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.

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.

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.

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.

The Kiwi who streaked onto the field during the rugby league State of Origin decider has been sentenced to three months' jail.

The State of Origin streaker has fronted a Sydney court after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

It appears to have taken a set of bronzed buttocks to create red-faced embarrassment this week, says Malcolm Boyle.

There's no mistaking Wati Holmwood in the flesh - but impersonators of the serial streaker have given Radio Live host Duncan Garner the slip.

Eight is not enough as Queensland eye a mind-boggling 10 straight State of Origin series triumphs after breaking NSW hearts yet again on Wednesday night.

Watching State of Origin on Wednesday night confirmed to me how hard Australia will be to beat at this year's World Cup.

The Kiwi streaker who threatened to halt State of Origin's greatest dynasty is believed to be a repeat offender - who says 'a lot of people hate me now'.

Last night, Queensland won their eighth-straight State of Origin series and proved why they are the best side in the history of the competition.

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is plotting to steal a State of Origin game from Brisbane and host league's showpiece event at a revamped Metricon Stadium at Carrara.

Laurie Daley says Mitchell Pearce's NSW career won't be over if Queensland win an eighth successive State of Origin series tonight.

It's of little comfort to New South Wales pivot James Maloney but Maroons forward Sam Thaiday has declared his form didn't merit Queensland State of Origin selection this year.

Anyone who had an opportunity to voice an opinion before State of Origin II was expressing concern about the knee-jerk reaction to Paul Gallen's punches in the first match of the 2013 series.

Some of the venom coming from past and present players in relation to the latest Origin controversy is over the top, writes Hugh McGahan.

NSW captain Paul Gallen is in doubt for the State of Origin decider because of a foot injury suffered in Origin II on Wednesday.