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State of Origin is tonight. Here is what you need to know for Game I
from ABC News: Rugby League
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.
‘Club will hate me for saying it’: Bulldogs’ big Burton dilemma laid bare after standout performance
from FOX SPORTS League
The Bulldogs have been urged to give Matt Burton more clarity on his future after the star five-eighth enjoyed his best game of the season in last week’s win over the Storm.
‘Out of the blue’: Surprise Walker approach revealed; Dogs release forward — NRL Daily
from FOX SPORTS League
Soon-to-be Queensland debutant Sam Walker has reportedly made a call on his international allegiance after England made a secret approach to the Roosters halfback.
‘May be on the way out’: Rival club ‘watching’ Broncos star as $300k stalemate revealed
from FOX SPORTS League
Four clubs are said to be monitoring Gehamat Shibasaki’s situation at the Broncos, with the Maroons squad member at risk of being squeezed out of the club by salary cap pressure.
‘It happened so quickly’: Twist as Blues reveal why ‘strong candidate’ didn’t get Origin call-up
from FOX SPORTS League
Blues coach Laurie Daley has confirmed that Mitch Moses will miss Origin I with a hamstring injury, while last-minute drama surrounding his replacement in the squad has been revealed.
Nicho fate revealed after Sharks shock; Eels boost overshadowed by halves crisis: NRL Teams Analysis
from FOX SPORTS League
The Sharks and Eels have both been dealt big injury blows in the halves, with Nicho Hynes (calf) unavailable for Cronulla while Mitchell Moses is not the only Eels playmaker to go down injured.
‘Boys got a kick out of it’: Slater reveals ‘inspirational’ Arrow’s role in QLD camp
from FOX SPORTS League
Queensland coach Billy Slater has described Jai Arrow as “the life of the party” after the Maroons invited him into camp ahead of the series opener a week after he was forced to retire from rugby league following a devastating motor neurone disease diagnosis.
‘Who wrote this s***?’: Fatty’s ‘nightmare’ Footy Show reveal in tell-all on iconic career
from FOX SPORTS League
He’s one of rugby league’s most treasured icons. Now, Paul Vautin’s incredible story has been documented in a new Fox League three-part series.
NRL Team Tips: Sharks confirm massive blow as Madge set for huge boost, Benji makes gamble
from FOX SPORTS League
The Sharks have been dealt a big blow with star halfback Nicho Hynes sidelined.
‘Family drove five hours’: Bulldogs’ son of a gun opens up on whirlwind NRL debut
from FOX SPORTS League
When Jed Reardon was named on the six-man interchange bench for Thursday night’s match against the Melbourne Storm, the Bulldogs rookie wasn’t expecting to take the field.