State of Origin
It’s a dirty job, but whoever does it best can decide who wins Origin
They’re the best No.14s in the business, and Connor Watson and Kurt Mann will play crucial roles off the bench on Wednesday night.
- Robert Dillon
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The forgotten Blues from the birth of Origin
The State of Origin concept began 45 years ago. Everyone remembers Arthur Beetson and his Maroons, but what of the NSW players who played in the historic opener?
- Dan Walsh, Robert Dillon and The Visual Stories Team
Maniacs, introverts and the yin and yang of an Origin side
From wild-eyed props to quiet, contemplative playmakers (who end up just as willing to throw hands after a few beers), Laurie Daley has assembled an eclectic, cohesive NSW side.
- Dan Walsh and Billie Eder
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- NRL 2025
With the Bulldogs under fire, Ciraldo asked Gould to address the team. This is what he said
Phil Gould says the Bulldogs’ enemies are trying to divide and conquer after Lachlan Galvin’s arrival at the club. Gould has seen this movie before.
- Danny Weidler
How Payne Haas helped end Laurie Daley’s first spell in charge of NSW
Payne Haas once helped the Queensland Maroons prepare for an Origin game by playing the role of Andrew Fifita in training. He wishes he never had.
- Christian Nicolussi
‘I’ve got that dog in me, bra’: Why Luai’s inclusion is a big win for Blues
Jarome Luai was impossible to miss at his comeback training session with NSW – and Mitchell Moses’ replacement will bring a new dimension to Laurie Daley’s side.
- Christian Nicolussi
Still worried about Spencer? Kick it to us then, NSW pair tell Maroons
Blues enforcer Spencer Leniu was furious when Queensland dodged him at kick-off in Origin I. Max King and Stefano Utoikamanu are more than happy to run it hard back at them.
- Christian Nicolussi
The Blues and Storm great who taught a Maroon to soar on the field…and in the classroom
As news filtered through that the Blues had suffered a huge disruption, a Queensland star declared a predictable ploy would remain in their play book.
- Nick Wright
The Blues got the band back together. Now they need to change their tune
Jarome Luai reunites once more with the Penrith connection that Queensland picked apart a few years ago. But so much has changed for the better.
- Dan Walsh
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