State of Origin
‘We understood the enormity of ’85’: How Mortimer inspired Blues’ series win
Coach Michael Maguire tapped into the spirit of “Turvey” for the current campaign, which culminated in just the third NSW series win decided at Suncorp Stadium.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Andrew Webster and Michael Chammas
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‘Carter is in tears’: Origin fans turned away from Suncorp Stadium, blame Ticketek hack
Nicola Healey was turned away at the gates of Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night with her young son, and now believes her Ticketek account has been hacked.
- by Marissa Calligeros
Breaking
NSW Blues
Moses’ season over, Edwards injured and 10 charged: The cost of fiery Origin decider
Ten players have been charged with a potential total of six weeks on the sidelines and more than $25,000 in fines as NSW and Queensland count the cost of a brutal clash.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Dan Walsh and Michael Chammas
‘Help a brother out’: Haumole Olakau’atu breaks silence on Origin melee
Haumole Olakau’atu explained why he leapt to the defence of his NSW teammates during a sideline melee, which has now left him facing a lengthy ban.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Updated
NSW Blues
‘Didn’t think he’d jump into that’: Maguire weighs into Origin sideline stoush
Two Blues players not involved in the contest were ejected from the game. It could have proven costly, but the NSW coach couldn’t have been happier.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
Five minutes to smash two decades of pain: The moments that won NSW an Origin epic
Just when we thought we were in for a tryless Origin match for the ages, the Blues turned the series on its head. From the ultimate super sub to Moses parting the maroon seas, here are the moments that ended NSW’s Brisbane hoodoo.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
NSW Blues
Why this is one of NSW’s greatest ever Origin performances
What Michael Maguire has achieved in such a short period of time is remarkable.
- by Andrew Webster
Huge trio’s loss laid bare: Four things learned from end of Maroons’ reign
For all the bravery Queensland displayed, ultimately something had to give. It makes you wonder, how much of a difference would their injured trio have made?
- by Nick Wright
Opinion
NSW Blues
The best. Anywhere. I’ll tell a man it was
Intensity is a word oft overused. But when reminiscing on the Origin decider, it almost doesn’t do the match justice.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
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It’s coming Homer: Brutal and beautiful, this was an Origin odyssey of epic proportions
The decider showcased the qualities that make Origin different from the rest of rugby league.
- by Malcolm Knox