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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sister actPremiumWA sisters ready to give Queensland the Blues

In a historic first for WA rugby league, sisters Kennedy and Reuben Cherrington will make their debuts for NSW in Women’s State of Origin clashes with Queensland.

Nick Taylor