NSW will have to take the hard road to reclaim the State of Origin shield after Queensland pipped the Blues to a 26-18 win in the series opener.
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The Wests Tigers will focus on their own game to try to keep their winning momentum as Canberra opt to rest their skipper so he can reach a milestone at home.
Ricky Stuart insists he is not disrespecting the Wests Tigers by resting Jarrod Croker next week so the Canberra captain can play his 300th NRL game in front of the Raiders' home crowd.
Canberra will travel to face South Sydney looking to respond to a dismal game against Manly last weekend, with some key faces missing from their line-up.
Queensland have selected Reece Walsh and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and left out Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai for the State of Origin series opener in Adelaide.
Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic has shut down any doubt about his fitness for State of Origin, scoring a hat-trick as his side smashed Canberra 42-14 in the NRL.
Long-time Queensland prop Josh Papalii has announced his retirement from State of Origin football, leaving Billy Slater to look elsewhere for front-row options.
Daily Telegraph senior writer and NRL 360 host Paul Kent says his employers fully support him after he pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges.
Fan favourite Jordan Rapana and star on the rise Albert Hopoate have re-signed with the Canberra Raiders ahead of their clash with Manly on Sunday afternoon.
The NRL are set to make a decision about the 2024 season launch in Las Vegas within weeks, remaining confident it will go ahead despite several hurdles.
Parramatta's Junior Paulo has avoided suspension for a dangerous tackle on Canberra's Joe Tapine, remaining available for the State of Origin series opener.
