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‘I’m a realist’: Walsh delivers honest insight into Origin recall hopes
Walsh insists he has not been suffering from a confidence crisis, as he conceded his form had not warranted an Origin recall.…
NSW Blues star put broken arm ‘back in place himself’, out of Origin II
The injury is a setback for Laurie Daley’s NSW side and brings Wests Tigers veteran Api Koroisau into the frame for a NSW recall after three years.…
The old ‘one-two punch’: Fonua-Blake eyes Origin pairing with Haas
The Blues front-rower is aware of commentary around his impact in game one but is eager to form what shapes as a formidable combination with the Broncos prop.…
Gallen's huge call on Strange
Paul Gallen makes a huge call on Ethan Strange ahead of State of Origin II.…
Origin stars return at club level
Stephen Crichton and Kalyn Ponga are confirmed to back up for their respective teams after a fierce showing in game one of State of Origin.…
The Blues’ miracle masked the truth: they were awful and changes have to be made
No amount of last-gasp heroics and back-slapping can allow the Blues to ignore the truth. Until Kalyn Ponga was controversially sent-off, they were comprehensively outplayed.…
Eels reveal Moses injury outlook ahead of Origin II
Parramatta do not have any concerns with the handling of Mitchell Moses's fitness in the NSW Blues set-up, as the Eels skipper faces a race against the clock to play before Game II…
NSW skipper Kelly 'speechless' after Blues make State of Origin history
NSW captain Isabelle Kelly praises her Blues teammates after they complete a historic 3-0 State of Origin whitewash against Queensland.…
Joey floats big Blues changes
Andrew Johns floats several big changes to the Blues backline despite winning the State of Origin opener against Queensland.…
‘I knew I’d come up with something’: Tedesco relives his 79-minute Origin heroics
The ability to come up with a match-winning play proves James Tedesco could be NSW’s No. 1 well beyond this series.…
The Blues didn’t just have to beat Queensland. They had to beat themselves
They made numerous unforced errors, conceded costly penalties and butchered several tries. But NSW triumphed over the worst that NSW could throw at them.…
Kalyn Ponga's Origin send-off leaves Queensland legend 'in shock'
Maroons great Darren Lockyer says the decision to send off Kalyn Ponga late in State of Origin will be hard to accept for Queenslanders.…
Quick hits: Blues' selection gamble pays off, bunker sparks controversy
The Blues leave it late, the Maroons finish with 12 players, while the bunker draws the ire of players, commentators and spectators alike. Here are five quick hits from State of Or…
After 20 minutes, the result was a foregone conclusion – until it wasn’t
Were the Blues the best team on the night? Probably not. But it was certainly the best escape in modern memory.…
Origin I looked over after 20 minutes. The Ponga send-off changed everything
Even coach Laurie Daley looked stunned at full-time after NSW produced the greatest escape in State of Origin history.…
It was the moment that swung the match. Did Kalyn Ponga deserve to be sent off?
Queensland fans will be fuming. Even some NSW legends didn’t think the Maroons fullback should have been marched for a tackle on Tolu Koula.…
Coached by Canberra’s greatest five-eighth, Strange makes a dream Origin debut
Ethan Strange entered his first State of Origin match with high hopes of living up to the exploits of Laurie Daley. His debut was fair start.…
Tedesco stunner hands NSW the biggest comeback win in Origin history
As a contest, it appeared over after 20 minutes. But a send-off and some James Tedesco magic has given NSW a 1-0 series lead.…
How Sam Walker silenced his critics in controversial Origin debut
This was Sam Walker’s trial by fire; the unveiling of whether the traits he shared with a legend could be transferred to Origin. This is how he responded.…
State of Origin I player ratings: First half
How we rated the performances of every player from the 2026 State of Origin series opener in Sydney.…
Live: State of Origin Game I
New South Wales hosts the State of Origin opener in Sydney as Queensland looks for an ambush in enemy territory. Follow live.…
State of Origin LIVE: Blues and Maroons go head-to-head for game one at Accor Stadium
The 2026 State of Origin series kicks-off at 8.05pm tonight in Sydney, where Laurie Daley’s Blues are attempting to start the series with a win on home soil against Billy Slater’s …
The Herald’s experts have their say ahead of Origin I
The Herald’s rugby league reporters have their say on who will win Origin I and why, ahead of kick-off at Accor Stadium tonight.…
Munster ready for Origin as 'heartbreaking' personal anniversary nears
It's been almost a year since Queensland captain Cameron Munster took the Maroons to an emotion-charged State of Origin series victory, days after suddenly losing his father.…
Immortal inspection: How a playmaker can win - or lose - an Origin opener
Forget the statistics and metrics – these are the elements that truly matter for an Origin playmaker. And this is how game one will be decided.…
Wallabies facing same selection headache as State of Origin's NSW Blues
Just as NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley had a difficult selection decision to make, Joe Schmidt may be thinking long and hard about one position in the Wallabies' back line for July's…
State of Origin is tonight. Here is what you need to know for Game I
The fiercest rival in Australian rugby league resumes tonight, as New South Wales and Queensland meet in the opening match of the 2026 men's State of Origin series.…
The motivation that fuels the Maroons’ new deadly left edge
Strike weapons Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Selwyn Cobbo are embracing their duty as role models for a new generation of talent.…
The bench has been NSW’s biggest downfall before. How will they handle Origin’s new rules?
The Blues have made some massive interchange mistakes in recent years as the six-man interchange rules make their Origin debut. ALT HEAD: How will the Blues bench plans hold up wh…
Can State of Origin save an NRL season that's losing its way?
