NSW Blues head coach Laurie Daley has stepped away from the role and has been replaced by his assistant, former Blues centre, Matt King.
Daley leaves the job after securing a famous series-deciding victory at Suncorp Stadium against the Maroons.
“I’ve always considered it an absolute honour and privilege to be involved with the NSW Blues State of Origin team, whether that was as a player or a coach, and I’ve always been ready to answer the call for my state whenever they needed me.
“We faced plenty of challenges in the 2026 series and I’m proud of the way the players banded together to overcome them and save their best performance for Game Three in Brisbane to secure a memorable series win.
“I thank the fans for their passion and their support, and I can’t think of a better way to move on with the Shield back where it belongs in NSW.
“I have been incredibly proud to have worked alongside an outstanding group of players, coaches, management and support staff.
“The dedication, resilience and care they showed for each other and for the jersey is something I will always be proud to have witnessed.”
