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The Latest Breaking News from State of Origin

Fressard's path from school expulsion to Origin arena

It wasn't until Jayme Fressard was expelled from high school that someone put a footy in her hands. Now, she's a chance to break a State of Origin record.

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'Can't win': Clarkson skeptical on Origin timing

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is skeptical State of Origin can successfully fit into the busy modern-day AFL schedule.

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Keeley Davis moves on from Origin eye-gouge saga

Keeley Davis has put the women's State of Origin eye-gouging saga behind her as NSW looks to close out a series victory in Sydney.

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Preston's lawyer hits out as Dogs star banned for four

A dejected Jacob Preston has copped a four-game ban after being found guilty of a crusher tackle, while his lawyer accused the NRL of being rife with diving.

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'Firecracker' Gilbert endorsed for Maroons return

Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert is tipped to complete a remarkable injury comeback and return to the State of Origin arena for the first time in two years..

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Mann ready to join Beetson as oldest Maroons debutants

More than a decade after making an NRL debut as a centre, Canterbury lock Kurt Mann believes he is more ready than ever to take his chance in State of Origin.

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Davis drops women's Origin eye-gouging complaint

With approval from Keeley Davis, the match review committee has opted not to charge anyone over the alleged eye gouging incident from State of Origin I.

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Southwell, NSW debutants shine in record Origin win

NSW have begun their new era in style, thrashing Queensland by 32-12 in the women's State of Origin series opener.

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Women’s State of Origin 2025 Game 1: NSW Blues beat Queensland in opener – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Blues dominated the second at Suncorp Stadium to take a 1-0 series lead with a 32-12 win

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Walsh up for fight with Cobbo for Broncos fullback spot

Reece Walsh concedes will miss the opening State of Origin clash with injury as he looks forward to the competition for his Brisbane jersey with Selwyn Cobbo.

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Welcome to country ceremonies to go ahead at Women’s State of Origin and NRL’s Magic Round

Welcome to country ceremonies will be held as planned this week with the NRL remaining committed to its Reconciliation Action Plan

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Players call for changes to women's Origin schedule

Women's State of Origin players on both sides have called for the three-match series to be played in the context of an NRLW season.

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How NSW's new halves will attack women's Origin opener

NSW playmakers Tiana Penitani Gray and Jesse Southwell will take key lessons learned from a six-week camp into next week's State of Origin opener in Brisbane.

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Strange new era begins with fresh faces for NSW Origin

New halves and competition for squad places has Sky Blues coach John Strange confident NSW can start the women's State of Origin series on a high.

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Munster's left-field fix for Maroons selection headache

Queensland star Cameron Munster says he is no certainty for State of Origin and could be utilised as a No.14 if Billy Slater sticks with Tom Dearden.

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Storm's Grant in doubt for Origin with hamstring injury

Melbourne captain Harry Grant is set to miss four to six weeks with a hamstring injury and is in doubt for Queensland's State of Origin opener.

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At least three Maroons to debut in women's Origin I

Queenslanders Rory Owen, Jasmine Peters, Hayley Maddick, Jada Ferguson, Georgia Hannaway and Tavarna Papalii are all in the mix for State of Origin debuts.

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Katoa quashes Sydney scuttlebutt, confirms Blues dream

Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has scuppered rumours he wants to return to Sydney and revealed why playing for NSW at State of Origin level is a goal.

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Eels' Lomax out for six weeks, racing clock for Origin

Zac Lomax is at long odds to play for NSW in State of Origin I after the Parramatta winger suffered a fractured foot in his side's win over St George Illawarra.

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Could be time to stop representative swaps: Bennett

Wayne Bennett has suggested changes to the eligibility system that will stop players running out in State of Origin and representing Tonga or Samoa.

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NSW coach John Strange backs women's Origin in Vegas

NSW State of Origin coach John Strange has weighed into debate as to the future of the women's fixture on the Las Vegas program.

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NSW coach Laurie Daley open to new Origin captain

NSW coach Laurie Daley is a big fan of Jake Trbojevic, but cannot guarantee the Manly workhorse will be his captain for this year's State of Origin series.

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AFL captains back more representative football

AFL captains Patrick Dangerfield, Patrick Cripps and Darcy Moore are enthusiastic about the return of State Of Origin-style matches.

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Tigers charge more for trials seat than Origin ticket

Wests Tigers' ticket prices for a pre-season challenge double-header have come under the microscope.

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Fatty goes from lipstick, high heels to Origin glory

Queensland's 1995 State of Origin coach Paul Vautin has waxed lyrical about a famous 3-0 series win and what it means for today's Maroons 30 years later.

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