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Debut stunner sparks awkward Moses dilemma; huge Daley call pays off — Crawls’ NSW Ratings
NSW pulled of their greatest ever Origin comeback as a last-gasp try from James Tedesco broke Queensland’s hearts in the series opener.
Kalyn Ponga deserved to be sent off. What happened next is the real issue — Crawls
Kalyn Ponga absolutely deserved to be sent off.
Hint over brutal halves headache; Walsh reality Billy can’t ignore — Origin selection State of Play
The opening match of the 2026 State of Origin series is done and dusted, but the debate is only beginning.
Puzzling Billy call comes under fire; ‘disappointing’ Cleary claim shut down — Origin Talking Points
The Blues have taken a 1-0 lead in the 2026 State of Origin series after a dramatic 22-20 comeback win over the Maroons.
‘You asked me how I saw it...’: Slater responds to Ponga call as QLD coach bristles at question
Queensland coach Billy Slater has revealed he had “no problems” with the potentially series-defining decision to send Kalyn Ponga off after an ugly high shot on Tolu Koula in the Origin opener.
Slater refuses to guarantee Walsh recall despite Maroons' collapse
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
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
Teddy reveals Cleary message before Origin stunner as Blues masterstroke laid bare
So, who writes James Tedesco’s State of Origin scripts?
‘I’d like you to keep your job’: Tense moment in Gus’ scathing live TV reply to Ponga send-off
It remains the biggest talking point of the 2026 Origin opener, but Channel 9 commentator Phil Gould was having no part in commenting on Kalyn Ponga’s controversial shot on Tolu Koula, or the send-off that followed it.
Young saviour and an answered prayer deliver Blues incredible Origin win
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.
