State of Origin II: The five moments that caught the eye as New South Wales thrashed Queensland in Perth
2 years, 9 months ago

State of Origin II: The five moments that caught the eye as New South Wales thrashed Queensland in Perth

ABC  

New South Wales are well and truly back in contention for this year's State of Origin crown after a dominant thrashing of the Maroons at Perth Stadium. Whether it was a controversial sin binning or just some Nathan Cleary brilliance that made the difference, here are the five key talking points from State of Origin II. 16th minute: Bouncy Cobbo New South Wales started the game at a tremendous pace and enjoyed the lion's share of possession in the opening quarter of an hour. Queensland led 12-8 in the shadows of half-time, but were being put under serious pressure from New South Wales on their own line.

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New South Wales beats Queensland 14-4 to win the State of Origin Australian rugby league series
8 months, 1 week ago

New South Wales beats Queensland 14-4 to win the State of Origin Australian rugby league series

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Center Bradman Best fended off two players to score the go-ahead try in the 65th minute and help give New South Wales a 14-4 win over Queensland on Wednesday in the third and deciding match in the annual State of Origin rugby league series in Australia. The Maroons beat New South Wales 38-18 at Sydney and New …

NSW Blues smash Queensland Maroons 38-18 in State of Origin II at the MCG
9 months ago

NSW Blues smash Queensland Maroons 38-18 in State of Origin II at the MCG

ABC  

New South Wales has crushed Queensland 38-18 to level the State of Origin series in front of 90,084 supporters at the MCG. Wingers Brian To'o and Zac Lomax had doubles and Liam Martin and Latrell Mitchell also crossed in the opening period for the Blues, who banished all memories of their under-manned defeat in Sydney in Game I. Martin and …

Why Queensland's incredible win was one of the greatest Origin matches ever played
2 years, 8 months ago

Why Queensland's incredible win was one of the greatest Origin matches ever played

ABC  

Because it's a given that so many people live and die by State of Origin, we very rarely ask what it is that people love so much about it. Fighting is not a part of Origin anymore, even though it used to be part of the reason plenty of people tuned it — for proof of that, see how many …

State of Origin and the mystique of a Lang Park decider
2 years, 9 months ago

State of Origin and the mystique of a Lang Park decider

ABC  

After 119 minutes of impressive State of Origin rugby league, it all turned horrendously ugly for Queensland in the final 41 minutes of Origin II. Playing the Penrith way saved New South Wales Photo shows Two NSW State of Origin players celebrate a try Brad Fittler stacked his New South Wales team with Panthers, so it shouldn't be a surprise …

NSW level State of Origin series after crushing win
2 years, 9 months ago

NSW level State of Origin series after crushing win

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — Nathan Cleary scored 24 points and combined with debutant Matt Burton to lift New South Wales to a dominant 44-12 win over Queensland in front of a capacity 60,000 crowd at Perth to level the State of Origin series 1-1. The star halfback scored two tries, set up two more and kicked eight goals from as many …

State of Origin II: NSW Blues hammer Queensland Maroons at Perth Stadium to set up decider
2 years, 9 months ago

State of Origin II: NSW Blues hammer Queensland Maroons at Perth Stadium to set up decider

ABC  

New South Wales has sent this year's State of Origin series to a decider, recording a resounding 44-12 victory over Queensland at Perth Stadium. Nathan Cleary scored two tries and 24 points for New South Wales as he relegated his subdued Game I performance to the history books and vindicated coach Brad Fittler's decision to make wholesale changes to his …

State of Origin I: The five moments that stole the spotlight as Queensland defeat New South Wales 16-10
2 years, 9 months ago

State of Origin I: The five moments that stole the spotlight as Queensland defeat New South Wales 16-10

ABC  

Under the blanket of a deafening roar at Stadium Australia, Queensland and New South Wales put on a match for the ages to open the 2022 State of Origin series. 14th minute: A Wighton Christmas After Xavier Coates went a whisker away from cutting one off and running it back — but knocking it on instead — New South Wales …

State of Origin I might have been just another game of football, and that's OK
4 years, 4 months ago

State of Origin I might have been just another game of football, and that's OK

ABC  

Wednesday's State of Origin opener was a new experience in so many ways. Another 40 minutes like that probably would have consigned this game to the annals of history as one of the worst we've seen, but the tide turned. Origin doesn't have to equal biff All of that 'state against state, mate against mate' stuff is so clearly connected …

Queensland Maroons stun New South Wales Blues 18-14 in State of Origin game one at Adelaide Oval
4 years, 4 months ago

Queensland Maroons stun New South Wales Blues 18-14 in State of Origin game one at Adelaide Oval

ABC  

Queensland has come from behind to win a gruelling State of Origin contest 18-14 over New South Wales at Adelaide Oval. Trailing 10-0 at half time after two quick-fire tries from Damien Cook and Josh Addo-Carr, the Maroons turned the game on its head in the second period to secure an exhilarating, unexpected victory. After looking directionless in attack during …

State of Origin II: Queensland Maroons secure stunning comeback win over NSW Blues
7 years, 9 months ago

State of Origin II: Queensland Maroons secure stunning comeback win over NSW Blues

ABC  

Queensland has refused to give up on its decade-long dynasty with a stirring 18-16 comeback win over New South Wales in Origin II in Sydney. The victory had all the hallmarks of a classic Maroons fightback, with Dane Gagai scoring a thrilling late try and Johnathan Thurston converting under pressure to secure the two-point win. Loading SoundCloud content Just like …

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