Queensland
6
Match Complete
New South Wales
50
| 69 |  | N. Cleary | ||
| 68 |  | T. Trbojevic | ||
| 65 | | N. Cleary | ||
| 63 | | D. Saifiti | ||
| 61 | | N. Cleary | ||
| 60 | | L. Mitchell | ||
| 59 | | N. Cleary | ||
| 58 | | T. Trbojevic | ||
| 50 | | N. Cleary | ||
| 48 | | L. Mitchell | ||
| V. Holmes | | 35 | ||
| K. Capewell | | 34 | ||
| 28 | | N. Cleary | ||
| 26 | | B. To'o | ||
| 23 | | L. Mitchell | ||
| 21 | | B. To'o | ||
| 18 | | N. Cleary | ||
| 17 | | T. Trbojevic | ||
| 9 |  | N. Cleary |
| 1 | Tries | 8 | ||
| 1 | Conversions | 8 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Match result
The NSW Blues have comprehensively thrashed the Queensland Maroons in Game 1 of the 2021 State of Origin series, winning 50-6 in Townsville.
NSW Blues 50
Queensland Maroons 6
Match preview
State of Origin gets underway for 2021 with Game 1 between the Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Townville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 8.10pm (AEST).
As is often the case, the class New South Wales possesses across the park has them instilled as firm favourites for the first of the three-game State of Origin series. We have seen and heard this scenario unfold many, many times before, with Queensland’s backs against the wall spirit put up against the supposed superiority of the Blues.
Often, the apple cart is overturned, as it was in 2020 when Queensland secured what was, for many, a surprising series win. Tonight, New South Wales will be out to ensure that such a shock does not occur in the opening fixture of this instalment.
There is skill across both sides, yet with underdone and unavailable Maroons concerning many north of the border, the weight of money invested on the game does appear to be heading in the Blues’ direction.
Defeating a team with names like James Tedesco, Latrell Mitchell, Tom and Jake Trbojevic, Josh Addo-Carr, Nathan Cleary, Damien Cook and Cameron Murray may well appear a bridge too far.
However, Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry-Evans will attempt to take the reins of what looks a committed yet lesser side in terms of potency and deliver another in a long line of stunning upsets for the passionate Queenslanders.
The explosive and youthful Queensland pack could well be the dark horse in this one, with its sheer size and power potentially the key to a Maroon victory.
Prediction
COVID-19 has thrown the most Queensland-friendly spanner into the works by impacting Victoria’s ability to host the opening match of the State of Origin series. Thus, Townsville will greet the Maroons and Blues tonight, with the nation set to see the most modern stadium in the land play host to one of the most intense and fiercest rivalries in Australian sport.
The Maroons will win this match off the back of a midfield dominance achieved in the forwards, with Tariq Sims, Isaah Yeo, Liam Martin and Junior Paulo proving a little out of their depth on the Origin stage.
Queensland 26 New South Wales 14
Join The Roar from 8:10pm (AEST) for live State of Origin scores from Game 1 between the Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues.
Game information
Kick-off: 8:10pm (AEST)
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium
TV: Nine Network
Betting: Queensland $2.54 New South Wales $1.50
Teams
Maroons
5. Valentine Holmes, 2. Xavier Coates, 3. Kurt Capewell, 4. Dane Gagai, 18. Kyle Feldt, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Daly Cherry-Evans, 8. Christian Welch, 9. Harry Grant, 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, 11. Felise Kaufusi, 12. David Fifita, 13. Jai Arrow
Bench: 14. AJ Brimson, 15. Jaydn Su’A, 16. Moeaki Fotuaika, 17. Joe Ofahengaue
Reserves: 20. Coen Hess, 21. Ben Hunt
Blues
1. James Tedesco, 2. Brian To’o, 3. Latrell Mitchell, 4. Tom Trbojevic, 5. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. Jarome Luai, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. Daniel Saifiti, 9. Damien Cook, 10. Jake Trbojevic, 11. Cameron Murray, 12. Tariq Sims, 13. Isaah Yeo
Bench: 14. Jack Wighton, 15. Junior Paulo, 16. Payne Haas, 17. Liam Martin
Reserves: 18. Api Koroisau, 19. Campbell Graham
manu
Guest
I really want to pouch QLD`s team on their face, stinking team, because if NSW get a score they were fighting but their is nothing wrong with that last night on Wednesday 14 they were mimicry and show off last night. Thanks that NSW got win last night because they were all stronger and been faith to god last night
manu
Guest
yes the final game on Wednesday 14 2021 start at 8:10 so NSW is going to get the cup but QLD are going to get -------. :crying: :laughing: :happy:
manu
Guest
yes is the final game on Wednesday 14 2021 start at 8:10 so I think NSW are going to get the cup back, but I think QLD are going to get ----- : :crying: :happy: :laughing:
mauku0
Guest
blue team don`t be scar you got this I will pray for you guys.
mauku0
Guest
I want NSW to get the cup back not QLD on Sunday.
mauku0
Guest
Go To`o and Luai you got this guys on Sunday.
Manuia
Guest
the game was very cool my favourite team is NSW i don`t like OLD because they running to slow with the rugby ball so next it might be NSW gotta win again, i love you NSW you got this on Sunday guys. 6-50 that is so bad QLD, you guys need to tanning QLD because looked how far you guys got but any ways i will wait for Sunday.
Paulo
Roar Rookie
Well... this aged badly... https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/06/10/munster-insists-he-doesnt-have-a-discipline-issue-after-copping-kicking-fine/
Rellum
Roar Guru
What???
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
Munsters not the only one with problems
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
Couldn't agree more - fantastic to watch after the rubbish I've had to put up with following the Raiders this season
elvis
Roar Rookie
There won't be any action on the kicking, cause then both Cleary and Munster will be in trouble, and NSW need Cleary more then we need munster.
Joey
Guest
They definitely couldn’t
Flexis
Roar Rookie
Tap the brakes there Joe. Papalli and full minutes from Welch? I’d call that a fairly decent upgrade from the current Titans front row. Can’t downplay NSW’s dominance, but blowouts don’t mean what they used to. Front row rotation was always going to be an issue. Losing Welch was a game changer. Queensland WILL win the forward battle in Brisbane. Game on!
Paulo
Roar Rookie
:laughing: :crying: :laughing: :crying: :laughing: :crying: :laughing: :crying: :laughing: :crying:
Paulo
Roar Rookie
That’s not what Rossini’s talking about. QLDs were interfering and offside just as much as NSW but only one side was getting 6-again. Haven’t even mentioned the head shots or kicking. Seems you are plenty aware of how dodge some of the plays were though.
Paulo
Roar Rookie
Wasn’t a lot of vagaries around the head contact, or the kicking, or knees in the back. Desperate teams do desperate things, but what they were doing and why, was about as in-vague as you get.
Tim Carter
Roar Pro
I remember the comment that Dane Carlaw "looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane." Not sure who said it, though.
Tim Carter
Roar Pro
Fingers crossed
Tom G
Roar Rookie
That centre pairing was awesome. To have Tedesco have a relatively quiet game in attack and then pop up at the end with a brilliant assist must scare the hell out of the Qld backs