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Sorry Laurie: tale of two coaches exposes Daley's Blues

The coaching smarts of Queensland's Billy Slater and NSW mentor Laurie Daley are proving poles apart ahead of the State of Origin series decider in Brisbane.

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Nawaqanitawase reflects on bittersweet Origin debut

Code-hopping star Mark Nawaqanitawase has reflected on starring on his State of Origin debut in a thumping NSW defeat to Queensland at the MCG.

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RL:NSW centre dodges ban, Origin future still uncertain

NSW centre Kotoni Staggs can accept a fine for the tackle that landed him in the sin bin during the second half of State of Origin II.

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NSW centre dodges ban, Origin future still uncertain

NSW centre Kotoni Staggs can accept a fine for the tackle that landed him in the sin bin during the second half of State of Origin II.

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RL:'Be remembered for all-time': Blues urged to rise up

Coach Laurie Daley says the Blues must approach the game-three decider in Brisbane as a challenge after they missed wrapping up State of Origin in Melbourne.

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'Be remembered for all-time': Blues urged to rise up

Coach Laurie Daley says the Blues must approach the game-three decider in Brisbane as a challenge after they missed wrapping up State of Origin in Melbourne.

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RL:Series level: Slater hails Maroons' magical second half

Queensland have scored 36 second-half points to run over the top of NSW at the MCG and level the State of Origin series at one apiece.

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Queensland set up State of Origin decider with stunning Game 2 win over NSW

Maroons defeat Blues 44-24 with second-half onslaught at MCG as Selwyn Cobbo hat-trick helps level series at one all

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Record Origin crowd watch gripping game two at MCG

A record State of Origin crowd has turned out for game two at the MCG, topping an 11-year mark set at the same venue.

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Series level: Slater hails Maroons' magical second half

Queensland have scored 36 second-half points to run over the top of NSW at the MCG and level the State of Origin series at one apiece.

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RL:Daley resists late changes for MCG Origin clash

NSW and Queensland will play game two of the State of Origin series as per program with versatile Cameron Murray remaining on the bench.

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How to watch State of Origin Game 2: NRL 2026 FREE streams, TV channels for NSW vs QLD

All the ways to watch State of Origin Game 2 live streams online – including for FREE – with Mark Nawaqanitawase looking to light up NSW vs QLD at the MCG.

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'Playing with confidence': Blues skipper backs star

Blues captain Isaah Yeo says Nathan Cleary's confidence is sky-high, backing the NSW playmaker to deliver another huge State of Origin performance.

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RL:'Very proud': grieving Tino backed to honour late dad

Cameron Munster understands the heartache of losing a father during State of Origin camp so knows what grieving prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is going through now.

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RL:Blues stay solid despite slow State of Origin starts

NSW coach Laurie Daley is keeping faith in his line-up despite the Blues' boasting a winning State of Origin record when Cameron Murray starts at lock.

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Blues stay solid despite slow State of Origin starts

NSW coach Laurie Daley is keeping faith in his line-up despite the Blues' boasting a winning State of Origin record when Cameron Murray starts at lock.

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RL:'Very proud': Maroon backs teammate to honour late dad

Cameron Munster understands the heartache of losing a father during State of Origin camp so knows what grieving prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is going through now.

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'Very proud': grieving Tino backed to honour late dad

Cameron Munster understands the heartache of losing a father during State of Origin camp so knows what grieving prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is going through now.

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RL:Maroons keep Blues in dark on 'Lightning' strike at MCG

Queensland whiz-kid Reece Walsh is named on the bench, but his exact role is the million-dollar question ahead of game two of the State of Origin series.

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Maroons keep Blues in dark on 'Lightning' strike at MCG

Queensland whiz-kid Reece Walsh is named on the bench, but his exact role is the million-dollar question ahead of game two of the State of Origin series.

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I can still play every Test, Lyon tells Aussie bosses

As Nathan Lyon sees it, if NSW can recover to win State of Origin I, he can shake off a "traumatic" hamstring injury and become a must-pick Test player again.

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Roosters teammates set for spicy Origin reunion

Mark Nawaqanitawase plans to seek out Robert Toia in the second State of Origin battle, with his Sydney Roosters teammate giving him the silent treatment.

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RL:Great feeling for Koroisau playing Origin at Tigers

In the last five State of Origin series, just three players have earned selection while playing for NRL strugglers Wests Tigers.

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Great feeling for Koroisau playing Origin at Tigers

In the last five State of Origin series, just three players have earned selection while playing for NRL strugglers Wests Tigers.

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RL:Code-hopping star to make Origin debut with McLean out

Casey McLean has been ruled out of the second State of Origin match after suffering an injury at NSW training, with Mark Nawaqanitawase called in for a debut.

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