NSW Blues
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- 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
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- 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
- Analysis
- NRL 2024
The NSW Blues need to replace Michael Maguire as coach. Who are the candidates?
Michael Maguire’s decision to relinquish the Blues coaching job has left a huge hole. On Friday, the NSWRL will take the first step towards filling it.
- Adrian Proszenko
Titans coach Hasler clinches major signing coup
Gold Coast have bolstered their forward pack with the addition of former Parramatta and representative front-rower Reagan Campbell-Gillard on a three-year deal.
- Michael Chammas, Dan Walsh, Adam Pengilly, Billie Eder, Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko
In more than 350 games only one opponent has made DCE lose his cool. And he’s playing him on Sunday
When Daly Cherry-Evans and Stephen Crichton face off this weekend, memories of the recent State of Origin series won’t be far from the surface.
- Christian Nicolussi
Why Fittler put Blues betrayal aside to present medal named in his honour
Forgotten in this year’s State of Origin series glory was the shabby way the NSWRL treated Brad Fittler at the end of his tenure as coach.
- Danny Weidler
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