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League: Maroons restore pride
Queensland spoiled New South Wales' plans of celebrating a State of Origin series clean sweep by claiming a 32-8 game-three victory at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane last night.
League: Elias predicts Origin clean-sweep
The man who literally bled for NSW - ex-skipper Ben Elias - has encouraged the Blues to maintain their niggling tactics.
League: Maroons look to Cronk
The return of Cooper Cronk's calming influence could not have come soon enough for Queensland pivot Johnathan Thurston.
Hugh McGahan: Origin doesn't just hit players hard
The elite players involved in representative fixtures can't have their cake and eat it, too.
League: Defeat the toughest test of character
Surviving a brutal State of Origin game two workout loomed as the ultimate test of character for Daly Cherry-Evans.
League: Rapture as Blues break drought
Two hours after fulltime with the stands empty, NSW players returned to their field of battle to celebrate a triumph for the ages.
State of Origin: Blues claim series win
New South Wales ended Queensland’s eight year-reign as State of Origin champions with a series winning 6-4 victory in a fiery second match at ANZ Stadium in Sydney last night.
League: Queensland to gamble on Slater
The Maroons confirmed yesterday Billy Slater would play at fullback in tomorrow night's game at ANZ Stadium at Homebush after overcoming a shoulder complaint.
Hugh McGahon: Predicting top eight a puzzle of epic proportions
Halfway through the season, it's apparent how unpredictable selecting a top eight at the beginning of the year really is.
NRL: Origin series needs to stand alone - Tamou
Cowboys and New South Wales prop James Tamou has added his voice to calls for State of Origin to be played as stand-alone fixtures.
NRL: Origin time chance to get bye
While the State of Origin series will take centre stage over the coming weeks, especially after New South Wales won game one on Wednesday night, the period will also reveal much about the Warriors.
League: Reynolds' let-off big lift for NSW
NSW will attempt to end Queensland's State of Origin reign with their playmakers intact, after five-eighths Josh Reynolds successfully had his grade two dangerous throw charge downgraded at the NRL judiciary.
League: Hayne likely to get rest
New South Wales fans will breathe a sigh of relief at hearing Parramatta coach Brad Arthur is set to rest State of Origin superstar Jarryd Hayne.
League: Tate feared McKinnon-like outcome
Queensland winger Brent Tate feared he would suffer a similarly devastating injury to Alex McKinnon after being the victim of a dangerous tackle.
League: Halfback vows to beat knee injury
The sight of Daly Cherry-Evans on crutches yesterday would have been enough to make Queensland selectors contemplate reaching for the panic button.
Set of Six: Johnson v Tomkins
This week's Warriors media session saw Shaun Johnson join the press throng and attempt to interview teammate Sam Tomkins.
Blues win epic State of Origin opener
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
League: Daley says Blues in tip-top shape
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.
League: 'Hate against hate' in State of Origin opener
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.