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Rye grass, whiskey bars, an ice skating rink and a cinema: Inside NSW’s Origin camp
Eight weeks ago, the hotel didn’t have a gym and the field looked like a “goat track”. It’s now the NSW Blues’ mountain hideaway.
- by Michael Chammas
Updated
State of Origin
Nicho Hynes sits out day one of Blues training on Sharks’ advice
- by Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
Insight & Analysis
Inside the Blues campaign: Why Maguire wants the spirit of ’85
The NSW coach has called on past glories to inspire his team for the 2024 State of Origin series.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
Queensland picked Israel Folau. Why wouldn’t NSW pick Joseph Suaalii?
The relevant question about Suaalii isn’t about whether he should contest the Origin opener but on which side of the field he will play.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Luai might be the most polarising player in NSW. But Maguire needs his belief
The Blues coach wants players who run towards the fire. After weeks of injury carnage, his Origin hopes rest with Luai leading the way.
Adam Pengilly
Sports reporter
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‘Good to go’: Hynes allays fitness fears; Trbojevic proud to lead Blues
NSW players arrived at their hotel on Monday afternoon, with Nicho Hynes declaring himself a certain starter at halfback and the new skipper receiving a warm reception.
- by Christian Nicolussi
One stat and six charts show why Edwards replaced Tedesco as the NSW No.1
Looking purely at the numbers this season, not a lot separates Dylan Edwards and James Tedesco. But there’s one area where Blues coach Michael Maguire believes the Penrith fullback can revolutionise his attack.
- by Adam Pengilly
Updated
State of Origin
‘He’s been ready for a long time’: The moment Maguire knew Edwards was right man for Blues
- by Christian Nicolussi and Billie Eder
Updated
Around the clubs
Penrith seek cap relief after May stand-down; Trindall back for Sharks after DUI
- by Dan Walsh, Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
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Analysis
NRL 2024
Every NRL club’s schedule ranked from toughest to easiest
- by Adam Pengilly and Dan Walsh
From Hazem to JT: 25 memorable NRL moments from the sidelines
- by Andrew Webster, Adrian Proszenko, Michael Chammas, Adam Pengilly, Dan Walsh and Christian Nicolussi