This week's Warriors media session saw Shaun Johnson join the press throng and attempt to interview teammate Sam Tomkins.

New South Wales took a giant stride towards ending Queensland's eight-year reign as State of Origin champions by claiming a stunning game one victory at Suncorp Stadium

Laurie Daley admits he made mistakes in his first State of Origin series as NSW coach but believes his side couldn't be in better shape for game one tonight.

Warriors' halfback Shaun Johnson will have until Friday to prove his fitness ahead of Sunday's "homecoming" clash against the Newcastle Knights at Mt Smart Stadium.

Forget state against state or mate against mate. Queensland captain Cameron Smith says it will be hate against hate in the State of Origin opener against NSW in Brisbane tonight.

Warriors fullback Sam Tomkins has been fined after admitting urinating in public early on Sunday morning in Broadbeach on the Gold Coast.

They say a change is as good as a holiday, however the Warriors' three-game Eden Park sojourn failed to live up to the glossy travel brochures.

There's a "Tongan Thor" running around fellow schoolboys into the media's glare and a mad scramble for his signature, writes Chris Rattue.

Roosters prop Sam Moa has warned the NRL that diving has become a blight on rugby league after Friday night's fiery encounter between the premiers and Bulldogs.

The Warriors are being fuelled by an unconventional - and somewhat controversial - nutrition programme.

The Warriors will aim to hit much higher heights, but this was a step in the right direction.

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson and captain Anthony Minichiello accused Canterbury players of diving for penalties in a sensational aftermath to the NRL premiers' 32-12 win at ANZ Stadium on Friday night.

Out of form and, by all reports, left out of pocket by controversial Newcastle NRL owner Nathan Tinkler. It would be fair to say Darius Boyd's head space was a major concern when he arrived at the Queensland State of Origin camp.

After eight years of State of Origin hurt NSW coach Laurie Daley decided things had to change.

The Warriors set a goal pre-season to be the best defensive team in the NRL. It seemed a laughable ambition in the early weeks as they leaked the most points of any side in the competition, but a change has occurred.

I love State of Origin. I've loved it ever since Wally Lewis' stoush with Mark Geyer in 1991 and, while I don't condone violence, this sums up the passion and intensity of Origin.

Gold Coast coach John Cartwright has challenged Dave Taylor to inspire a weakened Titans following his State of Origin snub.

The Warriors could face a halves dilemma on Saturday, with Shaun Johnson under an injury cloud ahead of the match with the Gold Coast Titans

NSW coach Laurie Daley accepts throwing rookie halves combination Trent Hodkinson and Josh Reynolds into the State of Origin cauldron next week is a selection gamble.