State of Origin Game II LIVE updates: NSW look to take out series against Queensland at Optus Stadium in Perth We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Our network Open NavigationMenu The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald Search Site Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Bulls N' Bears The economy Banking & finance Small business Show subsections North America Middle East South America Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Domain Magazine Title Deeds Show subsections Rugby union Show subsections Tips & advice Show subsections Art & design Live reviews Show subsections Health & wellness Life & relationships Show subsections Destination guides Inspiration Reviews & advice Travel news Good Weekend Sunday Life Show subsections Super & retirement Planning & budgeting Environment Show subsections Conservation Climate change Sustainability Show subsections Video games PremiumSubscribe Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Commercial Real Estate Advertisement State of Origin State of Origin Game II LIVE updates: NSW look to take out series against Queensland at Optus Stadium in Perth Watch the State of Origin live on 9Now By Billie Eder, Dan Walsh and Kayla Olaya Updated June 18, 2025 — 6.09pmfirst published at 6.01pm Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size 6.09pm‘I feel terrible’: Under-fire Slater apologises to Paul Green’s family 6.04pmSlippery start on the cards for Origin II 6.00pmWho our experts are tipping in game two 6.00pmWelcome one, welcome all Hide key posts Go to latest Pinned post from 6.00pm Have your say: who will win? Latest posts Latest posts ‘I feel terrible’: Under-fire Slater apologises to Paul Green’s family By Christian Nicolussi Billy Slater has been forced to apologise to the family of Paul Green after referencing the late Queensland coach during an emotional State of Origin press conference yesterday. Slater has come under fire after referencing Green on Tuesday during a press conference in Perth, when answering a question about being called a “grub” by former NSW forward Aaron Woods in the lead-up to tonight’s game. Billy Slater has apologised for making a reference to the late Paul Green.Credit: Getty Images Read the full story here. Slippery start on the cards for Origin II It’s been a temperamental day weather-wise in the West, which could spell for a slippery start to Origin II. According to our weatherman Christian Nicolussi on the ground in Perth, it’s been on and off showers this afternoon. But in good news for the 55,000 or so fans turning out to Optus Stadium, it looks like it may have cleared for the night. Any kind of breeze has also disappeared with the rain, and it’s a pleasant 18 degrees for the players. Optus Stadium ahead of game two of the 2025 State of Origin series.Credit: Getty Images Who our experts are tipping in game two Advertisement Have your say: who will win? Welcome one, welcome all Evening sports fans, By now you know the drill - pizza ordered, chores done and if you’re Gladys Berejiklian, can of Coke on ice - it’s State of Origin night. We’re in Perth for this one, the WA capital with a shiny new rugby league team on the way and a media baron determined to ignore it. Fire up Gladys.Credit: Facebook Queensland need to win to keep the series alive, NSW were superior in game one and that’s piled all sorts of pressure on Maroons coach Billy Slater. The Blues are warm favourites, the Maroons distinct outsiders - yep, it’s definitely Origin. Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi are our men on the ground in Perth, Dan Walsh here Sydney-side jibbering away with Billie Eder and Kayla Olaya keeping a tight rein on things. Kick-off is at 8:05pm AEST and we’ve got plenty to keep you amused until then. Most Viewed in Sport Advertisement Back to top The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Classifieds Place your ad Commercial Real Estate The Sydney Morning Herald Contact & support Advertise with us Newsletters Accessibility guide Photo sales Purchase front pages Content licensing Work with us Terms of use Privacy policy Press Council Charter of Editorial Independence AI Editorial Guidelines Products & Services Subscription packages Subscriber FAQs Delivery status Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles Copyright © 2025