Young saviour and an answered prayer deliver Blues incredible Origin win
New South Wales achieved a remarkable comeback victory in State of Origin I, defeating Queensland 22-20. Ethan Strange, making his debut, and veteran James Tedesco played pivotal roles in the win. The match turned after Queensland's Kalyn Ponga was sent off, allowing the Blues to capitalize on their numerical advantage.
- ▪Ethan Strange made a significant impact on his debut for the Blues.
- ▪James Tedesco scored a crucial try in the final moments of the match.
- ▪Kalyn Ponga's send-off allowed New South Wales to mount a comeback from a 20-0 deficit.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Thu, 21 May2230→Fri, 22 May3020→Sat, 23 May1230→Sat, 23 May1210→Sun, 24 May3018→Wed, 27 May2220→Fri, 29 May20:00--→Sat, 30 May15:00--→Sat, 30 May17:30--→Sat, 30 May19:35--→Sun, 31 May14:00--→Sun, 31 May16:05--→Sun, 31 May18:15--→ NRL Score Centre analysisState of Origin: Ethan Strange and James Tedesco star in Blues' 22-20 win over Maroonsby Nick Campton at Stadium AustraliaTopic:NRLThu 28 May 2026 at 5:01amThu 28 May 2026 at 5:01amThu 28 May 2026 at 5:01amEthan Strange was superb on debut for the Blues. (Getty Images: Cameron Spencer)abc.net.au/news/state-of-origin-i-nsw-blues-qld-maroons-analysis/106729836Link copiedShareShare articleWhen New South Wales found themselves in the depths of hell in State of Origin I they looked to the heavens asked for deliverance.But they needn't have.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at ABC News (Australia).