Ethan Strange is slated to play in the back-row off the interchange bench for the NSW Blues in State of Origin II. Coach Laurie Daley intends to utilize Strange's strengths as a strong runner of the ball.
Queensland captain Cameron Munster believes Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will honor his late father, Fereti, in State of Origin II. Fa'asuamaleaui rejoined the Maroons camp after his father's passing from cancer, with Munster drawing parallels to his own experience losing his father during the 2022 series.
NSW drops Haumole Olakau'atu for State of Origin II, calls up Dylan Lucas for Blues debut
NSW loses Stephen Crichton to shoulder injury for State of Origin II; Mitchell Moses's hamstring injury puts his participation in doubt, with Isaiya Katoa on standby.
Queensland coach Billy Slater anticipates no issues between Cameron Munster and Kalyn Ponga in camp despite their on-field melee, and justifies Reece Walsh's recall to the bench for State of Origin II amid the Broncos' losing streak.
Pat Carrigan and Gehamat Shibasaki, both of Queensland and the Brisbane Broncos, have been ruled out of State of Origin II due to injuries sustained in recent matches. Carrigan faces 3-4 weeks out with a syndesmosis injury, while Shibasaki will miss 5-6 weeks with a grade two MCL injury, sidelining him for the rest of the series.
Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater remains non-committal on Reece Walsh's potential State of Origin II recall after a narrow 22-20 loss to NSW, despite Walsh's omission from Origin I. The series' fate hangs in the balance ahead of game two in Melbourne.
NSW Blues overcome a 20-6 deficit in the last 18 minutes to defeat Queensland Maroons 22-20 in State of Origin I, with James Tedesco's late try and Nathan Cleary's conversion securing the win after Kalyn Ponga's controversial send-off reduced the Maroons to 12 players.
NSW Blues overcome a 20-0 deficit to win State of Origin I 22-20, with James Tedesco scoring a dramatic late try; Queensland's Kalyn Ponga sent off for a shoulder charge, sparking controversy.
New South Wales playmaker Mitchell Moses is in doubt for the State of Origin opener due to a hamstring issue, prompting the call-up of Matt Burton. Ethan Strange is the likely replacement if Moses is ruled out.
Analysis of the New South Wales State of Origin team selection reveals surprises like Victor Radley's inclusion despite suspensions, and Stephen Crichton starting over potentially fitter players.
New South Wales and Queensland announce teams for State of Origin I with several surprise selections and debutants. Kalyn Ponga starts at fullback, while Reece Walsh misses out. New eligibility rules allow players like Addin Fonua-Blake and Victor Radley to feature.
New South Wales announces State of Origin team changes, with Tolu Koula and Blayke Brailey set for debuts. New eligibility rules allow Addin Fonua-Blake and Victor Radley to play. Coach Laurie Daley explains selection decisions.
New South Wales and Queensland teams announced for State of Origin I. Key selections include Sam Walker debuting at halfback for NSW, with Victor Radley a surprise inclusion. Reece Walsh misses out for Queensland.
New South Wales has announced its team for the first State of Origin game, with James Tedesco named at fullback over Dylan Edwards. Four players are set to debut.
Queensland opts to name a squad, rather than a final line-up, for Women's State of Origin II, with NSW expected to hand a debut to powerful Roosters forward Rima Butler.
