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The Latest Breaking News from Origin II

Best good to go in troublesome left-centre role

NSW expect Bradman Best to be fine to play in the State of Origin decider, after getting through his first training session in Blues camp for game three.

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NSW's so-called grub almost an angel in eyes of NRL

Liam Martin is set to be public enemy No.1 in Queensland for State of Origin III, but his judiciary record tells the story of a choir boy rather than a grub.

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Maroons coach Slater unfazed by Grant, Ponga concerns

Kalyn Ponga and Harry Grant have both been dealing with fitness concerns in recent weeks, but that won't necessarily rule them out of State of Origin III.

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Maroons' Tabuai-Fidow boost as clubs rest Origin stars

Dolphins star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will be among a galaxy of stars to miss the NRL's round 17, but will be fit to boost Queensland in State of Origin III.

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Fired up Martin over toe blow and fit to face Maroons

Liam Martin has shown no ill effects from his lingering toe injury as he returned to training for NSW, with the Blues second-rower raring to go in Origin II.

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Suaalii mimics Walsh as Blues step up Origin II prep

When the Blues wanted someone to emulate Reece Walsh as they worked on plans to stop Queensland's No.1 they called on Origin 'villain' Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

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Souths' Cam Murray returns with Origin clock ticking

With the days counting down to State of Origin II selection, Cam Murray has been named on the bench for Souths against Brisbane as he returns from a hip injury.

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Panthers back Martin, Edwards to be fit for Origin II

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary claims Dylan Edwards and Liam Martin should both recover in time to face Queensland in State of Origin II.

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Kimmorley a secret weapon for NSW ahead of Origin II

A 10-time NSW representative and an NRLW coach, Brett Kimmorley has provided some valuable insights for the Sky Blues ahead of State of Origin II.

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NSW's Cook not averse to Origin centre reprise

There's little chance of NSW repeating their call to move Damien Cook to centre for Origin III, but the Rabbitohs rake would be up for the challenge.

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Blues' Fittler denies swinging the axe for Origin III

Not since 2019 has Brad Fittler made as many changes to his NSW side as he did for Origin III, but the coach doesn't believe he has taken drastic action.

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'Biased' Murray wants more Rabbitohs in Origin III

South Sydney captain Cameron Murray openly admits he's got skin in the game when calling for more Rabbitohs in NSW's squad for game three of State of Origin.

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Luai, Walsh sent off for headbutting in Origin II

Jarome Luai and Reece Walsh have been sent off for head-butting one another in the final seconds of State of Origin II.

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Embarrassment can be good motivator, NSW coach Fittler

Brad Fittler says his NSW team can't afford to slip up by relaxing again if they are ahead late in State of Origin II in Brisbane on Wednesday night.

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Versatile Cotter a deadly tentacle in Maroons octopus

Reuben Cotter has been named on the bench for Queensland but coach Billy Slater says he could start in the back row or slot in at hooker during Origin II.

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Injury rules NSW star Latrell Mitchell out of State of Origin II

Latrell Mitchell's calf injury has ruled him out of State of Origin II in a significant blow to NSW's hopes of levelling the series.

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NSW star Latrell Mitchell out of State of Origin II

NSW Blues star Latrell Mitchell will miss a second consecutive State of Origin match with the calf injury he suffered late last month.

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Fittler slams 'ridiculous' Burton sin-bin

NSW coach Brad Fittler isn't sure why Matt Burton joined Dane Gagai in the sin-bin after the pair's fight triggered an all-in scuffle in State of Origin III.

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Cook provides Blues perfect Origin recipe

Damien Cook may have had to settle for a bench role in State of Origin II but the Blues hooker says he's enjoying taking on Queensland while fully fresh.

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Haas out of Origin as Blues bank on McLean

Payne Haas won't play for NSW in Origin III with Jordan McLean named to replace him in next Wednesday's series decider at Suncorp Stadium.

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Queensland's Kaufusi out of Origin finale

Billy Slater says Felise Kaufusi won't play in State of Origin III but the Queensland coach expects Cameron Munster and Kalyn Ponga to be available.

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Bellamy backs Munster to be fit for Origin

Craig Bellamy says his five-eighth Cameron Munster is likely to be fit to play for Queensland in Origin III after missing Melbourne's loss to Manly.

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State of Origin III already sold out

More than two weeks out from kick-off at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, the State of Origin decider has sold out.

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State of Origin II: The five moments that caught the eye as New South Wales thrashed Queensland in Perth

Whether it was a controversial sin binning or just some Nathan Cleary brilliance that made the difference, here are the five key talking points as New South Wales won State of Origin II.

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NSW player ratings for State of Origin II

NSW have forced a State of Origin series decider with a dominant display in Perth, seeing off Queensland 44-12 to tie the series at 1-1.

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