Queensland Maroons
‘It’s not weak, it’s smart’: Maroons defend decision not to kick off to Spencer Leniu
Queensland officials made no apologies for not kicking off to the Blues wrecking ball – and they are not the first team to give him a wide berth.
- Christian Nicolussi
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Queensland deny Blues series whitewash with victory in Newcastle
The Blues were denied a 2025 Origin clean sweep after a Chelsea Lenarduzzi try secured victory for the Maroons in game three in Newcastle.
- Billie Eder
He’s the angriest coach in the NRL. But Craig Bellamy lightened up for Origin
His supporting role with the Blues brains trust allowed one of rugby league’s greatest coaches to enjoy game day for once, while Laurie Daley rode the emotional rollercoaster instead.
- Dan Walsh
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- State of Origin
Five things the Blues must do better in Perth
NSW were good but not great in the State of Origin opener. They will need to improve in Perth, where they will come up against a hurting Queensland side.
- Christian Nicolussi
‘I barely slept’: The Blues won comfortably. But something haunted Nathan Cleary
The NSW halfback arrived back in Sydney on Thursday afternoon and revealed he’d endured a sleepless night despite his side’s emphatic victory.
- Billie Eder and Kayla Olaya
- Analysis
- State of Origin
One try in 173 minutes: Shocking stats that lay bare Queensland’s Origin slump
The scale of the task faced by Maroons coach Billy Slater after NSW’s win in game one is highlighted by some revealing numbers.
- Robert Dillon
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- NRL 2025
Ratings bonanza as Origin becomes most watched TV show of 2025
The opening State of Origin game has trumped the ABC’s election coverage as the most watched television program of the year.
- Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
- Analysis
- State of Origin
In the sheds at half-time, Blues coaches were worried. Zac Lomax offered to fix the problem
From a privileged vantage point of inside the NSW camp, Roy Masters observed the Blues’ coaching strategies unfold.
- Roy Masters
Payne Haas should not have played in Origin I. Michael Maguire told the Blues: ‘You need him’
NSW medical staff had an ambitious plan to get Payne Haas fit for the State of Origin opener after a grade-two quad tear – and his Brisbane Broncos coach gave them his blessing.
- Christian Nicolussi and Dan Walsh
It was a rare off night for Harry Grant. This is what he had to say
With blood still drying above his nose following a head clash, Harry Grant cut a dejected figure as he assessed an uncharacteristic performance for Queensland.
- Nick Wright
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