State of Origin

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State of Origin Chaos: Joseph Suaalii's Shocking Send-Off Sparks Controversy

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New South Wales in turmoil as Joseph Suaalii's brutal tackle shakes up State of Origin game!

The State of Origin rugby match took a dramatic turn as Joseph Suaalii was controversially sent off within the first 10 minutes, leaving New South Wales with only 12 players on the field against Queensland. The Queensland Maroons capitalized on their numerical advantage, dominating the game and securing a convincing victory. Suaalii's red card for a late and high hit on Reece Walsh stirred intense debate and criticism in the rugby community.

In a historic moment, rugby Australia and Waratahs recruit Joseph Sua'ali'i became the sixth player in State of Origin history to receive a red card for a horrific tackle. The match saw Queensland's Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow shine with a hat-trick, sealing the Maroons' triumph over the beleaguered New South Wales Blues. The decision to play with 12 men backfired for NSW, amplifying the pressure on coach Michael Maguire.

Despite the chaos, the Maroons delivered a record-equalling performance, overpowering the courageous but outnumbered Blues in the opening game of the 2024 Origin series. The match's intensity was further fueled by individual player ratings, highlighting the standout performers on both sides and the contrasting fortunes of the NSW and Queensland teams.

In a surprising turn of events, a power outage disrupted the State of Origin experience for some Sydney fans, adding an unexpected twist to an already eventful evening. This unforeseen blackout left fans in the dark, symbolizing the unpredictability and excitement that the iconic rugby series always brings.

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State of Origin: Joseph Suaalii sent off for brutal tackle on Reece ... (Sky Sports)

New South Wales were reduced to 12 men in the opening 10 minutes of their clash with Queensland as Joseph Suaalii became just the sixth man to be sent off ...

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State of Origin result: Queensland romp to victory over New South ... (New Zealand Herald)

In a horror start to Michael Maguire's tenure as NSW coach, Suaalii lasted just seven minutes on debut before being sent off for a late and high hit on Reece ...

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Rugby Australia's million-dollar recruit red-carded after horrific State ... (planetrugby.com)

Rugby Australia and Waratahs recruit Joseph Sua'ali'i has become the sixth player in State of Origin history to be red-carded after a horrific tackle.

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Queensland down NSW after Joseph Sua'ali'i sent off in State of ... (The Guardian)

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow scored a hat-trick in the 38-10 win for the Maroons after the Blues were forced to play most of the game in Sydney with 12 men.

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Maroons blow Blues away after historic send-off as Madge's big ... (Fox Sports)

It was a result that ended up vindicating Billy Slater's decision to carry an outside back on the bench and expose Michael Maguire after he opted against the ...

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Queensland Maroons beat 12-man New South Wales Blues in State ... (ABC News)

Joseph Sua'a'li'i was sent off by referee Ashley Klein following a horror high, late hit on Queensland fullback Reece Walsh after just eight minutes. Despite ...

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Maroons hammer 12-man Blues in series opener (NRL.COM)

A record-equaling effort from Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow helped the Maroons draw first blood in the 2024 Origin series, as they overwhelmed a gutsy 12-man Blues ...

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State of Origin player ratings: How the Blues and Maroons fared in ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Queensland romped home in State of Origin I in Sydney on Wednesday night – but which stars shone the brightest on the big stage?

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Teddy's brutal miss, new Blues cult hero erupts as big Hynes ... (Fox Sports)

Teddy's brutal miss, new Blues cult hero erupts as big Hynes question emerges: Blues Ratings.

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State of Origin disaster for Sydney fans as blackout cuts their power ... (Daily Mail)

State of Origin never fails to deliver drama, but some unlucky New South Wales fans will be left in the dark after an unexpected power outage in Sydney's ...

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State of Origin result: Reece Walsh slipped into high contact from ... (New Zealand Herald)

Joseph Suaalii's well-documented high tackle on Reece Walsh was made to look worse by the Queensland fullback falling as he was hit, according to NSW prop.

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'He's really hurting': Why Origin debut disaster is 'definitely not the ... (Fox Sports)

'He's really hurting': Why Origin debut disaster is 'definitely not the end' of Suaalii.

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'Disappointed to let you down': Sua'ali'i apologises as Blues rally ... (NRL.COM)

Blues players have vowed to rally around Joseph Sua'ali'i and predict he will bounce back from the lengthy suspension set to end his immediate Origin ...

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Blues botch 'worst nightmare', QLD barely miss Munster as giant ... (Fox Sports)

Blues botch 'worst nightmare', QLD barely miss Munster as giant Game II calls loom: Talking Pts.

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State of Origin: Early red card doomed Blues' hopes from the start (RNZ)

Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i tackles Reece Walsh during Game 1 of the State of Origin 2024. Photo: NRL Photos / www.photosport.nz.

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Hynes had his chance: The four changes NSW must make for State ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Before picking his team for game one, NSW coach Michael Maguire was looking for players who walked towards the fire, not away from it.

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Matters of State: Blues selection calls for Origin II (NRL.COM)

Blues coach Michael Maguire is set to make at least one change for Origin II at the MCG after the eighth minute send-off of rookie centre Joseph Sua'ali'i ...

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State of Origin: Joseph Suaalii sent off for brutal tackle on Reece ... (Sky Sports)

New South Wales were reduced to 12 men in the opening 10 minutes of their clash with Queensland as Joseph Suaalii became just the sixth man to be sent off ...

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Ampol Women's State of Origin Game Two: Game Day Guide (New South Wales Rugby League)

The Westpac NSW Sky Blues will take on Queensland Maroons in Game Two of the 2024 Ampol Women's State of Origin series at McDonald Jones Stadium tonight.

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Wednesday VOZ Ratings | STATE OF ORIGIN Game 1 takes charge (TV Blackbox)

Total TV Overnight Top 30 and Consolidated 7 Top 30 National Total TV reach is calculated using cumulative unique audiences watching 1 min of broadcast TV ...

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'Absolutely sensational': League world blown away by scenes (Fox Sports)

Even torrential rain couldn't discourage Newcastle from turning out for a historic night of women's rugby league. The all-time women's State of Origin ...

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State of Origin game one breaks streaming record for broadcaster ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The first game of the three-match series drew the biggest audience since 2016, and a new high for 9Now.

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Lauren Brown's last-minute field goal keeps Women's State of Origin ... (ABC News)

Queensland Maroons' Lauren Brown kicks a field goal to win Women's State of Origin II. Lauren Brown was initially named at centre before her game-winning turn ...

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The harsh reality Hynes must accept as Madge faces awkward ... (Fox Sports)

The bad – it's impossible to sugar coat it – Blues halfback Nicho Hynes played way too sideways, his kicking game was predominantly ineffective and then there ...

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State of Origin: New South Wales rookie Joseph Suaalii learns fate ... (New Zealand Herald)

Joseph Sua'ali'i's State of Origin career could be over after just seven minutes of action, with the NSW star facing a four-game ban for the shot that...

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Women's State of Origin 2024 Game 2: Queensland Maroons beat ... (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute: Lauren Brown's late field goal gave the Maroons a stunning 11-10 win over the Sky Blues to force a deciding third game.

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Brown slots late winner as Maroons keep Origin series alive (NRL.COM)

A Lauren Brown field goal with two minutes to play sealed an 11-10 win for the Maroons in an epic State of Origin contest in Newcastle.

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