: Cameron Munster says he needs to stop playing "in a dinner suit" as Maroons players collectively admitted utter embarrassment for Queensland’s record Origin I loss. NSW captain James Tedesco has been named to back up from Origin I against the Titans tomorrow.

Standout performances from centres Tom Trbojevic and Latrell Mitchell helped NSW claim their biggest State of Origin win. Nathan Cleary etched his name into Origin folklore bravely playing with a facial injury to lead NSW to victory.

Jai Arrow believes the time has come for the Maroons to create their own era of Origin dominance as he promised the entire pack would carry the load left by suspended prop Josh Papalii. Karmichael Hunt will play his first game of NRL since 2009 after being selected for the Broncos.

: Queensland skipper Daly Cherry-Evans is backing Harry Grant to step up in Origin I. An emotional Brett Morris has retired at 34 to a close one of the great rugby league careers.

Queensland are hopeful Dane Gagai will overcome a bout of tonsillitis in time for the Origin opener. A blockbusting two-try effort from Eels winger Maika Sivo has helped his side bounce back from consecutive losses with a win over the Knights.

Queensland will seek clarity around some rule interpretations prior to the State of Origin opener next Wednesday. Canberra playmaker Jack Wighton concedes Jarome Luai deserves the NSW No.6 jersey for the Origin series opener.

Kalyn Ponga has failed in his bid to be fit for Origin I. Rabbitohs forward Keaon Koloamatangi has been added to the Blues squad

NSW will alter their State of Origin preparations to pay their respects to Immortal Bob Fulton. Eels winger Blake Ferguson has slid from Origin reckoning to reserve grade in the space of a week.

The State of Origin series opener has been switched to Townsville after the recent Victorian COVID-19 outbreak. Queensland coach Paul Green is set to gamble on three superstars who have not played in a month for the Origin opener.

Brad Fittler has turned to his old Penrith stomping ground in a bid to wrest back the Origin shield with six in-form Panthers picked for NSW. Fitness clouds for star playmakers Cameron Munster and Kalyn Ponga set to dominate Paul Green's first Maroons team announcement.