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Cody Walker returns to the No. 6 jersey.

Analysis

State of Origin

Only fools rush in to write off Maroons

The Eighth Immortal was left red faced after game one in Adelaide but still believes NSW can win Origin II — if halfback Nathan Cleary rediscovers his touch.

by Andrew Johns

Australian rugby

'We welcome the competition': NRL unfazed after oldest rival becomes new stablemate

by Chris Barrett

State of Origin is set to shift back to its customary spot in the league calendar.

NRL 2020

'More than likely': Origin set to move back to mid-season timeslot

by Adrian Proszenko

Queenslanders have applauded Brad Fittler for trying to be like Mal Meninga.

State of Origin

'I see a lot of Mal in Freddy': Maroons pay Fittler ultimate compliment

by Christian Nicolussi

Both Apps and Kelly were injured in week two of the NRLW competition and ruled out of the rest of the season.

State of Origin

Blues’ hopes of three-peat soar as Kelly and Apps win fitness battle

by Sarah Keoghan

Insight & Analysis

Blue wave: Six reasons NSW will square series

Roy Masters

State of Origin matches rarely fail to depart from the script. But in Sydney on Wednesday night, Brad Fittler's side are specials to see off Wayne Bennett's Maroons. Here's why.

'It hurt so much I couldn’t talk': Vautin's warning after cancer scare

Danny Weidler

It was a surprise that Paul Vautin was not a central part of the Channel Nine commentary team for game one of State of Origin. Now we can reveal why.

Queensland's Storm connection have unlocked secret to stopping Cleary

Roy Masters

It's no coincidence that Nathan Cleary has turned into two below-par performances in the Origin opener and last month's NRL grand final.

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Former Blues half Mitchell Pearce says fans should back under fire NSW half Nathan Cleary. Coach Brad Fittler is showing faith in him.

State of Origin

'How about backing the guy?' Pearce leaps to Cleary's defence

For years, Mitchell Pearce was the definitive punching bag for NSW supporters. Now, Nathan Cleary is starting to cop similar blows as the Blues fight for survival in game two.

by Andrew Webster

State of Origin

'It's not what you really want': Bennett queries NSW halves changes

Queensland coach Wayne Bennett is a huge fan of Cody Walker but is glad he hasn't had to switch out any of his halves again of the second Origin clash.