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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

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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
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
Victor Radley, centre, during the Last Post before the 2023 Anzac Day clash.

‘I’m extremely grateful’: Why Anzac Day is so important to Roosters enforcer

Roosters hardman Victor Radley has been like a kid counting the days before Christmas as he prepares for his sixth Anzac Day showdown.

  • Robert Dillon
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Forget Lachlan Galvin and Dylan Brown. The next No.6 debate is already here

The Blues five-eighth debate takes centre stage on Easter Monday, with NSW coach Laurie Daley the keenest observer.

  • Dan Walsh
Jordan De Goey is striving to return for opening round but the Magpies are wary about his preparation.

Doubts on De Goey for opening round, De Koning quiet on future; Dillon eyes State of Origin revival

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey is racing time to prove his fitness for opening round. Tom De Koning’s silence on his contract makes Carlton supporters fret, and AFL chief Andrew Dillon considers reviving State of Origin footy.

  • Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu
Maroons bolters composite

We break down the Maroons’ 2025 bolters, and why a star’s redemption looms

Queensland legends of 30 years ago are set to inspire a Maroons comeback, but the tussle for a call-up is likely to be heated.

  • Nick Wright
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The Maroons suffered a Blues ambush. These players hope to teach them a lesson

Before the State of Origin furnace is ignited, changes are needed if the shield is to return north of the border.

  • Nick Wright

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