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![State of Origin: Cheating claim a sign of desperation, says Daley](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
State of Origin: Cheating claim a sign of desperation, says Daley
The build-up to tomorrow's second State of Origin clash has turned ugly.
![Malcolm Boyle: Clamp on biffo major gamble](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Malcolm Boyle: Clamp on biffo major gamble
Australian Rugby League officials are taking a huge gamble this week as they attempt to legislate against foul play in the second State of Origin match at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.
![Hugh McGahan: Binning punching the right thing for league](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hugh McGahan: Binning punching the right thing for league
I can’t see what all the debate is over the ‘ban the biff’ from the game and players being sent to the sin bin for throwing a punch. Isn’t this already in the game?
![Meninga blames media after pub incident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Meninga blames media after pub incident
Queensland State of Origin coach Mal Meninga has described being asked to leave a Brisbane bar as a "storm in a teacup'' and criticised media coverage of it.
![Wynne Gray: Rugby, you mean the State of Origin league bash, mate?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wynne Gray: Rugby, you mean the State of Origin league bash, mate?
Wynne Gray arrives in Brisbane for the first Lions test where the State of Origin is the talk of the city.
![State of Origin: Daley opts for Dugan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
State of Origin: Daley opts for Dugan
St George Illawarra fullback Josh Dugan will make his return to State of Origin in game two for NSW after Jarryd Hayne was ruled out with a hamstring injury.
![League: Bellamy backs choice of 'real Origin player' Maloney](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
League: Bellamy backs choice of 'real Origin player' Maloney
Craig Bellamy is backing debutant James Maloney to shine in the NSW five-eighths role, although he's still surprised Todd Carney was bumped from the job.
![League: Seasoned Hayne primed for Origin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
League: Seasoned Hayne primed for Origin
As NSW's most experienced player, much is expected of gun fullback Jarryd Hayne.
![League: Apology for grub sledge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
League: Apology for grub sledge
Queensland mining magnate Clive Palmer apologised yesterday for calling NSW league coach Laurie Daley a grub, but the damage may already be done.
![NRL: Farah comfortable with role of leading Blues in Origin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NRL: Farah comfortable with role of leading Blues in Origin
This time last year Robbie Farah was anxiously trying to prove to critics that he was up to State of Origin football.
![NRL: Maloney gets the Origin nod ahead of Carney](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NRL: Maloney gets the Origin nod ahead of Carney
New South Wales coach Laurie Daley has named three debutants in his State of Origin team for the series opener in Sydney on June 5.
![League: Queensland secure seventh straight in thriller](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
League: Queensland secure seventh straight in thriller
Cooper Cronk's 40-metre field-goal broke NSW hearts and sealed a 21-20 win for Queensland as the Maroons locked in a seventh successive State of Origin series win in a breathless encounter at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday.