Kiwi league fans will certainly agree with Queensland coach Kevin Walters' main gripe with State of Origin I - the late kick off.

COMMENT: I want my State of Origin back. I love it. It's the most wonderful time of the year, except when the Kiwis are playing the Kangaroos.

Warriors centre Solomone Kata says Manu Vatuvei's presence will boost his confidence in tomorrow's clash against Brisbane at Mt Smart Stadium.

Senior Warriors players have slammed "garbage" media reports and dismissed rumours of disharmony within the team.

Maroons player Sam Thaiday soured a hard-fought Origin clash with a lewd and tasteless victory speech describing the win as: "Like losing your virginity."

Queensland's search for back-to-back interstate titles began with a tightly fought 6-4 victory.

Recap Queensland's 6-4 victory over New South Wales in State of Origin One.

Warriors coach Andrew McFadden hopes a more positive attacking approach will help improve the side's defence.

Reports have emerged that New South Wales game plan notes have been discovered by the Maroons.

As the great rivalry between New South Wales and Queensland resumes tonight for the first clash of 2016, we look back at some great 'State of O' moments.

James Segeyaro may have played his last game for Penrith after consorting with convicted criminals.

Konrad Hurrell has celebrated his inclusion in the Titans first grade side by taking a veiled shot at his former club the Warriors.

The NSW Blues were paid a visit by a rather unusual guest during their training run at ANZ Stadium - none other than former Queensland coach Mal Meninga.

Parramatta skipper Kieran Foran has been ruled out for the rest of the NRL season with a shoulder injury.

A number of Warriors players will be feeling relieved after surviving the axe for Saturday's game against the Broncos.

Luke Graham wanted to make a movie about a league star that had it all and did his best to throw it all away.

An important moment for New Zealand sport. The country's leading sporting organisations, led by New Zealand rugby, have come together

Four Kiwi-born league players are chasing their shot at the big time as part of a new league reality television series, The NRL Rookie.

Captain Smith reckons the Blues should be concerned with a Maroons record, last year's 52-6 Origin league demolition of NSW in Brisbane.

Warriors star Manu Vatuvei will make his long awaited playing return in Saturday's NRL clash against the Brisbane Broncos.