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How Magic Round cured and created these huge State of Origin headaches

Magic Round delivered again in Brisbane, and now State of Origin selectors and coaches should have a clearer idea in some areas of how their teams take shape.

  • Nick Wright

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Will Terrell May be back at Suncorp Stadium in just over two weeks for Origin I?

The front-row battle that could clinch an Origin debut for Terrell May

In-form prop continues his push for a NSW call-up when he goes up against the man he replaced at Wests Tigers, Stefano Utoikamanu, on Sunday afternoon.

  • Christian Nicolussi
James Tedesco celebrates with Victor Radley on Friday night.

Could James Tedesco make a remarkable Origin return? Laurie Daley thinks so

The Roosters star was a notable omission from a Blues gathering in January, but the NSW coach says it does not signal the end of his time playing for his state.

  • Christian Nicolussi
Keeley Davis in the Blues game one Origin victory on Thursday night.

Maroons players cleared of ‘eye gouge’ after Davis drops complaint

Blues hooker Keeley Davis has decided not to pursue an eye-gouge complaint she made in Origin I on Thursday night after footage of the incident was inconclusive.

  • Billie Eder
Blues teammates celebrate a try in the second half.

Blues within sight of a first series win after dominating Maroons

The Blues have a 1-0 series lead in the Women’s State of Origin series, after a comprehensive 32-12 victory over the Maroons in game one at Suncorp Stadium.

  • Billie Eder
Blues coach John Strange with his NSW team for game one of the 2025 State of Origin series.

Turf, tickets and titles: Talking points before women’s Origin opener

NSW are looking to snap a two-series losing streak in game one of the 2025 State of Origin series in Brisbane.

  • Billie Eder
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Ellie Johnston will make her Origin debut at Suncorp Stadium, but in the off-season, you can find her in the rodeo ring.

Johnston’s journey from the rodeo arena to the Origin cauldron

Sharks prop Ellie Johnston will make her NSW debut on Thursday night. In the off-season, you’ll find her competing in rodeos.

  • Billie Eder
Spencer Leniu had a fiery exchange with Queensland NRL legend Johnathan Thurston.

Spencer Leniu and JT. There’s your next State of Origin storyline

When Spencer Leniu and Johnathan Thurston next clash, one will be wearing a NSW jersey and the other sitting on the Maroons bench as an assistant coach.

  • Christian Nicolussi
Spencer Leniu and Johnathan Thurston.

Thurston-Leniu feud the result of lack of communication

There is a lengthy backstory to the unpleasant scenes at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night.

  • Danny Weidler
Will Reece Robson keep his NSW No. 9 jersey, or lose it to Wayde Egan, Api Koroisau, Mitch Kenny or Blayke Brailey.

Forget the Blues’ backline. This is the big issue facing Laurie Daley

Reece Robson is the most penalised player in the NRL and his form has dipped. If Robson doesn’t wear the NSW No. 9 jersey, who does?

  • Christian Nicolussi

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