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Glen Jakovich has called for a return of State of Origin.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumState of Origin WA push back on agenda

Premier Roger Cook and Sports Minister Rita Saffioti have pushed for the return of State of Origin footy as momentum gathers for a return of the once hugely popular spectacle.

Joe Spagnolo

Nicola Healey and son Carter were denied entry to Suncorp Stadium for the State of Origin decider.

TICKETS CANCELLEDVideoComments‘Heartbroken’ mum and young son ‘turned away’ from stadium

Nicola Healey took her young son Carter to the major event after purchasing tickets through Ticketek, but the night ended in tears before the game even started.

Max Corstorphan

Nicola Healey and son Carter were denied entry to Suncorp Stadium for the State of Origin decider.

THE NIGHTLY‘Heartbroken’ mother and young son ‘turned away’ from Origin

Nicola Healey took her young son Carter to the major event after purchasing tickets through Ticketek, but the night ended in tears before the game even started.

Max Corstorphan

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow of the Dolphins in action during the NRL Round 4 match between the Dolphins and the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Friday, March 24, 2023. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Rugby League CommentsPremiumHammer Time: Dolphins full-back a key to Origin II

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is the NRL’s most watchable player - full back for the Dolphins and a try-scoring State of Origin machine for Queensland - and he’s coming to Perth.

Glen Quartermain

Queensland celebrate Kalyn Ponga's vital try against NSW in State of Origin III.

Maroon MagicQueensland triumph in State of Origin

Queensland have beaten NSW 22-12 in a pulsating State of Origin series decider in front of 52,385 fans at Suncorp Stadium.

Murray Wenzel

Nathan Cleary beat Queensland almost single-handedly with a 22-point display.

Virtuoso performanceCleary’s star showing gives NSW no reason to sing the blues

Penrith playmaker Nathan Cleary has won the praises of his New South Wales coach and captain after the halfback delivered a man-of-the-match showing to level the State of Origin series at Optus Stadium.

Ben Smith

Queensland's Cameron Munster has an injury that could rule him out of the State of Origin decider.

Bad to worse PremiumMunster injury adds Queensland’s Perth nightmare

Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster will have scans on a shoulder injury that could rule him out of Brisbane's State of Origin decider.

Murray Wenzel

Jarome Luai and Brian To’o celebrate as they levelled the State of Origin series at Optus Stadium.

State of OriginCleary delivers masterclass as NSW paint Perth blue

A 24-point masterclass from five-eighth Nathan Cleary has helped New South Wales crush Queensland and square up the State of Origin series in front of a sell-out Optus Stadium crowd.

Ben Smith

New South Wales salute Matt Burton’s maiden Origin try.

Blues leadWOW! Thrilling Origin first half has Perth in raptures

Perth’s State of Origin game has exploded to life late in the first half, with Queensland’s game one hero Cameron Munster producing the highlight, despite his side trailing. 

Jackson Barrett

It’s State v State and mate v mate at Optus Stadium tonight.

Origin TimeFans pack out Optus Stadium ahead of State of Origin clash

Perth may still be without an NRL team to call its own, but fans have spoken with their feet ahead of Sunday’s State of Origin clash at Optus Stadium. SEE THE PICS

Ben Smith

Optus Stadium is ready to light up for State of Origin.

Amazing transformationVideoPremiumWATCH: Optus becomes rugby league haven in just hours

Optus Stadium’s transition from AFL mecca to the temporary centre of the rugby league universe is complete. WATCH IT TRANSFORM BEFORE YOUR EYES HERE

Jackson Barrett

Brad Fittler was unusually tightlipped as the NSW coach fronted a slightly awkward boxing-style joint media conference on the eve of State of Origin II in Perth.

Do or diePremiumFittler coy on eve of State of Origin II

NSW coach Brad Fittler was giving little away to fans and reporters on the eve of Origin II in Perth as the Blues look to square the series.

George Clarke

Fans at Forrest Place on Saturday.

