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‘Greatest escape’ Origin has ever seen as NSW make history after send-off drama
from FOX SPORTS League
The Blues were dead and buried. People wanted Laurie Daley sacked. Fans were questioning whether Nathan Cleary was an Origin player and why James Tedesco was picked over Dylan Edwards.
‘I’d rather not say’: One question Daley wouldn’t answer as Blues coach gives cryptic Moses reply
from FOX SPORTS League
Laurie Daley did not want to weigh into the controversial Kalyn Ponga send-off as the Blues coach gave an interesting response on Mitchell Moses’ potential return for Game 2.
Kalyn Ponga's Origin send-off leaves Queensland legend 'in shock'
from ABC News: Rugby League
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
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.
Tedesco stunner hands NSW the biggest comeback win in Origin history
from Stuff.co.nz - League
With only one night to think about this game, Strange made every post a winner. And with one, final magical play, Tedesco justified his selection. Adrian Proszenko
‘Really important’: Maroons’ spiritual 20th man revealed in touching Arrow tribute
from FOX SPORTS League
Jai Arrow has arrived at Accor Stadium with the Maroons squad in emotional scenes only days after he revealed his heartbreaking motor neurone disease diagnosis.
Cleary silences ‘unfair’ criticism as Blues halfback crowned man of the match
from FOX SPORTS League
Blues halfback Nathan Cleary has been named man of the match after his heroics in NSW’s stunning comeback win over Queensland.
‘I hate that’: Joey fumes as crucial Bunker call sparks Origin debate
from FOX SPORTS League
A decision from the Bunker to deny the NSW Blues a try before half time has sparked debate among a pair of Origin legends.
New South Wales v Queensland - State of Origin
from Stuff.co.nz - League
Follow live coverage of the first game of the State of Origin series from Accor Stadium in Sydney. Stuff sports reporters
State of Origin 2026: What time will kick-off actually be in Sydney for Game 1?
from FOX SPORTS League
State of Origin is finally here. The series opener kicks off on Wednesday night and as is the case every year, all three games are scheduled for a start time of 8.05pm AEST.