Haas and Blues big men unsung heroes in NSW ambush
July 8, 2026 — 10:25pm For most of the State of Origin series, the NSW pack had struggled to match their Queensland rivals, leaving the Blues on the back foot
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The Kangaroos half-back also added 10 points with the boot - including a late penalty that effectively sealed the win - with his calmness under pressure crucial on a night where Queensland missed all three of their kicks at goal. The Blues, though, suffered two setbacks towards the end of the half, as Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow dived over in the corner for his 14th try in 13 Origin appearances, and then full-back James Tedesco was forced off with a head injury sustained in a collision with Maroons forward Briton Nikori. After sitting out the first two games with a knee injury the 29-year-old was eager to make up for lost time, targeting Munster in particular in a superb 80-minute performance.
Furthermore, Addin Fonua-Blake, who only briefly got on the field in game two and was barely noticed, was another to excel, bumping off defenders and offloading in a strong outing.
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The Kangaroos half-back also added 10 points with the boot - including a late penalty that effectively sealed the win - with his calmness under pressure crucial on a night where Queensland missed all three of their kicks at goal.
according to BBC SportThe Blues, though, suffered two setbacks towards the end of the half, as Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow dived over in the corner for his 14th try in 13 Origin appearances, and then full-back James Tedesco was forced off with a head injury sustained in a collision with Maroons forward Briton Nikori.
according to BBC SportAfter sitting out the first two games with a knee injury the 29-year-old was eager to make up for lost time, targeting Munster in particular in a superb 80-minute performance.
according to The Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories +1Addin Fonua-Blake, who only briefly got on the field in game two and was barely noticed, was another to excel, bumping off defenders and offloading in a strong outing.
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