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.

Injured New South Wales Blues hooker Robbie Farah is on course to return earlier than expected and to play in the league State Of Origin series opener.

Gold Coast have released former NSW State of Origin back Jamal Idris on compassionate grounds, allowing the giant centre to join NRL rivals Penrith.

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.

Queensland superstar Greg "GI" Inglis is hoping to miss just a fortnight of action.

The Kiwi serial streaker who "stuffed up Origin" when he ran almost the length of the field during the game may be arrested if he returns to New Zealand.

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

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

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.

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.