Queensland State of Origin coach Mal Meninga wants to take it to a new level with a fulltime position.

Plans for a secret training run for the NSW State of Origin side have backfired spectacularly.

Brisbane star Justin Hodges emerged from Queensland's self-imposed weekend media blackout determined to play the game of his life against NSW on Wednesday night.

NSW coach Ricky Stuart is contemplating rolling the dice with just one specialist prop in the State of Origin decider.

NSW coach Ricky Stuart's naming of a 20-man squad for next week's State of Origin series decider left more questions than answers.

Justin Hodges watched from the stands but Brisbane were too good for an injury-battered St George Illawarra in their 21-14 win.

Rugby could rival NBA's global turn-on, pumping our own 'state of origin' on a big sports network, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Blues legend Glenn Lazarus has hailed Paul Gallen's State of Origin blinder on Wednesday as one of the greatest in history.

Queensland icon Mal Meninga says Ricky Stuart's mobile army of backrowers will have to stop one of rugby league's greatest forward packs.

Tears have flowed in the New South Wales camp ahead of tomorrow's second State of Origin match against Queensland.

Maroons' veteran Petero Civoniceva has reassured Queensland fans there'll be life after Darren Lockyer.

Utility Lance Hohaia has returned from injury to claim a spot in the New Zealand Warriors' squad to play Wests Tigers this weekend.

Queensland State of Origin rugby league forward Jacob Lillyman has signed a new deal with the Warriors.