Koroisau named to start for the Blues for State of the Origin decider
Fiji Bati captain and Panthers hooker Apisai Koroisau has been named again in the New South Wales Blues starting lineup ahead of the State Of Origin decider in Brisbane t
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State of Origin Three sold out
The National Rugby League has announced today that Ampol State of Origin Three in Brisbane had officially sold out. The 2022 Ampol State of Origin will now be played i
NSW Blues dominate Maroons 44-12 in Origin 2
The NSW Blues have squared off the 2022 Origin series with a dominant 44-12 victory over the Queensland Maroons in Game Two last night. Penrith Panthers scrum-half Nat
Koroisau’s focus is to do his job and bring energy
Penrith Panthers and Fiji Bati hooker Apisai Koroisau will be making his second appearance for the NSW Blues when they take on the Queensland Maroons in game 2 of the Sta
NSW Blues vow to up the 'aggression' for Origin II
NSW Blues captain James Tedesco says the Blues will need to up their “aggression and passion†if they’re to claim Game 2 of the State of Origin series
Queensland make 2 changes for Origin 2
The Queensland Maroons have made two changes to the side that beat the New South Wales Blues in the first State of Origin clash a few weeks ago. Xavier Coates and Reub
Koroisau named on the interchange as Blues make 7 changes for Origin 2
Fiji Bati Hooker Apisai Koroisau will start on the interchange as the NSW Blues have made 7 changes for the second match of this year’s State of Origin Series.
NSW Blues coach to seek explanation from referees boss over key calls
New South Wales coach Brad Fittler will seek answers from the NRL's referees boss after claiming several infringements pivotal to the result in State of Origin I were mis
Maroons spoil Blues homecoming to take series opener
Queensland star Cameron Munster stole the show as the Maroons spoiled NSW's return to Accor Stadium, upsetting the Blues 16-10 to take a 1-0 series lead. In front of 8
Why tonight means so much for NSW
Tonight’s opening State of Origin match will be a vital one for the NSW Blues, given its the only time they will play in-front of their home-crowd. The Blues ha
80,000 fans expected to be in attendance for Origin 1
80,000 fans are expected to be in attendance during the first State of Origin at the Accor Stadium in Sydney tonight. James Tedesco will captain a Blues side which inc
Five-year Sydney drought 'irrelevant' to new breed: Slater
The last time the Maroons tasted victory in Sydney, Billy Slater was playing in his 28th Origin game, Val Holmes was on debut and current assistant coach Johnathan Thurst
Ex-All Black Brad Thorn embracing State of Origin vibes ahead of quarter-final against Crusaders
The Queensland Reds have turned to rugby league's State of Origin for some Maroon inspiration as they plot a monumental Super Rugby Pacific upset in Christchurch. Coac
Api Koroisau, Jacob Saifiti and Tariq Sims included in NSW Origin squad
Three players named in the Vodafone Fiji Bati 50 member extended squad have been included in the 2022 NSW Blues State of Origin team. They are Apisai Koroisau, Jacob S
Mai TV to show State of Origin
Good news for rugby league fans as Mai TV will be showing this year’s State of Origin Series live on it’s free to air channel. Mai TV Director Stanley Si
Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston join Billy Slater to guide the Maroons
Maroons head coach Billy Slater has confirmed that Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston will join Josh Hannay as their assistant coaches. Smith and Thurston have
Koroisau to make Origin debut in Game 3
Apisai Koroisau will make his debut for New South Wales in Game 3 of the State of Origin series while Daniel Saifiti and Tariq Sims will once again start for the Blues.
NSW claim Ronaldo is not eligible to play for the Queensland Maroons
New South Wales have questioned the eligibility of winger Ronaldo Mulitalo to play State of Origin after he was rushed into the Queensland team as a replacement for the i
Munster on a mission to stop Cleary and Trbojevic in Origin 2
Queensland star Cameron Munster will make it his personal mission to nullify Nathan Cleary and Tom Trbojevic when the Maroons try to save the Origin series tomorrow. C
Luai, Cleary to target Walsh
After exorcising the ghosts of 2020, NSW playmaker Nathan Cleary is set to haunt Queensland bolter Reece Walsh in Sunday's State of Origin game two clash in Brisbane.
Saifiti, Sims and Koroisau included in 20-men NSW squad
Fiji Bati reps Daniel Saifiti, Tariq Sims and Apisai Koroisau have retained their places in the 20-men New South Wales State of Origin squad as the Blues look to clinch t