Blues
A second half hat-trick for Selwyn Cobbo headlined a dominant display by Queensland to force an Origin decider at Suncorp, and leave New South Wales searching for answers after they were picked apart...
Queensland are bracing for the aerial threat of State of Origin newcomer Mark Nawaqanitawase, with the debutant NSW winger bringing an additional element to the Blues' attack.
Mark Nawaqanitawase says Robert Toia has gone missing since his call-up to the NSW State of Origin side and the debutant winger is planning a chatty reunion at the MCG.
In the past five years, most NRL teams have had twice as many State of Origin representatives as struggling Wests Tigers. So to be selected for a NSW recall feels all the more "incredible" for Tigers...
In his short career as a professional athlete, soon-to-be NSW debutant Mark Nawaqanitawase has ticked off more boxes than most players could dream of.
NSW prop Addin Fonua-Blake admits he had a "tough" State of Origin debut, but now turns his attention to the challenge of a first bench appearance in nearly four years.
Unwanted by St George Illawarra as a teenager, Dylan Lucas is now only days away from a NSW debut, and he can thank a gamble he took fresh out of high school.
A Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga on-field combination would be a "scary" sight for the Blues, the recalled Bronco says after returning to the Maroons squad for Origin II.
Laurie Daley has defended his surprise decision to drop back-rower Haumole Olakau'atu for uncapped Dylan Lucas as the NSW coach downplayed fears over the fitness of five-eighth Mitchell Moses.
Stephen Crichton shapes as his biggest competition for a whirlwind State of Origin debut, but Jacob Kiraz is backing his Canterbury teammate to be fit for game two.
Manly are lobbying the NRL for an exemption to play Tolu Koula in round 14 after their star centre suffered a head knock in the illegal tackle that defined State of Origin I.
Kieran Foran sympathises with Kalyn Ponga, even after he escaped suspension over the State of Origin shot that will sideline Manly's Tolu Koula from at least two more games.
Payne Haas says his six-week break from playing is a "blessing in disguise" as he prepares to revive Brisbane's shaky start to the 2026 season.