Tag: NSW Blues

Graham backs Hayne for the New South Wales captaincy

4 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

2016 New South Wales debutant Wade Graham has backed Jarryd Hayne for the Blues captaincy next season replacing Paul Gallen. Graham had been earmarked by Gallen himself as a future Blues captain but the man

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Was Maroons sledging behind Cameron Smith speech snub?

14 July, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

According to a report on Fox Sports’ NRL Today, Paul Gallen and the New South Wales team snubbed Cameron Smith’s post-match presentation due to ongoing sledges throughout Game III. “According to the NSW camp, Paul

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Archer defends referees after Origin performance

14 July, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Referees’ Boss Tony Archer has defended officials Gerard Sutton and Ben Cummins after their performance in State of Origin Game III where the whistle blowers hammered Queensland in the penalty count. “Going into game two,

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Coach Daley sounds out three Blues as future captains

13 July, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New South Wales coach Laurie Daley has told The Daily Telegraph who he believes can fill the captaincy void once Paul Gallen retires from State of Origin after Game III this evening. “A lot of

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Maguire tweet fueling Blues engine room ahead of Origin III

13 July, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New South Wales prop Andrew Fifita says a tweet from Queensland prop Josh McGuire may mean some special attention for the Maroons bookend tonight at ANZ Staidum. Maguire tweeted after Queensland’ series-clinching win at Suncorp,

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Game III dead rubber important for 2017 momentum

10 July, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Queensland captain Cameron Smith says Wednesday night’s dead rubber at ANZ Stadium is important for both clubs as a momentum shift could see New South Wales start 2017 with confidence. The Maroons are gunning for

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