So, with the excitement at fever pitch, it seems to be the ideal time to forge ahead with a way-too-soon prediction of what New South Wales' side will be for the State of Origin opener.

Monday's viral, all-female space launch has been widely scrutinized online, with some notable celebs weighing in.

Read on for the 2025 NSW Blues contenders and predicted team — and check out our Queensland side. Incumbents: James Tedesco ...

Zac Lomax kicks a field-goal to win a game for Parramatta only for scans to reveal a foot fracture that pits him in a race ...

Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has given the State of Origin series some overdue ... a series won by the Blues when coming from behind to win the decider on Queensland soil. Michael Chammas and ...

but his definite origin is not known. While the Blues have gone 16-2-2 since the 4 Nations break, including their current 10-game win streak, Jobu has been there to watch. “I like seeing him ...

Crichton has represented his state nine times and is ... Xerri represented the Blues several times as a junior. Picture: Adam Head The Origin arena is nothing new to Xerri, who was an Australian ...

Zac Lomax, the rising rugby league star, is channeling his ambitions for personal and team success as he dons the Parramatta Eels jersey. He understands that triumph in club football is essential not ...