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'I'm a realist': Walsh opens up on Origin omission
Reece Walsh was disappointed to miss out on Queensland selection, but the Brisba...
Joel Gould (AAP) 3 Jun 2026
'No apology': NRL backs Ponga's send off
The NRL has backed State of Origin referee Ashley Klein, saying his decision to...
Melissa Woods (AAP) 29 May 2026
Manly holding no grudges towards 'great guy' Ponga
Kieran Foran sympathises with Kalyn Ponga, even after he escaped suspension over...
Jasper Bruce (AAP) 28 May 2026
Pretty heartbreaking: Ponga's pain at Maroons' collapse
A shattered Kalyn Ponga has admitted he feels responsible for Queensland's State...
Scott Bailey 28 May 2026
Ponga dodges ban for send-off that shook Origin
Kalyn Ponga has sensationally avoided suspension for the shoulder charge that re...
The Reece Walsh question Billy Slater wouldn't answer

Maroons coach Billy Slater has refused to say if he will hand Reece Walsh a State of Origin recall as Queensland fight to keep the series alive.

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George Clarke May 28, 2026
Blues take 1-nil lead to Naarm after Ponga send off turns Origin opener on its head

Key points: - Blues take one-nil lead in men's State of Origin after Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga was sent off in the 57th minute, allowing three unanswered Blues tries- NSW very nearly blew their...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 28, 2026
Destiny in Maroons' hands as NSW eye historic whitewash

NSW will start red-hot favourites to secure the first 3-0 clean sweep in women's State of Origin as Queensland turn to two debutants in the absence of their biggest stars.

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Joel Gould May 27, 2026
'They have to withstand us too': Tino opens up on form

Queensland prop Tino Fa'asumaleaui has described his season at Gold Coast as a "learning curve" as he backs his fellow forwards to stand up to anything NSW throws at them.

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Joel Gould May 25, 2026
Off-contract Bronco 'Gem' hopes Billy faith adds polish

Gehamat Shibasaki is hoping his selection in the Queensland side can be another turning point in his career as he remains unsigned for the 2027 NRL season.

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Joel Gould May 22, 2026
'Nervous but no pressure': Ponga in Maroons sweet spot

Kalyn Ponga has glided into Queensland camp in the sweet spot of his career and confident he can shine at fullback. It was coach Billy Slater who used the "sweet spot" reference to explain why Ponga h...

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Joel Gould May 22, 2026
'More tries': Hammer on track to nail Origin try record

If try-scoring whiz Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow was a T20 cricketer, his strike-rate would ensure he was the most sought-after batsman at the IPL auction.

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Joel Gould May 21, 2026
'Grateful to have my leg': Mariner eyes stunning return

Deine Mariner was in danger of losing his right leg before it was saved by emergency surgery, so when he woke up in hospital his first reaction was priceless.

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Joel Gould May 20, 2026
'Close to my heart': Origin history awaits Nikora

New Zealand international Briton Nikora says Queensland gave his family "a better life" as he prepares to wear the Maroons jersey for the first time.

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Joel Gould May 20, 2026
Maroons debutant Fifita has star union dad to thank

Jojo Fifita has credited his father Pila for turning his back on a rugby union contract with the Melbourne Rebels and choosing league instead.

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Joel Gould May 19, 2026
'He's getting there': Slater explains Ponga's nod over Walsh for Maroons no.1

Recent form and proven execution in the Maroons No.1 jumper was too hard to go past in Queensland coach Billy Slater's decision to opt for Kalyn Ponga over Reece Walsh for Origin I next week.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 18, 2026
Walsh overlooked, Cobbo back for Maroons, Blues rocked by Mitchell's late call: Men's State of Origin game one squads named

State of Origin sides have been named with both the Blues and Maroons making a sweep of changes from last year's decider ahead of game one in Sydney next week.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 18, 2026
Kalyn Ponga would 'play anywhere' for Queensland

Kalyn Ponga was surprised to hear his name linked with Queensland's halfback vacancy as the Maroons deliberate over where to play the in-form Newcastle co-captain in the State of Origin opener.

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Jasper Bruce May 18, 2026
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