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There's blood in Blue water after NSW collapse in Origin II

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 11:17pm AEST

New South Wales travelled to the MCG with the Origin series within their grasp but after the disaster that ensued, success has never felt further away.

QLD star exposes Madge’s brutal call; Billy’s masterstroke selection — Maroons Player Ratings

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 10:40pm AEST

Queensland stormed home to thrash the Blues and send the State of Origin series to a decider in Brisbane.

‘How can you say that?: Controversial Bunker call leaves Maroons, Origin great stunned

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 10:15pm AEST

The Bunker has found itself in the spotlight over a call that left the Maroons fuming in Game 2 of State of Origin at the MCG.

New South Wales v Queensland - State of Origin

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 7:25pm AEST

Follow live coverage of the second game of the State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland at the MCG. Stuff sports reporters

Knights set to make big Origin call; Tigers’ forward pack boost... and blow: NRL Early Mail

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 7:15pm AEST

The Tigers could be set for a boost in their forward pack in the coming weeks after suffering a brutal back row blow.

VOTE: Who is your man of the match for Origin II?

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 6:42pm AEST

Nathan Cleary was crowned man of the match for his heroics in NSW’s extraordinary Game 1 comeback against Queensland.

Live: Origin series on the line as Blues and Maroons light up MCG for Game II

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 5:59pm AEST

NSW can regain the men's State of Origin shield tonight, as they take a 1-0 lead into Game II against Queensland. Follow live.

Bulldogs veteran to retire at season’s end; Roosters enforcer pens new deal — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 5:43pm AEST

Canterbury Bulldogs winger Marcelo Montoya has confirmed that he will retire at the end of 2026 after ten seasons in the top grade.

Strange makes call on international future as England name 38-man preliminary RLWC squad

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 4:15pm AEST

NSW Blues star Ethan Strange has confirmed that he has turned down an approach to represent England as the nation named a 38-man preliminary squad for the upcoming 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

From Game II winner to bold predictions — 14 Fox League experts’ Origin Tips

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 1:12pm AEST

Fox League’s experts have had their say on who will win State of Origin Game II.