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Tigers had expected skipper Koroisau to play Origin II
Benji Marshall admits Wests Tigers were expecting Api Koroisau to take the field...
Jasper Bruce (AAP) 19 Jun 2026
'I give him 10': Hammer reveals wingman's secret sauce
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is not easy to impress when it comes to scoring tries, but e...
Joel Gould 19 Jun 2026
Nawaqanitawase reflects on bittersweet Origin debut
New NSW star Mark Nawaqanitawase has described his State of Origin debut as bein...
Oliver Caffrey (AAP) 18 Jun 2026
Staggs dodges ban, Origin future still uncertain
NSW's Kotoni Staggs has escaped suspension for his State of Origin high shot, bu...
Jasper Bruce (AAP) 18 Jun 2026
'Dad wanted me to do this': Tino fires for Maroons
Tino Fa'asumaleaui honoured advice from his father on the last day of his life w...
Joel Gould (AAP) 18 Jun 2026
'Very proud': grieving Tino backed to honour late dad

Queensland captain Cameron Munster insists prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will do his late father Fereti proud when he plays through heartache at the MCG.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Jun 17, 2026
Maroons on notice for incoming Blues aerial threat

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.

Roosters teammates set for spicy Origin reunion

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.

Maroons keep Blues in dark on 'Lightning' strike at MCG

Queensland's opponents know what Reece Walsh can do on a footy field, but when, where and even if he will unleash at the MCG remains a mystery.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Jun 16, 2026
Great feeling for Koroisau playing Origin at Tigers

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...

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Jasper Bruce Jun 15, 2026
The four words Nawaqanitawase has always wanted to say

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.

Perfect 10: Toia's rise from porridge in house of love

Queensland centre Robert Toia is living on muscle memory when it comes to his mum's magical porridge but he credits where he is today for being one of 10 children."It was the best," Toia said.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Jun 15, 2026
Maroons rally around prop after his father's death

Queensland players say they will support prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui any way they can after the death of his father Fereti. Fereti Fa'asuamaleaui died after a battle with cancer and his son is still with...

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Joel Gould (AAP) Jun 15, 2026
'Tough debut' steels Fonua-Blake for second Origin shot

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.

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Jasper Bruce (AAP) Jun 12, 2026
'In my heart': Tino's tears for ill dad as Haas looms

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui cherishes every moment with his sick father and will play for him "even more" when he lines up for Queensland. The Maroons prop spoke publicly for the first time in camp about his...

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Joel Gould (AAP) Jun 10, 2026
'Lay off the food': Kuli to serve it up for Maroons

Queensland debutant Kulikefu Finefeuiaki credits giving up a family favourite Tongan dish as one reason why he is now a streamlined wrecking ball set to unleash his best in State of Origin.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Jun 10, 2026
Unwanted by Dragons but Lucas good enough for Origin

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.

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Jasper Bruce (AAP) Jun 10, 2026
'Need to be better': Ponga's vow on tackle technique

Kalyn Ponga is determined not to let his tackling style put Queensland in a dire situation again as he prepares to make amends at the MCG. The Maroons were ahead 20-6 in game one of the State of Origi...

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Joel Gould (AAP) Jun 9, 2026
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