Queensland winger Brent Tate feared he would suffer a similarly devastating injury to Alex McKinnon after being the victim of a dangerous tackle.

This week's Warriors media session saw Shaun Johnson join the press throng and attempt to interview teammate Sam Tomkins.

The sight of Daly Cherry-Evans on crutches yesterday would have been enough to make Queensland selectors contemplate reaching for the panic button.

New South Wales took a giant stride towards ending Queensland's eight-year reign as State of Origin champions by claiming a stunning game one victory at Suncorp Stadium

Laurie Daley admits he made mistakes in his first State of Origin series as NSW coach but believes his side couldn't be in better shape for game one tonight.

Forget state against state or mate against mate. Queensland captain Cameron Smith says it will be hate against hate in the State of Origin opener against NSW in Brisbane tonight.

I love State of Origin. I've loved it ever since Wally Lewis' stoush with Mark Geyer in 1991 and, while I don't condone violence, this sums up the passion and intensity of Origin.

Gold Coast coach John Cartwright has challenged Dave Taylor to inspire a weakened Titans following his State of Origin snub.

NSW coach Laurie Daley accepts throwing rookie halves combination Trent Hodkinson and Josh Reynolds into the State of Origin cauldron next week is a selection gamble.

Injured New South Wales Blues hooker Robbie Farah is on course to return earlier than expected and to play in the league State Of Origin series opener.

Gold Coast have released former NSW State of Origin back Jamal Idris on compassionate grounds, allowing the giant centre to join NRL rivals Penrith.

The Kiwi who streaked onto the field during the rugby league State of Origin decider has been sentenced to three months' jail.

It appears to have taken a set of bronzed buttocks to create red-faced embarrassment this week, says Malcolm Boyle.

There's no mistaking Wati Holmwood in the flesh - but impersonators of the serial streaker have given Radio Live host Duncan Garner the slip.

Eight is not enough as Queensland eye a mind-boggling 10 straight State of Origin series triumphs after breaking NSW hearts yet again on Wednesday night.

Watching State of Origin on Wednesday night confirmed to me how hard Australia will be to beat at this year's World Cup.

Queensland superstar Greg "GI" Inglis is hoping to miss just a fortnight of action.

The Kiwi serial streaker who "stuffed up Origin" when he ran almost the length of the field during the game may be arrested if he returns to New Zealand.

The Kiwi streaker who threatened to halt State of Origin's greatest dynasty is believed to be a repeat offender - who says 'a lot of people hate me now'.

Last night, Queensland won their eighth-straight State of Origin series and proved why they are the best side in the history of the competition.

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is plotting to steal a State of Origin game from Brisbane and host league's showpiece event at a revamped Metricon Stadium at Carrara.

Laurie Daley says Mitchell Pearce's NSW career won't be over if Queensland win an eighth successive State of Origin series tonight.

It's of little comfort to New South Wales pivot James Maloney but Maroons forward Sam Thaiday has declared his form didn't merit Queensland State of Origin selection this year.