It’s here! PremiumOne more sleep! League fans flood Perth on Origin eve

For this weekend, Perth is the ‘centre of the rugby league universe’ and hundreds of fans have flocked to the heart of the City to celebrate State of Origin’s arrival. SEE THE PICS

Nick Taylor & Jackson Barrett

Queensland are on the verge of causing a State of Origin boil over.

Never say dieCommentsPremiumQueensland riding bumps to cause State of Origin boil over

Billy Slater has emerged from a rookie coach’s ‘nightmare scenario’ to put Queensland on the cusp of a State of Origin series win.

Murray Wenzel

Cameron Munster could be the key to the Maroons wrapping up the series in Perth.

State of Origin CommentsPremiumMunster expecting NSW to fire back at Optus Stadium

Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster knows his patience will be tested by Blues enforcer Liam Martin, who he expects will target him physically.

Murray Wenzel

Peter Parr is backing Perth to chase the next National Rugby League franchise.

Reds resurrectionPremiumGo it alone for NRL franchise says former Western Reds boss

Perth should ‘go in boots and all’ to be the next National Rugby League franchise, says NSW Blues football manager Peter Parr.

Nick Taylor

Former Australian fast-bowler Mitchell Johnson and AFL champion Matthew Pavlich showcase the Ampol State of Origin Shield on the roof of Optus Stadium.

State of OriginCommentsMaroon-blooded Johnson backing Queensland all the way

Adopted West Australian Mitchell Johnson’s Queensland roots will be on full display this week in the lead up to Optus Stadium’s State of Origin clash on Sunday.

Ben Smith

Grinspoon will perform at game two of the 2022 State of Origin at Optus Stadium.

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The GrinnersCommentsPremium
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State of Origin: Grinspoon locked in to rock Optus Stadium

Grinspoon has played at the Australian Open, Commonwealth Games, V8 Supercars and the NRL grand final. This month the ARIA Award-winning alternative rock veterans will add something new to their resume.

Simon Collins

Cam Munster slips a tackle.

Ruck and rollPremiumBlues’ need for speed in WA after losing Origin ruck battle

New South Wales coach Brad Fittler says the Blues will have a need for speed when they head to Perth in an attempt to square up the State of Origin ledger.

Ben Smith

Cameron Munster, Kalyn Ponga and Felise Kaufusi celebrate the game one victory over NSW.

State of OriginPremiumMaroons draw first blood as Perth blockbuster awaits

Maroons legend Billy Slater may not have won his opening Origin game as a player, but his Queensland side have ensured he has began his coaching career on a winning note.

Ben Smith

Daly Cherry-Evans has opened up on some of the demons plaguing his Queensland side during recent State of Origin series.

Ending tormentPremiumSkipper says Maroons want to shed State of Origins demons

Daly Cherry-Evans has opened up about the torment of last season’s Maroons horror show, vowing to deliver a captain’s knock to shock the Blues and bring the Origin shield back to Queensland.

Peter Badel and Travis Meyn

State of Origin sparks the Queensland pride in now-West Aussie Mitchell Johnson.

GENUINE RIVALRYPremiumLegends, legacies and haymakers: Why I love State of Origin

At this time of year a little feeling that comes over me, both in anticipation of what’s around the corner and reflection of a childhood spent in Queensland where a special rivalry becomes ingrained into you.

Mitchell Johnson

NSW fans cheer at Optus Stadium in 2019.

Stadium doubtPerth’s blockbuster State of Origin under threat

WA’s border backflip has put the rugby league showpiece State of Origin clash at Optus Stadium under threat.

Nick Taylor

WA Premier Mark McGowan and Tourism Minister David Templeman.

Game readyCommentsPremiumMcGowan: WA is ready for State of Origin return

WA Premier Mark McGowan has reignited the AFL State of Origin debate – saying the west ‘stands ready’ to host the event if the once-popular sporting spectacle is revived.

Joe Spagnolo

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