State of Origin Game II LIVE updates: Can NSW fix their woeful starts and clinch series victory?

June 17, 2026 · Sydney Morning Herald

The NSW star Mundine is happy to call ‘the Man’, PM pops into Blues dinner
Anthony Mundine has thrown his support behind one-time rival Laurie Daley, and anointed one of the Blues stars as a new
Kotoni Staggs was sin-binned for a high shot. Maroons wanted him sent off
NSW’s hopes of a comeback all but ended when Kotoni Staggs smashed Kalyn Ponga in the 67th minute. It might cost him his
World Cup 2026: France supporters celebrate victory over Senegal
France defeated Senegal 3-1 in its first group stage match Tuesday. In Paris, fans are thrilled and already dreaming abo
Gus weighs in on 'terrible' NSW loss
Former NSW coach Phil Gould speaks after the side's 44-24 loss to Queensland.
Munster overcomes HIA scare to lift his Maroons to Origin decider
Cameron Munster lifted when Queensland needed him the most as they levelled the series and ended their losing run at the