NSW Player Ratings: Suaalii gets a zero but another star just a two for lack of impact, debutant duo upstage older teammates

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Here’s how the NSW Blues rated in game one of the 2024 State of Origin series. 1. James Tedesco: Defended well. Ran hard for big metres. Scored a try. Saved a try. I never thought he should have been dropped. 6.5/10 2. Brian To’o: Acquitted himself like the honest workman he is. Made big kick […]

‘In Billy we trust’: DCE’s praise for ‘masterstroke’ after delivering MOTM performance in crushing win

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Queensland veteran Daly Cherry-Evans led his team to an emphatic win over the 12-man Blues and immediately handed the plaudits to coach Billy Slater for preparing them for the sensational start to Origin I. Cherry-Evans’ night was capped with a stunning intercept, run and kick ahead that lead to a try late in the Maroons’ […]

State of Origin 2024: How to watch Game 1 replays online or on TV

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Wondering how you can watch a replay of Game 1 of the 2023 State of Origin after it’s over? Never fear: The Roar has you covered with our guide to watching State of Origin replays on your TV or your preferred streaming device. Whether work, family, friends or anything else under the sun gets in […]

Country anthem rendition has crowd calling for a review pre-Origin

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NRL fans found controversy prior to Origin kickoff, questioning the different rendition of the Australian national anthem. Dylan Wright, winner of Australian Idol 2024, pulled out his guitar and vocals, putting an individual twist on the anthem. Jake is all of us watching that bloke butcher the anthem ???? #origin pic.twitter.com/2F6BcKSNSg — Mitch Nicholls (@mitchnicholls) […]

‘Direct contact to the head’: Suaalii sent off after seven minutes of Origin debut for horror hit on Walsh

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NSW centre Joseph Suaalii became the sixth player in Origin history to be sent off after he smashed Maroons fullback Reece Walsh with a high shot in just the seventh minute of the series opener at Accor Stadium. The Roosters rising star was making his Blues debut and he rushed up to hit Walsh as […]