The Latest Breaking News from State of Origin

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.

AAP · May 23, 2023

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.

ABC News · May 23, 2023

'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

AAP · May 22, 2023

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 · May 21, 2023

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.

AAP · May 21, 2023

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.

AAP · May 21, 2023

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.

AAP · May 21, 2023

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.

ABC News · May 21, 2023

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.

AAP · May 20, 2023

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.

AAP · May 20, 2023