19 h. ago Reuben Cotter was left with a giant bump above his eye. It wasn’t from Jarome Luai

Maroons forward dismisses eye-gouge talk but was still left looking worse for wear after Origin II.

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26 h. ago Trump has made perfectly clear he’ll decide what ‘America First’ means, even if MAGA don’t like it

The Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz interview encapsulated the MAGA debate about US involvement in the Middle East. But there can only be one winner.

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26 h. ago State of Origin III: All you need to know about the game of the year

The 2025 State of Origin series is going down to a decider in Sydney. May the best team win.

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27 h. ago Joker and the Thief win the night: How a star duo helped Queensland play their oldest tune

After Wolfmother gave a pre-game clue, Cameron Munster and Harry Grant inspired a classic Maroons’ win built more on guts than gifts.

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33 h. ago Trio of selection shocks combine: The moment that decided Origin game II

Tom Dearden, Kurt Mann and Kurt Capewell were contentious selections for the Maroons. So it was appropriate the trio combined to keep the Origin series alive.

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33 h. ago ‘It hurt me personally’: Munster inspired by attacks against Queensland coach Slater

Queensland skipper Cameron Munster admitted the attacks against his coach triggered a reaction from him and his teammates on the field in Perth on Wednesday night.

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38 h. ago ‘It’s Tom’s time’: How Maroons vindicated Slater’s biggest coaching call

As Billy Slater’s bold selection calls were vindicated, Cameron Munster issued a stunning defence of his under siege coach.

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39 h. ago State of Origin Game II as it happened: Queensland keep series alive in thrilling Perth boilover

The Maroons held off a NSW bid for the biggest comeback win in Origin history to send the series to a decider.

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39 h. ago State of Origin Game II LIVE updates: Queensland keep series alive in thrilling Perth boilover

The Maroons held off a NSW bid for the biggest comeback win in Origin history to send the series to a decider.

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40 h. ago Munster’s Maroons hold out Blues tide to set up Sydney decider

Queensland held off what would have been the biggest comeback in Origin history to pip NSW 26-24, sending the series to a game-three decider at Accor Stadium in three weeks.

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40 h. ago State of Origin II player ratings: How Blues and Maroons fared in Game Two

We rate the performance of every player on the field from a thrilling State of Origin II in Perth.

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40 h. ago State of Origin Game II LIVE updates: Luai on report for possible eye gouge as Maroons hold commanding half

The Blues playmaker was put on report in the 22nd minute while NSW have been put to the sword by Queensland in Perth. Follow all the action live.

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43 h. ago State of Origin Game II LIVE updates: NSW look to take out series against Queensland at Optus Stadium in Perth

NSW are aiming to clinch Laurie Daley’s first series win since 2014 as they take on an under-pressure Billy Slater and the Maroons in Perth. Follow all the action live.

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51 h. ago Glass houses to a glass jaw: Why Slater went too far in the Origin theatre

Banter and sledging has long been a part of State of Origin. But Billy Slater misjudged his response to being called a “grub”.

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51 h. ago Origin II: Our experts make the call on who will win and why

Are NSW too strong, or can Queensland cause an upset? What will be the deciding factor in the first State of Origin game of 2025?

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53 h. ago Brisbane news live: Maroons prepare for State of Origin game two in Perth; Brisbane rates to increase $1.14 per week; Lord mayor rules out three rates levies

For today’s news updates in Brisbane and beyond as they happen, follow us here.

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54 h. ago Brisbane news live: Maroons prepare for State of Origin game two in Perth; Ratepayers await Brisbane City Council budget; Lord mayor rules out three rates levies

For today’s news updates in Brisbane and beyond as they happen, follow us here.

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57 h. ago This perfect NSW play shows just how much trouble Queensland are in

The Blues have nailed one of my all-time favourite plays. It’s nearly impossible to defend, and the Maroons have already hit desperation stakes ahead of Origin II.

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69 h. ago Trump loves to talk big and do little, but this time he has to act – and the world is watching

As the leaders of the world’s most powerful nations spend the night holed up on a mountainside in Alberta, their fate rests with a man heading back to Washington, phone in hand, instinct for drama undiminished.

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2 d. ago ‘I’m not done yet’: Emotional Slater launches furious response to Woods ‘grub’ sledge

Maroons coach referenced his late predecessor Paul Green in a stunning attack on the former Blues forward in Perth on Tuesday.

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