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Local media snubbed it. But Origin just out-rated AFL in Perth

In a huge boost for rugby league – and despite a near blackout by the local newspaper – Wednesday night’s Origin clash has proved a TV ratings winner in the west.

  • Adrian Proszenko

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Reuben Cotter was left with a nasty bump above his left eye

Reuben Cotter was left with a giant bump above his eye. It wasn’t from Jarome Luai

Maroons forward dismisses eye-gouge talk but was still left looking worse for wear after Origin II.

  • Christian Nicolussi
The 16-month feud between Ezra Mam and Spencer Leniu has finally been put to bed after a State of Origin embrace.
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League stars bury hatchet over "monkey" comment

The 16-month feud between Ezra Mam and Spencer Leniu has finally been put to bed after a State of Origin embrace.

Ezra Mam and Spencer Leniu on the middle of Optus Stadium on Wednesday night.

‘It’s in the past now’: Leniu and Mam put Vegas racism saga to bed in emotional Origin embrace

Vision shows Leniu exchanging words with Mam before the pair share a hug more than a year after the racial slur that tarnished the NRL’s 2024 season-opener in Las Vegas.

  • Michael Chammas
Ashley Klein’s State of Origin refereeing is going under the microscope.

Were the Blues unfairly treated? Here are all eight penalties blown against them in the first half

Have your say on each decision in one of the most lopsided 40-minute penalty counts in 25 years.

  • Dan Walsh
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State of Origin III: All you need to know about the game of the year

The 2025 State of Origin series is going down to a decider in Sydney. May the best team win.

  • Robert Dillon
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Nathan Cleary carried a groin injury into the game

The secret injury that almost ruled Cleary out of Origin II

Blues halfback was only cleared to play after coming through the pre-match warm-up on Wednesday, while star prop Payne Haas also had a scare two days out from the Perth clash.

  • Christian Nicolussi
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18: Cameron Munster and Harry Grant of the Maroons celebrate winning game two of the Men’s State of Origin series between Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Optus Stadium on June 18, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Joker and the Thief win the night: How a star duo helped Queensland play their oldest tune

After Wolfmother gave a pre-game clue, Cameron Munster and Harry Grant inspired a classic Maroons’ win built more on guts than gifts.

  • Roy Masters
Reviving state of origin football is on AFL boss Andrew Dillon’s agenda.

AFL in talks to bring back the Big V as battle with NRL heats up

A WA team with the likes of Chad Warner, Shai Bolton, Jesse Hogan, Patrick Cripps and Kozzy Pickett could come up against a Victorian team stacked with Matt Rowell, Nick Daicos, Jeremy Cameron and Marcus Bontempelli.

  • Peter Ryan
Queensland captain Cameron Munster celebrates victory at full-time.

‘It hurt me personally’: Munster inspired by attacks against Queensland coach Slater

Queensland skipper Cameron Munster admitted the attacks against his coach triggered a reaction from him and his teammates on the field in Perth on Wednesday night.

  • Michael Chammas

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