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Risky selection policy and coaching box failure cost Blues in State of Origin opener

New South Wales have an almighty task on their hands to stay in the series after losing a game they should have won

The Guardian - AU

Miracle State of Origin comeback in Game I as controversial sin-binning fails to stop Maroons

Desperate defence, a contentious sin-binning and a prop taking to the air all contributed to one of the most dramatic and unlikely State of Origin wins in Queensland history. Here's the five main talking points.

ABC News

First two-game women’s State of Origin has more on the line than ever

NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons hard to separate ahead of upgraded Origin which sets the scene for expanded NRLW

The Guardian - AU

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Desperate Queensland takes Origin opener with gritty 26-18 win in Adelaide

Queensland youngsters Selwyn Cobbo and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow have grabbed tryscoring doubles in a drama-charged 26-18 win over NSW.

The New Daily

State of Origin 2023 Game 1: Queensland beat NSW 26-18 – as it happened

Queensland draw first blood in the 2023 State of Origin series with 26-18 win over NSW in Adelaide

The Guardian - AU

Losing Latrell Mitchell takes the sheen off Origin and hurts the NRL’s Adelaide ambitions

The NSW back’s absence is a blow for the Blues and State of Origin itself – he is one of the few who are irreplaceable

The Guardian - AU

Blues debutant Jaime Chapman calls for decider game in women’s Origin

NSW women's State of Origin debutant Jaime Chapman has called on the NRL to add a third match to the series after it was expanded this year.

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Points aggregate to decide two-game women's Origin

NSW's tight win in their one-off women's State of Origin last year will count for nothing, points aggregate to determine the victor of the two-game 2023 series.

AAP

Baby Broncos to cop NRL depth test against Warriors

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is eager to gauge the club's depth as they deal with five State of Origin-enforced absentees in Saturday's clash with the Warriors.

AAP

'It is Murri v Koori': Cobbo wants to out-run idol Foxx

Queensland winger Selwyn Cobbo looks up to NSW flyer Josh Addo-Carr but wants to be looking back at him in the Origin series opener, while fixing his error rate

AAP

NRLW stars left scratching their heads over 'ridiculous' State of Origin decision

The women's Origin series will expand beyond one game for the first time in 2023, but a strange call from the NRL has the potential to cast a pall over the interstate clash.

ABC News

Maroons' Mullet Man Cotter puts target on Koroisau

Queensland forward Reuben Cotter felt the force of NSW hooker Apisai Koroisau's magic in the NRL on Saturday night and aims to return the favour in Origin.

AAP

DCE 'not entertaining retirement' from Maroons just yet

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says a personal challenge set by coach Billy Slater has him primed for his milestone match in a Maroons jumper.

AAP

As Queensland looks to the future for State of Origin I, New South Wales is betting on the past

With Brad Fittler and Billy Slater naming their teams for State of Origin I, both states are in unfamiliar positions their opponents would know well.

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The Guardian - AU

State of Origin 2023 shapes as test of nerve with new blood mixed with experience

The Queensland Maroons and NSW Blues squads boast proven experience and untried talent but there is rust and risk in both states’ selections

The New Daily

Jake Trbojevic out, Pangai among NSW Origin rookies

Jake Trbojevic has ruled himself out of State of Origin I with calf soreness, prompting NSW to call Tevita Pangai in as one of three Blues debutants.

The New Daily

Apisai Koroisau set for Origin as NSW leaves out Damien Cook

Apisai Koroisau's heroics against North Queensland have been enough to retain his NSW No.9 jersey for Game I.

AAP

Trbojevic ready for Origin after Manly smash Canberra

Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic has shut down any doubt about his fitness for State of Origin, scoring a hat-trick as his side smashed Canberra 42-14 in the NRL.

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AAP

Addo-Carr in line for Origin as Bulldogs beat Titans

Josh Addo-Carr has made a try-scoring return from an ankle injury as Matt Burton inspired Canterbury to a 20-18 defeat of Gold Coast.

AAP

Fa'asuamaleaui joins Kaufusi in QLD Origin purgatory

Queensland's Felise Kaufusi faces a three-game ban and will miss State of Origin I unless he can successfully contest a grade-two careless high tackle charge.

AAP

Koroisau set to miss out as NSW eye Hynes on the bench

NSW are leaning towards debuting Nicho Hynes off the bench in State of Origin, with Damien Cook to play hooker and Apisai Koroisau losing his spot in the side.

AAP

Kaufusi set to miss Origin after high shot on Welch

Dolphins and Queensland second-rower Felise Kaufusi was put on report early in the showdown with his former club Melbourne to leave his Origin hopes in tatters.

AAP

Robinson calm as Roosters drop third-straight game

For only the second time in Trent Robinson's tenure, the Sydney Roosters are preparing to enter the crucial State of Origin period with a losing record.

ABC News

Through many rugby league lives and 300 NRL games, St George Illawarra's Ben Hunt has never stopped fighting

Ben Hunt has endured plenty of trials and tribulations through his long NRL career. Now preparing for his 300th first-grade match, the Queensland Origin star shows no sign of slowing down, writes Nick Campton.

Newcastle Herald

How long can Kalyn Ponga's trademark swagger hold up?

THE good news for Kalyn Ponga is that David Fifita has been playing on the left edge this season. The bad news is that Fifita is also quite capable of playing on the right side, as he did in Gold Coast's 34-24 win against the Knights at Cbus Stadium last…

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