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NSW dismantle Queensland 30–12 at Suncorp in one of the great Origin upsets

Nathan Cleary scored twice, kicked four conversions and produced the finest individual performance in a decider since Johnathan Thurston. Queensland made 13 errors and missed 47 tackles. The shield is going south, and it was never particularly close.

The Ref Editorial 5 min read

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Cleary versus Walker, Suncorp versus the Blues: Everything the 2026 State of Origin decider needs to answer

NSW came back from 18–0 down in Sydney. Queensland scored 36 second-half points in Melbourne. Now six Blues changes, a debut winger, and Suncorp Stadium. The 2026 decider asks hard questions of both states — and only one gets to answer them correctly.

The Ref Editorial 6 min read

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NRL Round 18 wrap: Panthers coast past Souths, Broncos and Sharks stage a thriller at Suncorp

A truncated round with State of Origin III on the horizon. Five games, plenty of finals implications, and Penrith looking ominous again.

The Ref Editorial 2 min read