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History: NSW players celebrate a first clean sweep in the women's State of Origin series. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Bluewash: NSW claim historic women's Origin clean sweep

NSW have beaten Queensland 12-4 in the final match of the women's State of Origin series to make history with lock Olivia Kernick starring on the Gold Coast.

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Phil Gould turned his back on the cameras and refused to answer James Bracey’s Kalyn Ponga question.

Phil Gould refuses question in awkward moment of live TV

‘Ahh, James, I suggest you ask someone else, mate. I’d like you to keep your job.’

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A shattered Kalyn Ponga has admitted he feels responsible for Queensland’s State of Origin collapse.

Kalyn Ponga makes raw admission with blood dripping from his ear

The Queensland villain faced reporters after the shattering loss and made a five-word confession.

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NSW celebrate their come-from-behind win over Queensland in Game 1 of State of Origin. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Grandstand State of Origin finish as send-off divides fans

Ethan Strange has starred on his Origin debut to help NSW to a 22-20 win over Queensland in the series opener.

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Robbie Mortimer has been torched by fans for his rendition of the national anthem.

National anthem ‘murdered’ before Origin series-opener

‘Didn’t realise the national anthem was called Edvence Estrelia Feair.’

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Neale Daniher and Jai Arrow

The one shining light out of Arrow’s heartbreak

It’s been one of the hardest weeks in Aussie sport, after Jai Arrow’s shock MND diagnosis came just days before Neale Daniher’s death.

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Paul Gallen still despises Queensland in retirement.

Paul Gallen explodes at Queensland in relentless radio rant

The furious ex-NSW captain has called out ‘embarrassing’, ‘disgusting’ and ‘sickening’ behaviour from the Maroons.

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There were emotional scenes when Roger Tuivasa-Sheck won the 2018 Dally M. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

‘ACL confirmed’: Legendary NRL career over

One of the NRL’s brightest stars has played his final game after scans confirmed a devastating knee injury.

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Ricky Stuart

Why Sticky’s scathing blow-up was spot on

It’s not unusual for Ricky Stuart to lose it about the referee post-game, but it is a surprise when you can’t help but agree with him.

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Mitchell Moses will miss game one of the Origin series after pulling up sore after training.

Mitchell Moses ruled out as rookie handed NSW Origin debut

State of Origin rookie Ethan Strange will debut for NSW in the series opener after Mitchell Moses was ruled out.

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Andrew Abdo has resigned as CEO of the NRL.

NRL boss quits as defection to rival sport beckons

Andrew Abdo has left his post as the league’s boss despite critical ongoing negotiations.

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Trindall (L) and his lawyer James Drewett (R) left the Downing Centre Local Court on Friday after the ex-NRL star was sentenced to a 12-month community order. NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Ex-NRL star’s ‘ice’ admission to cops: court

Former NRL star Darrell “Tricky” Trindall’s admission to police after he was pulled over for erratic driving has been revealed in court documents.

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Jai Arrow has played his last NRL game after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Souths hardman’s shock retirement after serious health diagnosis

Jai Arrow's decade-long NRL career has come to an end after the South Sydney forward was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

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Billy Slater with Reece Walsh after the 2024 series defeat.

What is the REAL reason Walsh was dropped?

There’s speculation issues other than form played a role in what could be Billy Slater’s most important Origin coaching decision.

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Four new clubs will get their crack at starting an NRL season in Las Vegas. (AP PHOTO)

Teams locked in for 2027 showpiece Vegas event

Fans can start planning their next trip to Las Vegas after the NRL locked in the next four clubs to take part in a blockbuster triple-header at Allegiant Stadium.

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