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Matt King: ex garbo with no first-grade coaching experience takes charge of NSW

The former player and one-time bin man admits he has not always believed he could be a head coach but the Blues’ recent formula suggests he may succeed in the State of Origin cauldron

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How coaching greats shaped untested King on Origin path

Matt King waited 13 years to become a head coach and with the guidance of some of Australia's greatest minds is ready to take the plunge with the NSW Blues.

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Daley makes right call after rewriting Origin legacy

Laurie Daley faced enormous criticism during his time as NSW coach but he ensured he finishes a winner after stepping down from the role.

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Suns coach Hardwick no fan of preseason AFL Origin

Asked if he'd like to coach an Origin AFL team, Damien Hardwick couldn't help but criticise the concept he thinks put clubs "behind the eight ball".

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Dolphins walking wounded as hurdles hit Origin stars

Dolphins forward Felise Kaufusi has backed the side to bounce back from their 66-0 thumping as three State of Origin stars trained on their own on Tuesday.

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Roosters' code-hopper to back up for Tupou milestone

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says NSW Blue Mark Nawaqanitawase will be ready to go against Parramatta, but he will rest a pair of Origin stars.

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State of Origin decider breaks broadcast record

Millions of viewers tuned into the State of Origin decider when NSW stunned Queensland to reclaim the shield.

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Thredbo landslide survivor's role in Origin triumph

Stuart Diver shared his story of resilience and courage with NSW during camp and it has helped them win a thrilling State of Origin series.

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NRL future uncertain, but NSW's Nawaqanitawase buzzing

Mark Nawaqanitawase had extra reason to revel in NSW's State of Origin triumph given a move to rugby union has clouded his future in the 13-man game.

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Nathan Cleary's message after Origin masterclass

Nathan Cleary lifted NSW to State of Origin glory and silenced his critics in a stunning game-three defeat of Queensland at Suncorp Stadium.

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Morning Mail: Middle East peace in tatters, how Telstra’s outage wreaked havoc, Blues’ Brisbane boilover

US and Iran on the brink of reigniting conlict as Trump calls Tehran regime ‘scum’; NSW pull off unlikely Origin series decider at home of Maroons

The Guardian - AU

Capewell's brutal verdict on Maroons' decider display

Second-rower Kurt Capewell has taken Queensland's third State of Origin loss in a row at Suncorp Stadium hard in a raw and honest appraisal of the pain.

AAP

Smith questions bunker's future after Origin 'rip-off'

The NRL has confirmed the bunker missed a knock-on that led to a crucial NSW try in the Blues' Origin-sealing win in Brisbane.

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'Flick it': Qld great's bunker call amid controversy

Queensland legend Cameron Smith wants a thorough explanation for the bunker's second-half no knock-on call in the State of Origin decider.

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NSW silence Queensland and claim State of Origin shield with boilover for the ages

Blues defeat Maroons 12-30 in Game 3 to win series 2-1 as Nathan Cleary secures Origin legacy with Wally Lewis medal

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Maroons lose home fear factor in historic decider loss

Queensland's inability to handle favouritism and poor defence has given them the horrible record of losing back-to-back home Origin deciders for the first time.

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Cleary's class: NSW win State of Origin decider

Inspired by Nathan Cleary, NSW have clinched a State of Origin series victory with an upset win over Queensland in the decider at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.

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Blues look back in quest for Origin success in decider

NSW had plenty of reason to celebrate after their last State of Origin decider at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.

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Battered but not broken Blues look to unleash mayhem in State of Origin decider

But if Queensland pick up where they left off in game two, Billy Slater’s Maroons can condemn NSW to a fourth series loss in five years

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Origin III will help coach make halfback World Cup call

Sam Walker will have the chance to reiterate his World Cup credentials when he faces off against selection rival Nathan Cleary in the State of Origin decider.

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'Silence a lot': history calls for Blues in script flip

NSW have been bashed from pillar to post this State of Origin series but Laurie Daley has his team ready to play their best in the decider and make history.

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Don't do it for me, coach tells NSW ahead of decider

Laurie Daley says NSW should not be using criticism of their coach as their primary motivator ahead of the State of Origin decider.

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Can NSW win State of Origin decider on Queensland turf? History shows it’s possible

The Blues face an uphill battle to claim the series when they meet the Maroons in game three of the 2026 series in Brisbane

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July 2026 could be best month of star Blue's life

NSW centre Stephen Crichton has plenty to look forward to at the moment, both on and off the footy field.

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Prep for decider more intense than Olympics: NSW star

Code-hopper Mark Nawaqanitawase is preparing to make his second, and possibly final, NSW appearance in the State of Origin decider.

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