AFL makes key State of Origin shift after club criticism
The AFL has made a concession after clubs weren’t happy with one aspect of 2026’s return of State of Origin.
NRL State of Origin
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NRL ‘privately worried’ about Origin after wild crowd behaviour
NRL officials are privately worried about the decision to take next year’s series across the ditch.
‘Are you trying to make me emotional?’: Boyd opens up on journey to Maroons job
Darius Boyd managed to keep the tears away at his inaugural Maroons press conference after discussing his journey to the job and how proud his late grandmother would be of him.
Gallen’s brutal swipe at Maroons who ‘can’t get a coach’
Paul Gallen has delivered a dig at the Maroons as their coaching search continues with multiple options ruling themselves out.
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Maroons great keen to replace Slater despite ‘pressure cooker’ admission
Darius Boyd has put his hand up to take over from Billy Slater next year, but admits any decision would come with caution.
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State of Origin going international as NZ game confirmed
State of Origin is going international once more, with game two of the 2027 men’s series to be played in Auckland.
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Smith reveals stance as clear front-runners emerge for Maroons job
Queensland are officially on the hunt for a new coach. There’s a list of potential candidates but only one the Blues would genuinely fear.
Smith admits Maroons job ‘something to consider’ after Slater’s shock exit
Cameron Smith has admitted he would consider taking over as Queensland Maroons coach after Billy Slater stepped down from the role.
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Blues legends urge King to call retired larrikin into Origin camp
Andrew Johns has given a left-field suggestion after Matt King was appointed as head coach.
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Brutal Teddy call, Joey shadow among King’s early Blues headaches
There are already a number of crunch calls facing him ahead of next year’s series, when he will defend the coveted shield.
NRL State of Origin
The battle between NSW Blues and QLD Maroons. The series started in 1982 and nowadays each year the winning state is decided over three games. Traditionally, team selection was based on where the player first played their first senior game, however...
The battle between NSW Blues and QLD Maroons. The series started in 1982 and nowadays each year the winning state is decided over three games. Traditionally, team selection was based on where the player first played their first senior game, however selection rules have changed to accommodate overseas-born players and those born in other states. As the leading source for all things State of Origin, Wide World of Sports brings you the latest NRL news, updates, and insights into the historic clash between New South Wales and Queensland.
Explore the NSW Blues Team List and QLD Maroons Team List to discover the formidable players representing their respective states. Our Ultimate Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the series, including kick-off time, odds, debut performances, analysis and more.
Stay on top of the game with our live blog, follow the draw and results section to track the progression of the series and stay engaged with every NRL game.
Join us as we witness the epic battles between the fierce rivalry of NSW Blues vs the QLD Maroons.