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The Latest Breaking News from Xavier Coates

Everything you need to know before State of Origin game two kicks off

NSW and Queensland face off in State of Origin II tonight. Here's what you need to know before kick-off.

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How the King inspired Taulagi Origin rise

Murray Taulagi played rugby union until he was 16 but says a brush with Wally Lewis was all it took to convince him to pledge his allegiance to the Maroons.

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Maroons squad revealed for Origin game two as Murray Taulagi gets the call-up

Jai Arrow will start on the bench for the Maroons as Billy Slater confirms fresh blood will replace the injured Xavier Coates.

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Arrow, Taulagi in for steady Slater's Qld

Queensland coach Billy Slater has replaced the injured Reuben Cotter and Xavier Coates with Jai Arrow and Murray Taulagi respectively for State of Origin II.

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Newcastle Knights discard Grant Anderson lives out his dream on debut for Melbourne Storm

"You're an NRL player now, and nobody can take that away from you."

Newcastle Herald

Bellamy buoyed by makeshift Storm backline

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy continues to prove his coaching excellence with his workmanlike backline downing a star-studded Sydney Roosters side.

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Storm ponder wing replacement for Coates

Melbourne are still to decide who will replace injured State of Origin winger Xavier Coates for their NRL clash with Sydney Roosters at the SCG.

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Booze ban behind Munster's Qld 'madness'

Cameron Munster hasn't been tempted to break his booze ban while in Origin camp, even after his teammates toasted his man of the match performance in Sydney.

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State of Origin I: The five moments that stole the spotlight as Queensland defeat New South Wales 16-10

From Jack Wighton proving early that his selection at centre was warranted, to some glittering Cameron Munster magic, these were the five moments that stole the spotlight in Queensland's gutsy victory over New South Wales in Origin I.

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Qld rookies shine, leaders seal Origin win

Queensland's first-timers made their mark before their established stars led them to a series-opening State of Origin win in Sydney on Wednesday night.

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Origin call has Coates floating on clouds

Work with retired Collingwood AFL captain Nick Maxwell has added to Queenslander Xavier Coates' aerial threat ahead of Wednesday's State of Origin opener.

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Queensland's turn to make big Origin calls

A day after Brad Fittler has taken the first big gamble of the State of Origin series, Queensland coach Billy Slater will unveil his maiden Maroons side.

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Why each top eight team can win the premiership … and why they can't

At the halfway point of the NRL season, Campo's Corner makes the case for and against any of the top eight sides winning the premiership.

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Broncos young gun backed for Maroons

Brisbane young gun Selwyn Cobbo has been backed as a Queensland State of Origin bolter by NRL teammate Kotoni Staggs after the Maroons lost winger Kyle Feldt.

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Knights last in NRL after Storm flogging

Melbourne have flogged Newcastle 50-2 to leave the hapless Knights last on the NRL ladder after a sixth defeat in a row.

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Ruthless Storm thump Warriors 70-10

Melbourne have run in 13 tries to thrash the hapless Warriors 70-10, with 10 of their tries coming in the second half of their Anzac Day clash.

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Coates sees big NRL future at Storm

After only a few months in Melbourne, Origin winger Xavier Coates says it feels like home while Storm coach Craig Bellamy is a big fan.

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Smith, Coates hope to be Storm NRL force

Big backs Reimis Smith and Xavier Coates are hoping to prove a handful for NRL rivals as a new combination on Melbourne's right edge.

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Campo's Corner: The NRL players with everything to gain in 2022

Izack Tago looks every bit the player Penrith need to replace Matt Burton. Here's the player from your club with everything to gain in 2022.

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Winger Coates looking to fly high at Storm

Already an Origin winger, new Melbourne Storm recruit Xavier Coates has been working on his aerial game with the help of AFL neighbours Collingwood.

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