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Women’s State of Origin 2026: Blues clinch clean sweep, first ever in women’s state of origin, match report, score, reaction, teams
NSW already won the series but now they’ve made State of Origin history.
Great’s compelling Cleary call... but doubts remain whether ‘monkey is off the back’ yet
Superstar halfback Nathan Cleary shut up several critics with his glittering second half against Queensland on Wednesday night … but there’s still a few who need to see more.
‘Think about changing the coach’: Why Daley ‘got lucky’ despite win as ‘radical’ Blues call floated
A stunning mid-series sacking should’ve potentially been floated by the NSWRL had it not been for Kalyn Ponga’s second half send off in Wednesday night’s epic Origin opener.
Live: Blues hunting Women's Origin clean sweep on soaked Gold Coast
The Women's State of Origin series wraps up on the Gold Coast, with NSW hunting a clean sweep at a rain-soaked Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast. Follow live.
NRL backs referee's decision to send off Ponga in Origin I
The NRL supports Ashley Klein's controversial decision to send off Kalyn Ponga, saying the State of Origin referee got the call right.
Watch: Phil Gould's awkward live TV moment after Origin high shot
Phil Gould was there to provide commentary and analysis as a pundit, but refused to answer a simple question during an awkward exchange. Stuff sports reporters
Young finds method in the madness for long-awaited Origin arrival
It took three years and four series, but when Hudson Young was given the chance to impose his unorthodox abilities on State of Origin football, he didn't hesitate to harness the chaos for New South Wales.
NRL releases its verdict on referee's decision to send off Kalyn Ponga
When it comes to foul play, the referee, while able to call on the Bunker for guidance, has the final say. Christian Nicolussi
‘Cannot believe this’: Startling ref-Bunker exchange as NRL hands down Ponga send-off verdict
Kalyn Ponga has made the stunning admission he wasn’t even aware he had been sent off for a high shot on NSW speedster Tolu Koula until he was told in the dressing sheds, as the NRL backed the call which led to the most miraculous comeback in State of Origin history.
Billy’s big gamble backfires; play that could haunt QLD rookie — Maroons Player Ratings
Billy Slater and the Maroons had victory snatched from their grasp in the State of Origin opener.
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