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Ponga return at No.1 is Hammer blow to Blues: Hodges

Kalyn Ponga and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow are in a battle to play fullback for Queensland and Maroons great Justin Hodges believes it should be Ponga.

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Paps puts hand up for Origin utility role with Blues

Ryan Papenhuyzen says he'd wear any number if it meant a State of Origin debut, with the flying fullback also nominating a Storm teammate for Blues selection.

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Bellamy backs Papenhuyzen for NSW Origin call-up

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says superstar fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen, who scored four tries in their 64-0 romp over Wests Tigers, is Origin ready.

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Tino cleared as Maroons star accepts his Origin fate

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is breathing a sigh of relief but fellow Queensland star Ben Hunt has given up hope of featuring in the State of Origin opener.

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'No regrets', Olakau'atu reveals Origin flip over melee

After initially wishing he'd never been involved in a wild off-field melee in State of Origin last year, now Haumole Olakau'atu says he has no regrets.

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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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Maroons resist selection shake-up for women's Origin II

Queensland will not make wholesale changes to the side that lost game one of the women's Origin series, with forward Chelsea Lenarduzzi the only new face.

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Moses or Luai: five-eighth speculation remains for NSW

Sticking with a recognised No.6 or picking a halfback who has lit up the NRL since his return is just one of the burning questions for NSW before Origin.

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Staggs credits soulmate on cusp of new Broncos deal

Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs has opened up on his new deal, a possible State of Origin recall and how his partner helped save him from oblivion.

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'I won't walk out on Titans': Tino's solemn promise

Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, ahead of his 100th match, says he will stick out his 10-year deal, as Moeaki Fotuaika talks Origin hopes.

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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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'Love to play Origin': visions of Inglis drive Toia

Sydney Roosters prodigy Robert Toia wants to represent Queensland like Greg Inglis did, and credits mentoring from club legend Joey Manu for his red-hot form.

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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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Why NSW moved Penitani Gray for Origin opener

NSW's John Strange era kicks off at Suncorp Stadium with a surprise halves combination set to guide the way in Origin game one.

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Aiken strengthens deadly Maroons one-two punch with Ali

Queensland five-eighth and Golden Boot winner Tarryn Aiken is the best female player in the world and credits her Origin halves liaison with Ali Brigginshaw.

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How Brown's fire and ice create Origin field goal magic

Queensland field-goal queen Lauren Brown, a firefighter by day and night, explains what pressure is and why she thrives in do-or-die State of Origin moments.

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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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'Burns a hole': pain that drives Brigginshaw in Origin

Queensland co-captain Ali Brigginshaw is relentless in her quest for Origin success and it all goes back to when rugby league was ripped away from her.

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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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Tedesco unburdened by Origin talk ahead of Edwards bout

As he goes head to head with Dylan Edwards, James Tedesco says he's playing with a clearer mind without constant speculation over his Origin credentials.

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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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