Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementSportNRLStephen Crichton and Kalyn Ponga are confirmed to back up for their respective teams after a fierce showing in game one of State of Origin.Updated May 29, 2026 — 6:55pm,first published 6:52pmLoadingAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Origin stars return at club level
Stephen Crichton and Kalyn Ponga are confirmed to back up for their respective teams after a fierce showing in game one of State of Origin.















