Queensland Maroons will head to Suncorp Stadium on June 21 looking to wrap up the series after defying the odds late to overcome the Blues 26-18 at Adelaide Oval.

The day every rugby league fan has been waiting for has come and we are only hours away from the long-awaited 2023 Origin series’ kick-off.

Bulldogs winger Josh Addo-Carr has vowed never to lose his NSW jersey again after detailing the sacrifices he made to get back into the side for tonight’s Origin series opener.

Blues centre Latrell Mitchell has backed his replacement Stephen Crichton to do a job for his state in the opening game of the State of Origin series tomorrow night.

A decade after making his Maroons debut off the bench, Daly Cherry-Evans will pull on the iconic jersey for the 20th time in Adelaide in the State of Origin series opener tomorrow.

A Greg Marzhew hat-trick led the Knights to a gutsy 28-18 win over the Sea Eagles in round 13 of the NRL last night.

The Kaiviti Silktails have beaten the Penrith Brothers 23-10 in a physical battle during their Ron Massey Cup encounter at Prince Charles Park.

Fiji rugby league star Maika Sivo helped the depleted Eels with a try in their 24-16 win over the Cowboys in round 13 of the NRL last night.

Rugby league fans will not be left out with the State of Origin between New South Wales and Queensland just around the corner as the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation will air the series live on its Sports HD channel.

Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako marked his 100th NRL game with a personal haul of 18 points to help his side beat the Dragons 26-12 in round 13 of the NRL last night.

The Sea Eagles have signed Eels halfback Jake Arthur to a contract that will run until the end of the 2024 season.

Despite not being able to dominate on their home turf, Kaiviti Silktails head coach Wes Naiqama acknowledges his players for doing their best on the field despite the wet weather.