NSW coach Ricky Stuart is contemplating rolling the dice with just one specialist prop in the State of Origin decider.

NSW coach Ricky Stuart's naming of a 20-man squad for next week's State of Origin series decider left more questions than answers.

Rugby could rival NBA's global turn-on, pumping our own 'state of origin' on a big sports network, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Blues legend Glenn Lazarus has hailed Paul Gallen's State of Origin blinder on Wednesday as one of the greatest in history.

New South Wales forced a game three Origi decider after winning a thrilling game two over Queensland on Wednesday night.

Queensland icon Mal Meninga says Ricky Stuart's mobile army of backrowers will have to stop one of rugby league's greatest forward packs.

Tears have flowed in the New South Wales camp ahead of tomorrow's second State of Origin match against Queensland.

Maroons' veteran Petero Civoniceva has reassured Queensland fans there'll be life after Darren Lockyer.

Queensland State of Origin rugby league forward Jacob Lillyman has signed a new deal with the Warriors.

Sydney Roosters fullback Anthony Minichiello has backed teammate Todd Carney as the man to provide the spark for NSW.

Willie Tonga has been hailed for producing one of Queensland's bravest State of Origin efforts of all-time.

Darren Lockyer celebrated his record-equalling State of Origin appearance by laying on the match-winning try last night.

Queensland are in the box seat to win a sixth straight State of Origin title after defeating New South Wales in game one in Brisbane on Wednesday night.

A sell-out crowd of more than 52,000 will be on hand when this year's State of Origin series gets underway tonight.