NSW Smash & Grab! | State of Origin Game 1 2026 Full Replay
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What is discussed at the start of this section?
It's state of origin.
46 years strong. It's the greatest rivalry we have. in Australian sport, and it seems to get bigger by the year. Here we go again. The 2026 series begins. A high, not particularly deep kickoff by the Blues, taken by Munster. And he's driven back by three New South Wales defenders. As Barnett last appealed off Olukewatu there as well. Tom Flegler, first origin since 2023. And he's into the teeth of the Blues defence. Playing the backhand to Grant. Grant on the big team. Fa'asuma Alawi, not going too far here. Excellent defense here. As Tino plays it still shy of his 20. Plath is knocked off his feet. But he gets his first taste of origin football under his belt. Way back to Green. Another run for Tino. That's a better one.
He gets up to his own 40 after he dragged Hudson Young back. Yeo was there to finish it. Now as the chant for the Blues goes up. A deep kick by Munster. And they've got it back here with Tedesco.
How does the 2026 State of Origin series begin?
And Tedesco in origin 24. Slips into the Queensland tackle. And we're on our way with now Tolu Kola. Just getting a hit up under Hughes' belt. So a couple of the debutants have had an early taste. Brian Toto in his white headgear. He's brought down 11 short of half-rides. Triple M rocking origin from Ream Hot Water and from McDonald's. Now a carry from Barnett. He's flung to the ground here. Cable with excellent contact. And he's forced an error. Warrior on warrior. Barnett has put it down. There's a little conversation going on here. But I think this is going to be a Queensland strut fight inside Blues territory.
Well, it's a big error early, just a little bit of a loose carry. I'm happy with that, to be playing on there. There was a question mark over whether they were going to challenge or not. It would have been a big challenge early. First advantage, Queensland, New South Wales, in these conditions, don't get through their first set.
Now, Queensland, first chance. Yeah, replay was interesting. I think if I took it upstairs, I might have had some joy. But keeping it up there, sleeve the Blues, as Papel works it upfield.
What happens during the early stages of the match?
Chopped down 32 out centerfield. No score. Early stages. Platt, nice straight run to Walker. Turning it into Cotter. Connor driving the defence up to and beyond the 20. Had three defenders with him the whole way. 20 in from the right touchline. Played to Grant. Goes open side to Walker. Turns it into Tina. And around his waist, tidy tackle Hudson Young. But still inside the 20. Tackle four. Comes open again. Walker to Munster. Munster to Ponga. Ponga on the angle. Dummies and almost through. Desperation defence from Cleary. Last tackle. They're inside the 10. Comes to Munster. High kick to the right wing. Up they go. It's taken by Jojo Fafida. He got it onto Toya. Toya's in trouble.
Got rid of it.
Threw it back. And it's taken by Conor with his tackle. And the Blues survive their first defensive examination. No score. Three minutes gone here at Stadium Australia as Triple M rocks Origin from Green Hot Water.
A couple of early warning shots there from Queensland. Caelan Pollard looked dangerous on the outside. Nathan Cleary just doing enough to get his legs and pull him down. And then a great kick from Cameron Munster. New South Wales handled it well, but boy, what a fast start for the Queenslanders.
Barnett here, much more deliberate in his play of the ball here after this run, after putting it down the last time. It's Hudson-Young getting it, going down his familiar left edge. First time starting, I believe, Hudson-Young. It was certainly the first time since he made his debut in the early days that he's back in the starting side. It's clear he kicks long on the last. And the chase is not bad for Momoli. Oh, Cobbo looked at him at the death. But he held on to it well. And then Amole took his legs out legally from under him. No score foregone. The Hammer, one of the great origin try scorers. Last year he played centre wing and fullback. He carries it forward one out. Connor again. He's got to... Strong running game, Silwan Cobbo.
How does Queensland maintain their lead in the first half?
And he's in his seventh origin as he's been put down.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is discussed at the start of this section?
0:00–1:12
2
How does the 2026 State of Origin series begin?
1:12–2:22
3
What happens during the early stages of the match?
2:22–4:22
4
How does Queensland maintain their lead in the first half?
4:22–1:05:54
5
What was the impact of the referee's decisions in the game?
1:05:54–1:07:07
6
How did New South Wales start their comeback?
1:07:07–1:08:02
7
What were the key moments that led to New South Wales' victory?
1:08:02–1:10:21
8
What do the commentators say about the players' performances after the match?
1:10:21–2:07:59
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