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State of Origin 2023: Brad Fittler explains why Ivan Cleary was in NSW coaching box, NSW Blues press conference, Game III result, highlights, news

On: July 13, 2023

While Panthers players aren’t strangers to the NSW playing squad, Fittler made a surprise decision ahead of Game III calling in a different kind of Penrith recruit. Ivan Cleary, the mastermind behind the Panthers’ back-to-back premierships, was spotted entering the NSW coach’s box in the minutes leading up to kick-off.Continue Reading

State of Origin game 3 live: News, updates, team, results, scores, how to watch, Brad Fittler, James Tedesco future, when does it actually start, pre-match entertainment

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On: July 12, 2023

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of State of Origin game III. While there has been some air let out of the tyres for the final match of the 2023 State of Origin series with Queensland having already wrapped up the shield after two matches, there’s still plenty of intrigue aheadContinue Reading

State of Origin Game 3: Jarome Luai boom box culture is final stage of grief

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On: July 4, 2023

Brad Fittler’s final squad may be another lesson in the dangers of disinfecting your bathroom with the windows closed, but at least it sends a clear message. The Blues awful fifth tackle options can be safely blamed on one factor: the unbearable rapper music the kids are playing these days.Continue Reading

NRL 2023: Jarome Luai, Gorden Tallis, Brent Read, social media, controversy, Jarome Luai death threats, rugby league news

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On: June 27, 2023

Panthers and Blues star Jarome Luai created waves last week for a controversial social media post, but one rugby league legend believes it was the wrong way to take aim at critics. Luai’s posted a picture of himself before the Blues’ Game II loss which he captioned, “Chill. All youContinue Reading

State of Origin 2023: Latrell Mitchell ruled out of Origin III with calf strain

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On: June 24, 2023

The Blues have copped yet another injury blow as the state languishes in the fallout from an unassailable 2-0 series deficit. Souths superstar Latrell Mitchell, ruled out of the first two games with a calf injury, has had the same concern rule him out for the final game of theContinue Reading

NRL 2023: Fans fume over detail in national anthem image, Jarome Luai, Payne Haas, QLD vs NSW

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On: June 22, 2023

NSW Blues fans are up in arms about two of their own players failing to link their arms with teammates during the national anthem ahead of Origin Game II on Wednesday night. The Blues were swept aside at Suncorp Stadium as the QLD Maroons comfortably won the contest and wrappedContinue Reading

NSW State of Origin team for Game 2 announced: Nicho Hynes dumped for Reece Robson, Stefano Utoikamanu among five big changes

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On: June 13, 2023

Phil Gould says Nicho Hynes is not ready to handle the No. 7 NSW jumper. The Blues on Tuesday morning announced their side for State of Origin Game 2 — a team list that has shocked some commentators. The most debated move is Fittler’s decision to bring Mitchell Moses inContinue Reading

State of Origin 2023: Mitchell Moses firming as NSW Blues No. 7, Adam Reynolds, Nicho Hynes

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On: June 10, 2023

Parramatta Eels halfback Mitchell Moses has reportedly shot into favouritism to claim the NSW Blues No. 7 jersey. Moses, who played one previous State of Origin match in the dead rubber of the 2021 series, is firming ahead of both Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes and Broncos halfback Adam Reynolds.Continue Reading

NRL news: James Tedesco’s emphatic response, Sydney Roosters defeat Canterbury Bulldogs

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On: June 4, 2023

James Tedesco proved it’s never smart to write off a champion after the Roosters skipper bounced back from some scathing State of Origin criticism to inspire his side to a thrilling 25-24 win over the Bulldogs. The Roosters only led Sunday’s game for five minutes thanks to a late LukeContinue Reading

State of Origin Game 1 live start time, NSW vs Queensland live updates

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On: May 31, 2023

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the State of Origin series opener. The 2022 series was one of the greatest in recent memory — and now NSW has a chance to extract revenge after Queensland’s upset series win last year. NSW coach Brad Fittler’s team has had a tumultuous weekContinue Reading