US EditionIn the Sheds at Halftime, Blues Coaches Were Worried. Zac Lomax Offered to Fix the Problem.
- New South Wales defeated Queensland 18-6 in the first State of Origin match on 28 May 2025 at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.
- The Blues' commanding first-half performance and disciplined defence followed concerns at halftime, prompting coaches to intervene.
- Zac Lomax starred on the wing for NSW, scoring two tries, making four tackle busts, and running 177 metres while also tackling desperately and defusing key plays.
- Nathan Cleary missed three goal attempts and declined two easier kicks, which limited NSW’s margin despite his usual accuracy and composure.
- NSW now lead the three-game series with upcoming matches in Perth and Sydney, suggesting the Blues could achieve a rare sixth consecutive series win.
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📰 State of Origin I: New South Wales claim series opener
By Ben Francis 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 Stadium in Brisbane. While the scoreline suggests it was a somewhat close affair, it was anything but with New South Wales outscoring Queensland four tries to one with both teams’ goal kickers struggling off the tee. Nathan Cleary and Zac Lomax combined to go one from five for t…
State of Origin 2025 Game 1: NSW Blues defeat Queensland Maroons 18-6
NSW has won the State of Origin series opener 18-6 with a spectacular performance on the Maroons’ home turf at Lang Park. After tough opening exchanges, including a scuffle two minutes in, the Blues burst out to a 14-0 lead on the back of two tries to Zac Lomax and one to Brian To’o in the space of 10 minutes. They conceded their only try when To’o was in the sin-bin to start the second half after a professional foul in an aerial contest with Xa…
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