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Tigers had expected skipper Koroisau to play Origin II

Four-time State of Origin representative Api Koroisau was forced to watch NSW's game-two loss from the bench as one of two unused substitutes.

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'Tough debut' steels Fonua-Blake for second Origin shot

As he prepares for a second NSW cap, Addin Fonua-Blake says his first taste of State of Origin footy was faster than any game he has ever played.

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NSW remaining calm as Moses misses training again

NSW five-eighth Mitch Moses has trained separately from his teammates for a second consecutive day, but Blues staff remain confident about his Origin hopes.

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Should this star be benched? Here's what the statistics say

The radical shake up needed to avoid a Brisbane disaster.

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NSW explain Olakau'atu axing, bring in Nawaqanitawase

Haumole Olakau'atu has been sensationally axed by NSW coach Laurie Daley with the Blues putting their faith in uncapped back-rower Dylan Lucas.

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Blues steal State of Origin opener from Maroons – as it happened

New South Wales launch incredible comeback from 0-20 down after Queensland let first-half dominance slip away

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RL:'I had to grow up': The reformation of Fonua-Blake

After an early career filled with controversy Addin Fonua-Blake is a mature age State of Origin debutant

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'I had to grow up': The reformation of Fonua-Blake

After an early career filled with controversy Addin Fonua-Blake is a mature age State of Origin debutant

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No more Origin what-ifs for NSW debutant Fonua-Blake

Cronulla prop Addin Fonua-Blake will make his long-awaited State of Origin debut for NSW after a loosening of the eligibility rules over the off-season.

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Tedesco's NSW recall joy, Blues name six Origin rookies

James Tedesco is back in the NSW State of Origin fold, named in a Blues squad for the series opener alongside six debutants.

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Why Sharks enforcer is loving rise of Tigers tearaway

Samuela Fainu is blossoming into one of the NRL's most powerful forwards and long-time friend Addin Fonua-Blake is delighted to see him realise his potential.

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May sets out Origin stall after making peace with Daley

After another impressive start to the season, Wests Tigers' Terrell May has declared he's a better player than the one snubbed by Laurie Daley last year.

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Blues leave door open for new faces as Haas ruled out

NSW prop Payne Haas' injury could mean Laurie Daley turns to a new face for next month's State of Origin series opener.

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Daley wants to see passion from Kiwi or English Blues

NSW coach Laurie Daley is a fan of changes to State of Origin eligibility rules but won't be handing out Blues jerseys willy-nilly.

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Sharks' Test duo excited by Origin rule change

Cronulla Test stars Addin Fonua-Blake and Briton Nikora are keen to play State of Origin finally after a long wait.

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Fonua-Blake, Ponga to benefit from big Origin change

The NRL has made the biggest change to State of Origin eligibility rules in the game's history, with New Zealand also set to benefit from the overhaul.

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Bring back mid-year Tests: Fisher-Harris makes call

New Zealand captain James Fisher-Harris would like to see the return of mid-season Tests, but Tonga coach Kristian Woolf has a word of warning on the subject.

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'A privilege': NRL stars embrace their island heritage

Emerging super powers Samoa and Tonga will field formidable teams loaded with NRL talent in the third edition of the Pacific Championships.

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Tonga's Stefano set for round two with big-bopper Haas

Melbourne prop Stefan Utoikamanu is set to debut for Tonga and resume hostilities with Samoa and Brisbane's Payne Haas in a Pacific Cup blockbuster.

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Storm 'won't take a backward step' in Sharks showdown

Addin Fonua-Blake and Stefano Utoikamanu will lead the charge for their respective packs as the Sharks and Storm resume hostilities in Friday's prelim final.

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Sharks do it for McInnes after 'heartbreaking' injury

Fallen skipper Cameron McInnes will be in Cronulla's hearts and minds when they face Melbourne for a spot in the 2025 NRL grand final.

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Let the boys sledge: trash talk king makes plea to NRL

Ronaldo Mulitalo hopes the NRL allow don't stand in the way of a good sledging match as the Sharks winger prepares to face Melbourne in a preliminary final.

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'I'd be sent off every week': confusion over pest rule

Hudson Young's sin-binning for celebrating in Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh's face has left Canberra confused about the NRL's rules against stirring players up.

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Brakes on Blayke: Why Roosters must stop Sharks No.9

Blayke Brailey has been the form dummy-half of the NRL through the second half of 2025, and the Sydney Roosters know the Cronulla No.9 must be contained.

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Bennett wants overhaul of international league rules

Wayne Bennett has backed alterations to State of Origin eligibility rules, but believes changes also need to happen at an international level.

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