Laurie Daley
Daley wanted Moses going ‘full clip’ on Thursday. It didn’t happen. So what now?
The Blues playmaker trained away from the main group on Thursday – with Ethan Strange running at No.6 – as he continues his rehabilitation from a hamstring strain.
- Christian Nicolussi
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Mitchell out of frame for Origin II but Daley backs Moses to reclaim Blues No.6
The South Sydney star is now expected to be out for up to a month with a back injury in a blow for Souths and NSW.
- Christian Nicolussi
Ethan Strange just played the game of his life. And he’s not bothered if he gets dropped
It was one of the greatest Origin debuts of them all, but Ethan Strange knows it’s unlikely to be enough to retain the No.6 jersey for the rematch in Melbourne.
- Adrian Proszenko
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- State of Origin
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
Coached by Canberra’s greatest five-eighth, Strange makes a dream Origin debut
Ethan Strange entered his first State of Origin match with high hopes of living up to the exploits of Laurie Daley. His debut was fair start.
- Chris Barrett
- Opinion
- State of Origin
Two bloopers got Origin build-up under way. The Blues can’t afford to fluff their lines
NSW’s carefully stage-managed State of Origin launch got off to a rocky start, with a technical glitch, delayed flights, Reddit banter and a familiar sense of pressure hanging over the Blues.
- Tom Decent
- Opinion
- NRL 2026
Why Mary Fowler’s dreams and plans will shape Nathan Cleary’s next move
Family, love and new success will take precedence over money when Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary weighs up his footballing future.
- Danny Weidler
Why there are half a dozen Blues jerseys up for grabs in Magic Round
Whether it’s due to Latrell Mitchell’s back, Stephen Crichton’s form or pressure from potential debutants, a big portion of the NSW team remains undecided.
- Adrian Proszenko
Which props will feature in NSW’s pack? One name might surprise you
You will never guess the one NSW Origin leader who will spend time up front for the Blues.
- Christian Nicolussi
- Opinion
- State of Origin
If Origin was picked today, this would be my NSW team
Based on form and the season so far, there’s no doubt in my mind that it’s time for Adam Doueihi to get his call-up for NSW.
- Andrew Johns