Players, coaches and fans are disillusioned with the rule changes that have come to define this NRL season but ahead of Origin I can the interstate series put a broken season back …
Breaking: Mitch Moses ruled out of State of Origin Game I for Blues
The NSW Blues have confirmed five-eighth Mitchell Moses will miss Wednesday night's State of Origin opener due to a hamstring injury.…
Moses ruled out of Origin series opener, Ethan Strange to start for Blues
The Eels playmaker’s run of outs when it comes to injuries around Origin time continues.…
'Look after him': Cleary ready for new partner
NSW halfback Nathan Cleary is ready to help bring young gun Ethan Strange into the tough State of Origin arena.…
‘Made for Origin’: Ethan Strange on brink of fulfilling two-legged Stuart prophecy
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart predicted not only that his young playmaker Ethan Strange would be selected for Australia’s Ashes tour, but also that he’d be NSW’s next five-eighth.…
Blues send out SOS as playmaker struggles with injury
A hamstring complaint for Mitchell Moses puts a scare through the NSW Blues, with Ethan Strange stepping up and Matt Burton called into camp ahead of State of Origin I.…
Mitchell Moses in doubt for Origin opener after suffering hamstring injury
Canterbury’s Matt Burton has been rushed into the Blues squad as cover after playmaker Moses was sent for scans on Monday.…
‘We go together’: New York fireman inspires Maroons with his 9/11 message
James Dowdell turned 17 the day before his father, Lieutenant Kevin Dowdell of Rescue 4, died in the South Tower of the World Trade Centre on September 11, 2001.…
When and how to watch State of Origin Game I between the Blues and Maroons
Game I of the men's 2026 State of Origin series will be held this Wednesday at Sydney's Stadium Australia. Here's what to know about the match.…
After six matches in five years, Moses hunts his first full Origin series
Mitchell Moses has had a frustrating run of injuries in the five years since he made his Origin debut, but he’s hoping to play all three games for the first time this series.…
AFB reveals 'heart-to-heart' with Daley
Addin Fonua-Blake reveals a crucial conversation he had with NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley being his State of Origin selection.…
Four heartbreaking diagnoses threatened to break them. It fuels these Maroons
Painful setbacks for three Storm teammates were followed by coach Craig Bellamy’s life-changing diagnosis. These Maroons will use it as motivation.…
The 15 Origin players who could play against Australia at the World Cup
Four State of Origin players lined up against Australia at the last World Cup on home soil. This year, that number could soar.…
Not just a mean face: The real reason Queensland should fear Addin Fonua-Blake
The NSW Origin debutant stepped up for the Sharks during Magic Round. And that could spell trouble for the Maroons.…
‘He’s not my mate on Wednesday’: Blues enforcer ready to take down Knights teammate Ponga
Jacob Saifiti has vowed to do whatever it takes to neutralise his Newcastle skipper, one of the Maroons’ biggest weapons, in the Origin opener.…
Joey tipping late Blues team change
NSW legend Andrew Johns reckons Blues coach Laurie Daley will make a late team change before the State of Origin opener.…
Ricky Stuart took 60 seconds to slam the state of the game. Is he right?
Thursday night’s loss to the Dolphins was followed by some strong words from the veteran coach.…
First Maroons, then Wallabies? Origin debutant hints at future defection
He used to battle Sam Walker in school rugby, and an Origin rookie has suggested a Wallabies push may one day beckon.…
‘I don’t have a checklist’: Nathan Cleary on the one career box he hasn’t ticked
The Blues halfback knows all about the perception he has never “owned” a State of Origin series or decider – which only grew after last year’s series defeat.…
I just didn’t ‘get’ Origin at first. This was the year everything changed
Forget 2005 or even captaining a series win. The year I learned what it truly means to represent NSW is my favourite Origin series.…
Crichton skips Blues training session
NSW star Stephen Crichton skipped his side's first main training session ahead of next week's State of Origin clash.…
Star Blues centre Stephen Crichton sits out first NSW training session
Crichton has been hampered by an AC joint injury that will require pain-killing needles before facing the Maroons.…
We asked all six Blues debutants what they’ll bring to Origin. Here’s what they said
It’s a new dawn for the Blues after six debutants were picked for the opening game of the series. Here’s why they believe they can leave their mark.…
The one arena Cleary wants to thrive in
He may be one of the most decorated players in the game, but Nathan Cleary is still trying to prove that he has what it takes to dominant in the State of Origin arena.…
‘It was something I had to do’: The night Haumole won over his Blues brothers
Haumole Olakau’atu knows he shouldn’t have joined a sideline scrap when he was NSW’s 19th man in 2024. But it also earned him the admiration of his teammates.…
James Tedesco is about to so something Daley, Johns and Hayne couldn’t for NSW
The NSW fullback will move into rarefied air when he makes his State of Origin return next Wednesday.…
Why Sam Walker is the great unknown of State of Origin I
Sam Walker has always seemed like a player destined for the highest levels of rugby league, but ahead of his State of Origin debut, it's impossible to know what comes next for the …
‘Time to return the favour’: Out of form Crichton says he owes the Blues
NSW coach Laurie Daley selected Stephen Crichton on “trust”, despite the centre’s first career slump.…
‘He paid enough penalty’: Politis opens up on Radley’s Blues redemption
There was a moment when Roosters supremo Nick Politis almost tore up Victory Radley’s contract. Now, there’s no one happier to see “The Inflictor” make his Blues debut.…
Gus questions Walker selection
Phil Gould admits he isn't sure Maroons debutant Sam Walker's free-flowing style will translate to the State of Origin arena…
Daley reveals back-row bench plan
Laurie Daley answers a curly question from Phil Gould regarding the make-up of NSW's bench for the State of Origin opener.…