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Cries of 1995 spur Maroons to gutsiest Perth win

Queensland prop Lindsay Collins has revealed how players began calling out "1995" as inspiration while they defended NSW's late raids in State of Origin II.

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Latest Slater sledge galvanising 'fired up' Maroons

Queensland have revealed how criticism of Billy Slater and questions over his future have the potential to spur on one of the great State of Origin revivals.

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Queensland stay alive after holding off stirring NSW comeback in State of Origin classic

The Maroons withstood a stirring second-half Blues comeback at a sodden Optus Stadium to level the series at 1-1 and set up a decider in Sydney

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State of Origin 2025 Game 2: Qld Maroons beat NSW Blues 26-24 – as it happened

Queensland produced another underdog Origin performance for the ages to withstand a rampaging NSW comeback in the rain

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Daley has shot to finally put Maroon dynasty behind him

Wednesday's State of Origin II comes 11 years to the day after Laurie Daley won his one series as NSW coach. He can finally clinch a second one in Perth.

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Pressure mounts on Queensland with State of Origin history on NSW’s side

The Maroons have never won two matches on the road to turn around an Origin series and the Blues hold all the cards ahead of Game 2 in Perth

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From rattled to Origin return: Blues prop's wild month

Stefano Utoikamanu could have been forgiven for thinking his State of Origin chances were shot after a spray from NSW advisor Craig Bellamy at Magic Round.

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'Won't beat them for 100 years': Legend warns Maroons

Queensland face their worst losing run in State of Origin in almost 30 years and legend Chris Close has outlined the ramifications if they don't lift in Perth.

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Munster takes toughest carry in decades as captain

Cameron Munster's sudden rise to Queensland captain has left him with the toughest job of any Maroons leader in three decades ahead of State of Origin II.

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Daley inspiration has Kiraz fighting for Origin dream

Jacob Kiraz has opened up on a conversation with Laurie Daley that inspired him to continue fighting for a State of Origin debut following two close calls.

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Maroons No.9 not interested in horror starting stat

Harry Grant has shot down concerns over his record as a starting hooker in State of Origin, with data showing the Maroons are better off with him on the bench.

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Crichton could easily be helping Blues prepare in Perth

In another world, Angus Crichton could be starting State of Origin week in Perth playing in an opposed session against NSW while representing the Western Force.

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Painful memories: Daley knows the Origin job not done

NSW can wrap up a second straight State of Origin series in Perth, but the way a teenage Payne Haas was once treated in Queensland shows why it won't be easy.

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Winging it: Holmes, Maroons search for best in the west

Valentine Holmes admits it's only natural to fear for your State of Origin future after a heavy loss, but thinks he and the Maroons will respond in Perth.

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Luai answers Blues' SOS call for State of Origin II

Jarome Luai has arrived in NSW's State of Origin camp only hours after an injury struck down one of the team's most crucial players.

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Utoikamanu moves to make Origin mark after 2023 tease

Stefano Utoikamanu has spent two years thinking about the fact he was teased by 12 minutes of State of Origin. A move to Melbourne helped earn a second shot.

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Larrikin to leader: Munster to captain Maroons in Perth

Melbourne Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster will be the next Queensland skipper, replacing Daly Cherry-Evans for the second State of Origin clash against NSW.

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Have you watched him? Maroons defend Mam's selection

Billy Slater says people are entitled to opinions on Ezra Mam's State of Origin call up, but says he is worth picking three games back from a drug-driving ban..

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Cherry-Evans dropped in one of two Maroons changes

Queensland coach Billy Slater has left leave Daly Cherry-Evans out of the Maroons' side for State of Origin II, while also recalling Kurt Capewell.

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Tiger's name the only way to explain Origin snub: Benji

Benji Marshall has claimed Terrell May's name and reputation has counted against the prop in his bid for State of Origin honours.

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Bad news for Maroons as Cowboys flyer still sidelined

Murray Taulagi's hopes of lining up in the second State of Origin match appear over with news he will miss the last round before teams are picked.

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Jealous Sharks star says Origin rule change not answer

Addin Fonua-Blake has admitted he may not have played for New Zealand had he been better advised, given his one Test means he cannot play State of Origin.

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Koloamatangi ready for Origin after Blues injury blow

Keaon Koloamatangi says he's better prepared for Origin than he was in his NSW debut, having entered the reckoning after the Blues suffered an injury setback.

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Cherry-Evans makes Origin statement in big Manly win

Daly Cherry-Evans says he would be at peace with whatever call Queensland make on his State of Origin future, after starring in Manly's 34-6 win over Brisbane.

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Souths make call on Blues superstar as key returns near

Latrell Mitchell's availability after State of Origin could loom as crucial in South Sydney's bid to stay in the top eight, against a fully-fit Warriors side.

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