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Blues steal State of Origin opener from Maroons – as it happened

New South Wales launch incredible comeback from 0-20 down after Queensland let first-half dominance slip away

The Guardian - AU · May 27

'Bit more fire': Ivan Cleary on Penrith star's NSW snub

Penrith's Ivan Cleary says the stars have aligned for him to name his State of Origin stars for the Warriors clash, as he backs fullback Dylan Edwards to star.

AAP · May 26

Crichton sidelined from training as Blues hit camp

Stephen Crichton missed NSW's first training session of their game-one camp, but Isaah Yeo insists the centre will be fit for the State of Origin opener.

AAP · May 20

McLean cops NRL ban for hit that broke Dog's jaw

Casey McLean is set to sit out Penrith's trip to Darwin to take on the Dolphins after being charged for a high shot on Bulldogs prop Max King.

AAP · Apr 10

Bulldogs boilover ends Penrith's perfect start

Penrith's perfect start to the NRL season has come undone with a stunning upset loss to Canterbury at Accor Stadium.

AAP · Apr 9

McLean ready to add sky blue to Kiwi black

Penrith centre Casey McLean's game-breaking ability is making him a legitimate State of Origin option, even if NSW are at full strength this year.

AAP · Apr 5

Penrith rewrite record books in Storm thrashing

Penrith have produced the best start to a season since the great St George side of the 1960s, after handing Melbourne their biggest defeat in 18 years.

AAP · Apr 3

Penrith the NRL's only unbeaten team with win over Eels

Penrith have continued their great start to the year with a big win over Parramatta, who lost a key player to a hip-drop tackle for the second consecutive week.

AAP · Mar 28

Daley wants to see passion from Kiwi or English Blues

NSW coach Laurie Daley is a fan of changes to State of Origin eligibility rules but won't be handing out Blues jerseys willy-nilly.

AAP · Mar 19

Family matters: the man behind Casey McLean's NRL rise

Penrith centre Casey McLean says it's thanks to older brother Jesse that he's been able to progress so quickly in his NRL career.

AAP · Mar 17