James Tedesco
‘I knew I’d come up with something’: Tedesco relives his 79th-minute Origin heroics
The ability to come up with a match-winning play proves James Tedesco could be NSW’s No.1 well beyond this series.
- Christian Nicolussi
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State of Origin game one 2026 as it happened: Blues secure victory in series opener after controversial Kalyn Ponga send off
The Blues secured a stunning 22-20 victory in game one of the 2026 State of Origin series with a James Tedesco try in the final minutes of the game after Kalyn Ponga was sent off in the 57th minute.
- Billie Eder and Frances Howe
James Tedesco is about to do something Daley, Johns and Hayne couldn’t for NSW
The NSW fullback will move into rarefied air when he makes his State of Origin return next Wednesday.
- Christian Nicolussi
As a Queenslander, Daly Cherry-Evans fears a James Tedesco Origin recall
Daly Cherry-Evans knows what it is like to return from Origin exile. As a Maroons man, that’s why he’s worried about NSW recalling James Tedesco.
- Christian Nicolussi
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Tedesco boosts hopes of Blues recall as Roosters topple Titans
The Roosters fullback and captain is 33, but it is difficult to think of a time he has been playing better football.
- Christian Nicolussi
Daly Cherry-Evans has already helped James Tedesco. Another Rooster will benefit more
Tedesco says the recruit has already made his life easier this summer, but DCE’s influence will be invaluable for a fellow playmaker.
- Christian Nicolussi
The real reason the Sydney Roosters wanted Daly Cherry-Evans
Daly Cherry-Evans has a great kicking game and a wealth of experience, but there is one reason the Sydney Roosters were desperate to have him.
- Christian Nicolussi
The $500k payday James Tedesco really wants
The Sydney Roosters skipper didn’t get his hands on the NRL trophy this year, but victory for his horse Willydoit in Saturday’s Golden Eagle would be just as big a thrill.
- Christian Nicolussi
What you may have missed at the Dally Ms
James Tedesco’s tip for the Kangaroos’ No. 1, Mark Nawaqanitawase praises public for taking time to pronounce his surname, and Daly Cherry-Evans to Cronulla?
- Christian Nicolussi
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‘We told him to go to England’: Tedesco’s brother urged fullback to skip his wedding
If James Tedesco had listened to his brother, he’d be booked on a plane for the Ashes tour of England instead of best-man wedding duties.
- Adrian Proszenko and Billie Eder