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'Kidding ourselves': Daley whacks talk of Cleary's losing Origin record

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 8:07am AEST

NSW coach Laurie Daley says the responsibility does not solely rest on the shoulders of his star No.7 ahead of this year's State of Origin campaign.

Munster ready for Origin as 'heartbreaking' personal anniversary nears

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 7:02am AEST

It's been almost a year since Queensland captain Cameron Munster took the Maroons to an emotion-charged State of Origin series victory, days after suddenly losing his father.

State of Origin is tonight. Here is what you need to know for Game I

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 4:50am AEST

The fiercest rival in Australian rugby league resumes tonight, as New South Wales and Queensland meet in the opening match of the 2026 men's State of Origin series.

Can State of Origin save an NRL season that's losing its way?

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 26 May 2026 at 12:46pm AEST

Players, coaches and fans are disillusioned with the rule changes that have come to define this NRL season but ahead of Origin I can the interstate series put a broken season back together?

ACL injury appears to end Warriors legend's NRL career

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 26 May 2026 at 10:57am AEST

Warriors club legend Roger Tuivasa-Sheck appears to have played his last NRL game after confirming he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in round 12.

'Too risky': Blues dealt injury blow on eve of Origin Game I

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 26 May 2026 at 8:48am AEST

The NSW Blues have confirmed five-eighth Mitchell Moses will miss Wednesday night's State of Origin opener due to a hamstring injury.

Blues send out SOS as playmaker struggles with injury

from ABC News: Rugby League

Mon, 25 May 2026 at 6:44pm AEST

A hamstring complaint for Mitchell Moses puts a scare through the NSW Blues, with Ethan Strange stepping up and Matt Burton called into camp ahead of State of Origin I.

Warriors lock in first NRL match at Eden Park in 13 years

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Mon, 25 May 2026 at 10:00am AEST

The NRL fixture will mark the team’s first return to Auckland’s biggest stadium in 13 years. Stuff sports reporters

NRL chief executive resigns after six years

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Mon, 25 May 2026 at 9:55am AEST

The chief executive of the NRL has stepped aside from his role following six years of record TV ratings and expansion projects. Neil Breen, Chris Barrett and Dan Walsh

When and how to watch State of Origin Game I between the Blues and Maroons

from ABC News: Rugby League

Mon, 25 May 2026 at 8:31am AEST

Game I of the men's 2026 State of Origin series will be held this Wednesday at Sydney's Stadium Australia. Here's what to know about the match.