NSW second-rower Liam Martin will be making up for lost time when he returns to the State of Origin arena in the decider.

AAP · Jul 4

'Freaky': Hammer backs Fuller to nail it in Phinland

The Dolphins have a perfect record this year when without their State of Origin guns - and Trai Fuller and Tevita Naufahu are two players who love to stand up.

AAP · Jul 4

'He'll be okay': NSW confident in playmaker's recovery

Ethan Strange was a spectator at NSW training on Saturday, but teammates insist he is on track to play in the State of Origin decider.

AAP · Jul 4

Bulldogs star on stand-by after NSW's injury scare

NSW have settled on their back-up plan as Ethan Strange fights to overcome an injury he suffered at training.

AAP · Jul 3

NSW enforcer 'won't back down' on return to Brisbane

Ahead of the 2026 State of Origin decider, NSW forward Haumole Olakau'atu is looking back on his role in a tense melee during the corresponding game in 2024.

AAP · Jul 3