Warriors coach Andrew McFadden has defended his decision to start wing Jonathan Wright ahead of Tui Lolohea.

The NZRL have often toyed with the idea of staging their own Origin but it's a concept they should leave alone.

The bad news is the Warriors' winning run is over. The good news is that the Auckland club have proved their mettle.

Eden Park officials have begun moves to take State of Origin offshore for the first time in 32 years.

The Warriors are well aware of the challenge they face against NRL leaders Cronulla but remain confident they can unsettle the Sharks.

Mark down a cold, windy night at the foot of the mountains when Souths' 2016 campaign was officially buried.

Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan has resisted the temptation to rest his representative stars for Saturday's NRL clash with the Warriors.

Momentum had gathered again for a second Brisbane team last month, after Queensland great Gorden Tallis claimed May's sold out Suncorp Stadium double header was further proof the city had enough support for another club.

Gould was scathing in his assessment of the Blues after they lost another State of Origin series, the 10th in 11 years, on Wednesday night at Suncorp Stadium.

Sam Thaiday will sit out Brisbane's next two NRL matches after taking an early guilty plea on a dangerous throw charge in State of Origin II.

The former Warriors playmaker is well aware of the ball-playing threats posed by his old friends and teammates after playing two seasons in Auckland.

It was the moment we all missed in State of Origin game two. The moment that, once again, Queensland and Sam Thaiday proved how dirty they really are.

Warrior Issac Luke has shared why he was inspired to get another tattoo and the meaning behind it that makes it extra special.

A hat-trick by Dane Gagai has helped Queensland claim a 26-16 win over NSW.

Dane Gagai stars as Queensland notch another State of Origin series win.

The Warriors have fended off approaches from rival clubs and are set to announce the re-signing of rookie wing Ken Maumalo through until the end of 2018.

Parramatta fullback Michael Gordon will join the Roosters next season on a one-year deal.

Queensland Origin star Johnathan Thurston has set the date that he will walk out on his rugby league career.

The former Warrior has ditched league for rugby, and is set to make his debut in Australia.

Not since game three of the 2011 State of Origin series have NSW received more penalties than Queensland.

Thomas Leuluai and Albert Vete have been listed in the 17, despite both suffering serious head knocks.

Here are the full team lists and player profiles for Wednesday night's State of Origin game two.