It was dubbed the “unlosable” series for Queensland, but the NSW side rose from the ashes to pull off one of the greatest State of Origin upsets of all-time on Wednesday.

Parramatta coach Jason Ryles has opened up on reports that the Eels have emerged as the frontrunner to sign superstar Jarome Luai following his mid-season bombshell.

State of Origin is now over, with the NSW Blues victorious and while attention quickly turns back to the NRL there is also a World Cup to be won at the end of the year.

Bronson Xerri will join the Melbourne Storm in 2027 after the club announced they’d signed the strike centre on a three-year deal.

This year’s State of Origin series is over, with attention quickly turning back to the business end of the NRL season as the race towards the finals begins.

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