State of Origin I: New South Wales Claim Series Opener

Dominant Blues breach fortress as Maroons falter

Nathan Cleary of the Blues. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES New South Wales are 80 minutes away from back-to-back State of Origin series wins after their forwards set the platform for a 18-6 win.

State of Origin I: New South Wales claim series opener

A dominant first half has propelled New South Wales to an 18-6 win over Queensland in the State of Origin series opener in front of 54,483 fans at Suncorp...

Blues beat Maroons 18-6 in State of Origin domination

NSW missed their conversions on all four tries but still beat a woeful Queensland side in a 19-year first for State of Origin.

Daley 80 minutes away from Origin redemption after Blues steamroll Maroons

NSW picked up under Laurie Daley where they left off under Michael Maguire last year – with a dominant win at Suncorp Stadium which has them 80 minutes away from a second straight series victory.

Blues break 27-year Origin hoodoo as ‘dumb’ Maroons panned

NSW ‘knew we were on’ from the opening minutes but it was a far different story for Queensland.

The New South Wales Blues made a very successful performance: they won the first round of the State of Origin (6-18).