Brisbane, Australia, July 8, 2026 (AFP) - Cleary leads NSW past Queensland to regain State of Origin crown

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2026-07-08

Superstar Nathan Cleary bagged a double as New South Wales upset Queensland 30-12 in Brisbane to claim the State of Origin rugby league decider on Wednesday. Cleary led an inspired Blues to an 18-0 lead within the opening half an hour before the visitors weathered a fightback to clinch the best-of-three series in front of 52,452 fans. It was NSW's 18th triumph and the second time in three years that they secured victory at Queensland's fortress.......

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