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Live: Blues hunting Women's Origin clean sweep on soaked Gold Coast

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 6:27pm AEST

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

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 6:11pm AEST

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

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 5:12pm AEST

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

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 4:33pm AEST

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

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 4:15pm AEST

When it comes to foul play, the referee, while able to call on the Bunker for guidance, has the final say. Christian Nicolussi

Slater refuses to guarantee Walsh recall despite Maroons' collapse

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 7:44am AEST

Queensland's coach bats away questions about the notable absence of Brisbane's star fullback after seeing his side cough up a 20-point lead.

‘I’d like that moment back’: Queensland Origin star on controversial send-off

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 7:36am AEST

Queensland fans will be fuming. Even some NSW legends didn’t think the Maroons fullback should have been marched for a tackle on Tolu Koula. Christian Nicolussi

Young saviour and an answered prayer deliver Blues incredible Origin win

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 5:01am AEST

When the Blues needed heroes to get on top of the Maroons in State of Origin I, they turned to a debutante and the oldest player on the field.

Kalyn Ponga's Origin send-off leaves Queensland legend 'in shock'

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 11:47pm AEST

Maroons great Darren Lockyer says the decision to send off Kalyn Ponga late in State of Origin will be hard to accept for Queenslanders.

Quick hits: Blues' selection gamble pays off, bunker sparks controversy

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 11:19pm AEST

The Blues leave it late, the Maroons finish with 12 players, while the bunker draws the ire of players, commentators and spectators alike. Here are five quick hits from State of Origin I.