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Warriors Star Misses State of Origin Selection, Kiwis Duo Get First Call-Ups
- On Monday, NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley named the squad for the 2026 State of Origin series, featuring veteran fullback James Tedesco's return and six debutants for the May 27 match at Accor Stadium.
- Changes to eligibility rules this year permit players who represented Tier One nations to play Origin football, enabling the selection of England international Victor Radley and Tongan international Addin Fonua-Blake.
- Canberra Raiders stars Hudson Young and Ethan Strange earned call-ups to the Blues squad despite coach Ricky Stuart managing multiple injuries across the club's roster.
- With Young and Strange joining the state camp, the Raiders must adjust their lineup for Thursday night's game against the Dolphins at Canberra Stadium, leaving limited depth options.
- Facing a series deficit, New South Wales prepares to meet the Queensland Maroons after coach Billy Slater confirmed his squad, with the Blues aiming to bounce back from their 2025 series defeat.
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Tedesco Origin Recall, NSW Name 6 Debutants
James Tedesco’s State of Origin exile is over with the Sydney Roosters captain seeing off Dylan Edwards to reclaim his crown as New South Wales’ (NSW) premier fullback. Tedesco—the most-capped fullback in Blues history—has usurped Penrith marathon man Edwards to be named in the No. 1 jersey for the May 27 series opener in Sydney. Picking between Edwards, who started all three games of last year’s losing series, was the hardest selection call Blu…
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left
46% Left
L 46%
C 27%
R 27%
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