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State Of Origin 2026 Game One
The 2026 NRL State of Origin series kicks off tonight with Game One in Sydney, as the Maroons strive to keep the cup in Queensland for another year. Pressure is on for the Queensland squad to claim an early lead in the 45th annual State of Origin after snatching victory from New South Wales last…
Read MoreA Dream Denied: Eliesa Katoa Ruled Out Of 2026 NRL Season
Melbourne Storm and Tonga representative player Eliesa Katoa has had his entire future thrown into doubt and chaos after sustaining a serious head injury more than a fortnight ago. The star Storm second rower will miss the entire 2026 NRL season following surgery on a brain bleed. Katoa is reported “struggling to process” the “devastating”…
Read MorePolitical Football: The AUS-PNG Defence Delay
Among the many questions lingering about delays to Australia and Papua New Guinea officially signing the Pukpuk Mutual Defence Treaty, is the matter of a multi-million dollar investment for a PNG team to join the NRL. Late last year, the Australian Federal Government, in concert with Australian Rugby League (ARL), signed a deal that would…
Read MoreQueensland Wins 2025 State of Origin
The Queensland Maroons have claimed victory in the 2025 Ampol State of Origin series, defeating New South Wales 24-12 at Accor Stadium in Sydney last night. It was an unlikely win for Queensland, given underwhelming performances in games one and two, which left the series drawn 1-1. The return of captain Cameron Munster just days…
Read MoreState Of Origin 2025: Game One
State Of Origin 2025 kicks off in Brisbane, as Queensland and New South Wales face off in Game One of rugby league’s fiercest rivalry. The 2025 Ampol State Of Origin series gets underway at Suncorp Stadium in the heart of Queensland territory. The mighty Maroons will be pushing hard to retrieve the coveted title…
Read MoreSPORT: State of Origin Game 2
Queensland are poised to seal victory for this year’s State of Origin series ahead of Game 2 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Wednesday night. The Maroons are heavily favoured to defeat NSW in State of Origin due to the absence of Nathan Cleary, Latrell Mitchell and Api Koroisau. It is also expected that Reuben…
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