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State of Origin III preview: Blues panic again ahead of decider
To Brisbane we go for State of Origin III, the decider. The Maroons were magnificent in Melbourne to level the series and will run out in front of their home crowd, absolutely brimming with confidence.
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- Maroons recall Cowboys high flyer for decider
- Big changes to Blues side for Origin game three
- Best way to finish as Knights add another win
- Savage sparks Raiders to rise above Dragons
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- Storm face worst injury woes of Bellamy's tenure
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State of Origin: The all-time records and statistics
The State of Origin series started in 1980 and since that very first encounter we have witnessed 133 games and seen plenty of amazing rugby league.
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Benji said it best, but deep down Luai is yet another Wests Tigers heartbreak
At a moment in time when Tigers fans were happier than they have been for many long years, Jarome Luai's announcement comes as yet another kick in the teeth for the battling merger club.
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Peter V'Landys, expansion, rule changes: Is the NRL heading in the right direction?
With the NRL charging ever onwards, we pause to ponder; where does the game we all love currently stand?
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