Teams face a crucial eight weeks, influenced by State of Origin and potential future stars.
For many teams, the next eight weeks could make or break their season.
Fox League's Steve 'Blocker Roach' said that for all the challenges that Origin poses, it is also one of his favourite times of the year - and not just for the passion that it brings out of both states.
While the Penrith Panthers are no strangers to having their line-up decimated by State of Origin, 2025 will be different with the four-time premiers sitting outside of the top eight.
The Roosters are also hit hard by Origin and face a daunting task as they look to push for a finals berth, while the opposite is true for some of the league's top contenders.
But the Origin period also can unearth the stars of the future. Jarome Luai, for example, had his standout game in 2018 as he scored twice in a 36-4 upset win over the Warriors.