Some of the venom coming from past and present players in relation to the latest Origin controversy is over the top, writes Hugh McGahan.

NSW captain Paul Gallen is in doubt for the State of Origin decider because of a foot injury suffered in Origin II on Wednesday.

Australian Rugby League officials are taking a huge gamble this week as they attempt to legislate against foul play in the second State of Origin match at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.

I can’t see what all the debate is over the ‘ban the biff’ from the game and players being sent to the sin bin for throwing a punch. Isn’t this already in the game?

Queensland State of Origin coach Mal Meninga has described being asked to leave a Brisbane bar as a "storm in a teacup'' and criticised media coverage of it.

Wynne Gray arrives in Brisbane for the first Lions test where the State of Origin is the talk of the city.

St George Illawarra fullback Josh Dugan will make his return to State of Origin in game two for NSW after Jarryd Hayne was ruled out with a hamstring injury.

NSW are one step closer to ending Queensland's seven year State of Origin dominance, claiming game one 14-6.

As NSW's most experienced player, much is expected of gun fullback Jarryd Hayne.

Queensland mining magnate Clive Palmer apologised yesterday for calling NSW league coach Laurie Daley a grub, but the damage may already be done.

This time last year Robbie Farah was anxiously trying to prove to critics that he was up to State of Origin football.

New South Wales coach Laurie Daley has named three debutants in his State of Origin team for the series opener in Sydney on June 5.