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Val Holmes shakes off shoulder issue ahead of Origin

A favourite of Queensland coach Billy Slater, Val Holmes has shaken off a shoulder injury in time to remain an option for the State of Origin series opener.

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Rabbitohs have 'no doubt' on Mitchell's Origin hopes

Latrell Mitchell has been sidelined with a lower back injury, but South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett isn't worried for the NSW star's State of Origin hopes.

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Speechless: Butler details her 'crazy' Origin call-up

Rima Butler is readying for her potential State of Origin debut for New South Wales after Tiana Penitani-Gray sustained a knee injury.

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NSW's Butler to debut, Maroons resist big changes

Sydney Roosters prop Rima Butler is in line for her State of Origin debut after being promoted to NSW's bench for game two.

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'On a tear': Foxx dreams of Blues reunion with Latrell

Josh Addo-Carr and Latrell Mitchell haven't played Origin together for nearly five years. Now the stars are aligning for a reunion.

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Plath one of six Dolphins in Maroons mix for Origin

Dolphins warhorse Max Plath has the character and talent of a Queenslander, and the new six-man bench in State of Origin will only help his case for a debut.

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Nawaqanitawase's Origin shot over after ankle injury

An ankle injury has cruelled Mark Nawaqanitawase's NSW State of Origin chances, while Angus Crichton could also be in a race against the clock for game one.

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Ghosts of Origins past fuel Southwell's nerves of steel

In her hometown, Jesse Southwell's field goal has put NSW in the box seat to retain the Women's State of Origin series.

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Southwell leads late NSW surge to ice Origin opener

Jesse Southwell has helped NSW take an early advantage in the Women's State of Origin series, sparking a late 11-6 Blues win.

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Blues win Women’s State of Origin opener in fast fight with Maroons – as it happened

New South Wales defeat Queensland 11-6 to kick-start their Origin shield defence in Newcastle before heading north for games two and three

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Blues looking to rewrite their Newcastle history

The NSW Blues have just one home game in the 2026 Women's State of Origin series -- game one in Newcastle, a city where Queensland remains undefeated.

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NSW star set for back-row debut in Origin opener

Tiana Penitani Gray has played centre, wing and five-eighth for NSW, but will soon be adding a position she has zero experience with to that list.

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May sets out Origin stall after making peace with Daley

After another impressive start to the season, Wests Tigers' Terrell May has declared he's a better player than the one snubbed by Laurie Daley last year.

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'Origin player': Staggs backed for NSW recall

Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs had his best season in attack in 2025 but is now firing in defence as he makes a case to return to the NSW State of Origin side.

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'Not ideal': Apps wants Women's Origin moved

A NSW stalwart says while the timing of the Women's State of Origin series isn't ideal, she's relishing taking on Queensland again.

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Koroisau faces big ban as Tigers slam NRL refereeing

With Api Koroisau facing a suspension that is set to rub him out of State of Origin, Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has teed off at NRL officiating.

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Blues baptism of fire as Elliott returns from pregnancy

Millie Elliott is back with the NSW Blues after missing the entire 2025 State of Origin series and NRLW campaign due to her pregnancy.

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Brotherly love: Taylan May endorses Terrell for Origin

After an injury to NSW Blues incumbent prop Payne Haas, Terrell May is getting wraps from his teammate and brother Taylan for the vacant spot.

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DCE reveals stance on Origin recall after Maroons axing

He will always answer an SOS if his state needs him, but Daly Cherry-Evans has all but confirmed his State of Origin career is over.

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Blues leave door open for new faces as Haas ruled out

NSW prop Payne Haas' injury could mean Laurie Daley turns to a new face for next month's State of Origin series opener.

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Munster to fight way out of slump as Origin looms

Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster is his own "worst critic" and admits he has been down on form at club level as the Origin series opener draws nearer.

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Plath backed for Origin as Dolphins trial six-shooters

The Dolphins have several options to replace suspended No.6 Kodi Nikorima as pocket rocket Trai Fuller gets reps in at training in an unusual position.

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Injury leaves Tom Trbojevic's Origin hopes in tatters

Scans have confirmed Manly captain Tom Trbojevic will miss between six and eight weeks after he suffered yet another hamstring injury.

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McLean ready to add sky blue to Kiwi black

Penrith centre Casey McLean's game-breaking ability is making him a legitimate State of Origin option, even if NSW are at full strength this year.

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Dolphins battering ram rockets into Maroons frame

Dolphins tearaway Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is closing in on a Queensland debut as he reveals why his World Cup representative plans tear at the heart strings.

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