NSW Blues
- Analysis
- NRL 2025
Forget the Blues’ backline. This is the big issue facing Laurie Daley
Reece Robson is the most penalised player in the NRL and his form has dipped. If Robson doesn’t wear the NSW No. 9 jersey, who does?
- Christian Nicolussi
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‘No promises’: Campbelltown mayor responds to Tigers’ $50m stadium ultimatum
The Wests Tigers say they may leave Campbelltown unless there are stadium upgrades. Now the local mayor has responded.
- Christian Nicolussi
One Tiger is desperate to play for NSW. Another would never play for Queensland
Terrell May can push his Origin claims with a big game against Brisbane’s star front-rowers, but Jahream Bula has vowed never to pull on the Maroons jersey.
- Christian Nicolussi
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- Around the clubs
‘He deserves to be here’: Wishart the bolter at Blues gathering
Thirty-five years ago, Laurie Daley first teamed up with Rod Wishart in State of Origin – this season the NSW coach could do the same with Wishart’s son, Tyran.
- Adrian Proszenko, Dan Walsh, Christian Nicolussi and Michael Chammas
- Analysis
- State of Origin
Bellamy appointment proves State of Origin is entering its Victorian era
Craig Bellamy is the latest Melbourne Storm staffer added to the NSW brains trust, giving the traditional battle between blue and maroon a distinctly purple tinge.
- Adrian Proszenko
- Opinion
- State of Origin
Daley and Bellamy failed as Origin coaches. Why have they come back for more?
After being on the wrong end of a dynasty, Laurie Daley has the chance to create his own. However, he and Craig Bellamy must learn from their mistakes.
- Adrian Proszenko
- Analysis
- State of Origin
After eight years out and with no NRL experience, can Daley tame a new Origin beast?
Laurie Daley is back for a second stint in charge of the Blues, but the game has changed dramatically in his time away. His ability to adapt will shape his legacy.
- Dan Walsh
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- NRL 2025
‘An absolutely compelling case’: How Bellamy coup sealed Daley’s second Origin coming
In convincing the Storm coach to return to the Origin arena, Laurie Daley succeeded where the NSWRL could not – and is back in charge of the Blues as a result.
- Dan Walsh and Danny Weidler
‘I couldn’t sleep ... you can’t stop thinking about it’: Mentor opens up on Phillip Hughes’ death
Few people knew Hughes like Neil D’Costa. In a candid interview, the late Test batsman’s coach opens up on life without his “little mate”.
- Tom Decent
Blues handed major advantage for next year’s Origin series
In 2019 and 2022, the Blues thumped the Maroons at this neutral venue. They’re heading back there for game two in 2025.
- Tom Decent
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