Maroons forced to make changes in bid to save Origin series
After humiliation on home turf in the series opener, Queensland coach Tahnee Norris has been forced to shuffle her team for Origin II, including a recall for a star forward. SEE THE TEAMS.
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Blues stars cleared of injury concerns ahead of Origin II
NSW are set to be full strength for State of Origin II next Thursday night as they prepare to claim the shield for the first time in three years.
Shock update in Origin eye-gouge allegation
The opening match of this year’s Women’s State of Origin showdown has been rocked by a shock accusation in Brisbane.
Maroons great announces rep footy retirement
Tazmin Rapana was a notable absence from the Queensland women’s team for Origin I, and she’s now announced her retirement from representative football.
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Eight isn’t enough: Broncos women channel men’s Origin glory days
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Magic Round sells out as footy festival likely to set record
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‘Unfinished business’: Recalled NSW star’s redemption mission
Kennedy Cherrington missed out on a NSW jersey in 2024, a year in which her NRLW season was also cut short by injury. After the stinging setbacks, the recalled star is in the best shape of her career and primed for Origin redemption.
How NRLW powerhouse is locking down local talent
St George Illawarra’s locally produced stocks were plundered as a result of NRLW expansion – Pamela Whaley reveals how the club reversed the trend.
Queensland coach calls for Origin rethink
The women’s State of Origin series kicks off next week, but scheduling remains a hot topic with the players forced into tight turnarounds with no proper footy under their belts.
NSW to unleash four debutantes in new look Blues side
NSW women’s coach John Strange has named four debutantes in a new look Blues squad ahead of the State of Origin series opener against the Maroons on May 1.
Harvey Norman Under-19s Team of the Year named
Named: The 2025 Harvey Norman U19 Team of the Season. The bumper squad includes players from Cairns to Tweed and everywhere in between. See who made it here.
Maroons swing mass changes for Origin title defence
It will be a new look Queensland side to the one that lifted the women’s State of Origin shield in 2024, with a number of series regulars omitted and six potential debutantes. See the full squad.
Broken back mountain: Star’s bid to return to rugby league summit
Just two months ago NSW star Jaime Chapman suffered a broken back when a tackle went horribly wrong – Pamela Whaley reveals Chapman’s incredible comeback story.
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