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Dylan Edwards celebrates scoring the Blues’ last try.

Blues break 27-year record to claim Origin opener

NSW has done something it had failed to do in nearly 30 years as they stormed home to win an action-packed match at Suncorp Stadium.

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Pat Carrigan was penalised for this act in a tackle on Dylan Edwards.

State of Origin turns ‘WWF’ in tense first minutes

Tensions boiled over almost immediately, with one act sparking the first scuffle of the series.

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Tiana Penitani Gray and Emma Verran celebrate the Blues’ series win.

Why a Blues’ State of Origin clean sweep means so much

KIERSTEN DUKE: NSW have won the series won, but they still have a lot to play for to make it 3-0 over Queensland.

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Cameron Munster remains one of the game’s great larrikins, but he’s also developed into a leader as he looks to inspire Queensland to Origin glory. Nigel Hallett

How a larrikin can lead Maroons to victory

Cameron Munster will always be one of rugby league’s great larrikins, but Queensland coach Billy Slater has seen a new side to his former teammate.

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The NSW Blues say Nathan Cleary has nothing to prove at State of Origin level.
Blues centre Stephen Crichton remains in doubt for the Origin series opener in Brisbane. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Haas cleared, Crichton in race to prove Origin fitness

NSW coach Laurie Daley will give star centre Stephen Crichton until the final hours before the State of Origin opener to prove his fitness.

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Debutant Robert Toia has been backed to follow in the footsteps of Queensland's 1995 hero Ben Ikin. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Destroyer Toia gets Maroons tick from 1995 tyro Ikin

Ben Ikin, the youngest and least experienced State of Origin debutant, has explained why 10-game NRL rookie Robert Toia can shine on Queensland debut.

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Payne Haas barely trained two days out from the series opener.

Blues enforcer remains in doubt for Origin opener

The key player barely trained just two days out from the series opener.

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Mitchell Moses (centre) says he and Nathan Cleary can combine smoothly for the Blues. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Moses parks ego as Blues' injury cloud darkens

Stephen Crichton has added to the Blues' injury concerns while Mitchell Moses is adamant he can co-exist with Nathan Cleary in the halves.

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Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans and referee Ashley Klein met at Brookvale Oval a fortnight ago.

DCE in line with Klein as Qld skipper rubbishes subterfuge

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans has addressed a photo of him in relaxed conversation with referee Ashley Klein and slammed a Selwyn Cobbo conspiracy theory

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NSW playmaker Mitchell Moses is back in the Origin arena, albeit in an unfamiliar position. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Moses always 'destined' to be a star: NSW great

All eyes will be on Mitchell Moses come the State of Origin series opener but one NSW legend is convinced the Blues' five-eighth will be up to the challenge.

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Tino Fa'asuamaleaui shares a laugh with teammates during a Queensland training session.

Maroons forwards not intimidating enough for State of Origin

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Queensland forward packs were known as rule benders with a crazy streak. Not this one.

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Lachlan Galvin is reportedly weighing up offers from two NRL rivals.

Lachlan Galvin nears Tigers exit as $2m sacrifice emerges

The 19-year-old is reportedly weighing up offers from two rivals.

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Robert Toia, Cameron Munster, Nathan Cleay and Max King

The State of Origin players that could define the series

KIERSTEN DUKE: These are the fresh-faced rookies and returning superstars who could be the difference between victory and defeat.

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Wests Tigers officials say no release has yet been formalised for Lachlan Galvin. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Bulldogs coach’s cryptic response after latest Galvin saga twist

Cameron Ciraldo has been coy about speculation Lachlan Galvin could leave the Tigers imminently with Canterbury among the clubs where the disgruntled teen star could land.

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