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The countdown to kick-off begins - but which team will be smiling at full-time?
A new-look NSW team. New halves, new coach, new skipper. But will it be the same old story when Australia’s fiercest sporting rivalry resumes on Wednesday?
- by Billie Eder and Tom Decent
Chammas at Origin
State of Origin
The council restriction threatening historic Origin match in 2027
- by Michael Chammas
Insight & Analysis
‘He’s like Christopher Columbus’: The dorky passion of NSW captain Jake Trbojevic
The Manly lock’s love of rugby league and life is exactly what the Blues need heading into Origin I.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
The Maroons are faster and flashier. But they have a weakness and Blues can exploit it
Game-day conditions at Accor Stadium promise to be perfect for NSW in the Origin opener. This is the gameplan that can lead them to victory.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Meet Joe Suaalii: The yin and yang of NSW’s $4.8m code-hopping chameleon
The Blues rookie lives and travels on his own despite being the centre of attention since the age of 14. This is the other side of one of Australia’s most talked-about talents.
Dan Walsh
Sports Reporter
More News
Why being ‘flustered and frustrated’ is the perfect Women’s Origin preparation
The Sky Blues ran an opposed session against the Knights’ Jersey Flegg team, and while frustrating at times, Kylie Hilder called it the best way to prepare.
- by Billie Eder
The tiny NSW country town that has produced three Blues
The mayor of Temora could not be prouder of the three Blues with links to the Riverina town who will run out in the Origin opener on Wednesday.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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