The brother of a former NSW player was given a stern warning and got roundly booed by Queenslanders as he scampered off the field. Lachlan Harper

Watching the Maroons run around Lang Park in Origin Game I, you would swear this team met for the first time a few days ago, rather than experienced campaigners who have seen it...

New South Wales are well on their way to retaining the State of Origin shield after comfortably winning the series opener on Wednesday night.

Blues coach Laurie Daley marvelled at Payne Haas and Stephen Crichton’s ability to play an Origin off virtually no preparation as they inspired NSW to an 18-6 win.

Payne Haas was already counted as one of the best players in rugby league but his performance in Origin I was proof of the full breadth of the New South Wales prop's greatness.

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