When tonight's first State of Origin clash kicks off, it will be the latest chapter in one of sport's greatest rivalries.

The NRL's Match Review Committee will initiate defamation proceedings against Mal Meninga and Queensland Newspapers.

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Centre Justin Hodges has declared champion Darren Lockyer the greatest to play the game.

Queensland sent veteran skipper Darren Lockyer into State of Origin retirement last night by clinching a sixth consecutive series.

Queensland gave captain Darren Lockyer the perfect State of Origin send off with their sixth straight series victory over New South Wales last night.