NSW stun Maroons at home in front of record Origin crowd
The NSW Sky Blues have dealt a devastating blow to the Maroons’ hopes of back-to-back series wins, blowing their Origin rivals away in the first half to secure victory in Game I.
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Magic start: Brisbane stakes its claim on women’s Origin opener
The women’s State of Origin series opener is on track for a record crowd, with talks under way to make the game a regular on the Brisbane sporting calendar.
Women’s Origin late mail: NSW playmaker cleared for opener
NSW coach Kylie Hilder has put to bed any lingering doubts that one of her side’s star playmakers won’t be fit for Origin I on Thursday night. ORIGIN LATE MAIL.
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Queensland’s star fullback Tamika Upton has won it all, raising the question as to whether the unassuming star from Rockhampton has achieved GOAT status?
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Toowoomba’s Ciesiolka ready for blockbuster Origin centre match-up
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List: Blues teen tyros to watch in U19 Origin battle
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Soward sends scare through Sky Blues Origin camp
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Kent: Trans ban critics caught in web of denial
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