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Darius Boyd: Maroons’ surprise choice of coach shows Origin is now in a league of its own

Former Queensland player’s appointment as head coach highlights how State of Origin has become disconnected from the proving ground of the NRL

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Matt King: ex garbo with no first-grade coaching experience takes charge of NSW

The former player and one-time bin man admits he has not always believed he could be a head coach but the Blues’ recent formula suggests he may succeed in the State of Origin cauldron

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How coaching greats shaped untested King on Origin path

Matt King waited 13 years to become a head coach and with the guidance of some of Australia's greatest minds is ready to take the plunge with the NSW Blues.

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Why Blues coach phoned Slater after landing Origin job

Matt King has never been a senior head coach but will replace Laurie Daley as the new boss of the NSW State of Origin side in the 2027 series.

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Daley makes right call after rewriting Origin legacy

Laurie Daley faced enormous criticism during his time as NSW coach but he ensured he finishes a winner after stepping down from the role.

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'Ready to go': Daley anoints untested coach to lead NSW

Laurie Daley has stepped down as NSW State of Origin coach, with Matt King expected to be confirmed as his replacement.

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Panthers coach reveals stance on leading NSW in 2027

Ivan Cleary won't entertain coaching NSW in 2027 in a bid to give incoming Peter Wallace time to learn the ropes before he takes over as Penrith coach.

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Wallabies' brutal approach to discipline problem

The Wallabies are going to great lengths to address their ill-discipline before coach Joe Schmidt hands the keys over to Les Kiss.

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Thredbo landslide survivor's role in Origin triumph

Stuart Diver shared his story of resilience and courage with NSW during camp and it has helped them win a thrilling State of Origin series.

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'Show some balls': Daley slams Origin 'hidden agendas'

Laurie Daley has taken a major swipe at the critics of his coaching after NSW claimed a 2-1 State of Origin series win.

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Maligned to magic: how Daley delivered famous NSW win

Laurie Daley has been scrutinised over his selections and tactics. But in the game that mattered most, the maligned NSW coach pushed all the right buttons.

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Blues look back in quest for Origin success in decider

NSW had plenty of reason to celebrate after their last State of Origin decider at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.

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Battered but not broken Blues look to unleash mayhem in State of Origin decider

But if Queensland pick up where they left off in game two, Billy Slater’s Maroons can condemn NSW to a fourth series loss in five years

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'Silence a lot': history calls for Blues in script flip

NSW have been bashed from pillar to post this State of Origin series but Laurie Daley has his team ready to play their best in the decider and make history.

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Don't do it for me, coach tells NSW ahead of decider

Laurie Daley says NSW should not be using criticism of their coach as their primary motivator ahead of the State of Origin decider.

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Can NSW win State of Origin decider on Queensland turf? History shows it’s possible

The Blues face an uphill battle to claim the series when they meet the Maroons in game three of the 2026 series in Brisbane

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Dolphin heeds NSW's call and makes history in decider

Jack Bostock will become the first Dolphins player to represent NSW when he runs out in the State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium.

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'Impossible': Inglis doubts Blues can win Origin series

Queensland great Greg Inglis, an 11-time State of Origin series winner, says only the rugby league gods can save the Blues from another losing campaign.

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Penrith coach weighs in on star's surprise Origin axing

Brian To'o was dropped because of his struggles in the air, butut Penrith coach Ivan Cleary isn't buying the narrative around the winger's Origin omission.

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Under-fire NSW star keen to repay coach's Origin faith

Mitchell Moses has vowed to prove NSW coach Laurie Daley was right to back him in as the Blues' first-choice five-eighth.

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How Haumole Olakau'atu won his NSW spot back

There was one particular aspect of Haumole Olakau'atu's game that needed to improve before the Manly star could earn back his State of Origin spot.

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Blues explain calls that will define Daley's NSW reign

Laurie Daley has revealed the reasons that caused him to axe NSW stalwart Brian To'o in one of the bravest calls of his Origin coaching tenure.

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Daley reveals stance on Origin criticism, Blues future

Laurie Daley is a man under fire. But the Blues coach, whose side head to Brisbane next week, won't entertain talk about his future.

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'Personal favourite' out as Blues make major changes

Star winger Brian To'o and second-rower Dylan Lucas are among four players dropped as NSW look to rebound in the State of Origin decider.

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'Don't bag him': Moses defends target of NSW blame game

Laurie Daley is a man under pressure but Mitchell Moses believes former NSW State of Origin greats need to lay off the besieged Blues coach.

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