Thaiday banned for next two NRL matches
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.
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As it happened: Queensland get hard fought series win
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Origin II team lists revealed
Here are the full team lists and player profiles for Wednesday night's State of Origin game two.
NSW captain's run hijacked by Maroons memories
NSW have been given a cruel reminder of Queensland's dominance after Tuesday's captain's run.
State of Origin: NSW suffer injury blow
NSW centre Josh Morris has sensationally ruled himself out of Wednesday's must-win State of Origin match.
Complacency not an issue for Queensland stars
North Queensland prop Matt Scott must step up in Origin II in the injured Nate Myles' absence.
League: Cameron Smith takes swipe at NSW coach
Cameron Smith has taken a swipe at NSW coach Laurie Daley
League: Referees retained for Origin despite criticism
Despite the vehement protestations of NSW coach Laurie Daley, referees Ben Cummins and Gerard Sutton have been retained for State of Origin II.
Origin coach not a fan of late kick off
Kiwi league fans will certainly agree with Queensland coach Kevin Walters' main gripe with State of Origin I - the late kick off.
Andrew Mulligan: Overhyped Origin falls flat
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Origin: 'Virginity' comment slammed
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."
How Queensland won Origin I
Queensland's search for back-to-back interstate titles began with a tightly fought 6-4 victory.
As it happened: Queensland take game one in low scoring affair
Recap Queensland's 6-4 victory over New South Wales in State of Origin One.
League: Blues' Origin notes discovered by Queensland
Reports have emerged that New South Wales game plan notes have been discovered by the Maroons.
Great State of Origin moments
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.
Blues' greatest foe becomes a friend
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga made an appearance at the Blues' final training run before Origin I.
Maroons captain issues the Blues a reminder
Captain Smith reckons the Blues should be concerned with a Maroons record, last year's 52-6 Origin league demolition of NSW in Brisbane.
League: NSW to play it safe in Origin opener
NSW will again adopt a conservative game plan in the State of Origin opener, Blues coach Laurie Daley said.
Laurie Daley in firing line if Blues falter
Mark Geyer has predicted dire consequences for Blues coach Laurie Daley if he fails to win this year's Origin series.
Queensland State of Origin team leaked
Queensland is set to heed Wendell Sailor's plea to "stay loyal" by selecting Nate Myles and Dane Gagai for State of Origin I.