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Dolphins stars Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Max Plath (centre) lead a six-man club contingent into Origin game two, while the Broncos this series have had most selected as reserves, including Ezra Mam (left) and Reece Walsh (right) this series.

How new kings of Origin usurped under-siege Broncos

In less than four seasons, the Dolphins have usurped the Broncos – and Storm for the matter – as Queensland’s Origin kingpins. So how have they done it?

  • Nick Wright

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GIF Api Koroisau dummy-half runs - Wests Tigers v Dolphins.

Cameron Smith’s biggest Origin II fear? Rugby league’s greatest ‘liar’

Kangaroos, Maroons and Storm great Smith is on edge as he explains how Api Koroisau has mastered the art of dummy half play.

  • Dan Walsh
Ashley Klein.

The NRL needs to stand down Ashley Klein from Origin

Plus, the selection of Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase in the NSW side following the withdrawal of Bulldogs pair Stephen Crichton and Jacob Kiraz has left his club fuming.

  • Danny Weidler
Mitchell Moses

Daley wanted Moses going ‘full clip’ on Thursday. It didn’t happen. So what now?

The Blues playmaker trained away from the main group on Thursday – with Ethan Strange running at No.6 – as he continues his rehabilitation from a hamstring strain.

  • Christian Nicolussi
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki will make his State of Origin debut for Queensland off the bench in game two.

Debutant makes sacrifice on way to Origin II – swearing off island food

Queensland’s latest debutant reveals his harsh upbringing, vowing to repay the state for giving him a “second chance at life”.

  • Nick Wright
Haumole Olakau’atu sits Cameron Munster on his backside.

‘Who would Munster rather defend?’ How to make sense of Olakau’atu’s NSW axing

There have been theories aplenty and no definitive answer as to why NSW axed the NRL’s best back-rower this season.

  • Dan Walsh
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Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (centre) will be playing in honour of his father, Fereti.

‘He’s my hero’: Origin enforcer sheds tears over dad’s health battle not far from camp

A passionate declaration was issued as Tino Fa’asuamaleaui revealed the health battle his father was enduring 100 kilometres away.

  • Nick Wright
Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh.

How Walsh plans to be the ‘point of difference’ in must-win Origin

Walsh says the Broncos’ slump won’t derail his Maroons return, as Kalyn Ponga accepts blame for the game-one send-off that cost Queensland.

  • Nick Wright
Stephen Crichton assess the pitch after arriving at the stadium.

Crichton to be ruled out of Origin II; Katoa on standby for Moses

There are concerns over Mitchell Moses’ hamstring, while Stephen Crichton is set to be ruled out, and Mark Nawaqanitawase added to NSW’s 21-man squad.

  • Christian Nicolussi
Reece Walsh on Saturday night.

Walsh answers Maroons SOS as Slater reveals changes to save the series

Reece Walsh has been issued a stunning State of Origin SOS, and now looms as the Queensland Maroons’ secret weapon. 

  • Nick Wright