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{{Short description|Representative rugby league team for New South Wales}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2024}}
{{Use Australian English|date=April 2014}} {{Use Australian English|date=April 2014}}
{{Infobox rugby league representative team {{Infobox rugby league representative team
| Name = {{colors|white|#004b8d|New South Wales}} | Name = {{colors|#002551|#86D1FD|New South Wales Blues}}
| Badge = New South Wales rugby league team logo.svg | Badge = NSW Blues.png
| Badge_size = 120 | Badge_size =
| Nickname = The Blues | Nickname = The Blues
| Nickname3 = The Cockroaches | Nickname2 = Cockroaches
| Governing body = ] | Governing body = ]
| Coach = ] | Coach = ]
| Captain = ]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/origin-selection-live-luai-firms-for-no-7-as-blues-sweat-on-scans-20240526-p5jgpn.html | title=Origin selection live: Trbojevic set to replace Tedesco as captain | date=26 May 2024 }}</ref>
| Captain = ]
| Most caps = ] (34)<ref></ref>
| Most caps = ] (27)
| Top try-scorer = ] (11) | Top try-scorer = ] (30)
| Top point-scorer = ] (129) | Top point-scorer = ] (183)
| Home Stadium = ] (84,000) | Home Stadium = ] (84,000)
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| leftarm1=87CEEB|body1=87CEEB|rightarm1=87CEEB|shorts1=191970|socks1=87CEEB | leftarm1=86D1FD|body1=86D1FD|rightarm1=86D1FD|shorts1=002551|socks1=86D1FD
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| First game = ] New South Wales 8–12 {{rl-rt|New Zealand}}<br/>(], Sydney; 1907)
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| First international title =]
| First international= ] ] 20–10 New South Wales ]<br/>(], ]; 8 July 1980) | First game = ] New South Wales 8–12 {{rl-rt|New Zealand}}<br />(], Sydney; 1907)
| First international title = ]
| Largest win = ] New South Wales 69-5] ]<br/>(], Sydney; 4 June 1957)
| Largest loss = ] ] 38–0 New South Wales ]<br/>(]; ) | First international= ] ] 20–10 New South Wales ]<br />(], ]; 8 July 1980)
| Largest win = ] New South Wales 69–5 ] ]<br />(], Sydney; 4 June 1957)
| Largest loss = ] ] 52–6 New South Wales ]<br />(]; )
}} }}
The '''New South Wales rugby league team''' has represented the Australian state of ] in ] since the sport's beginnings there in 1907. Also known as the '''Blues''' due to their ] jerseys, the team competes in the annual ] against neighbouring team, the ]. This annual event is 3 games to battle for the State of Origin shield. The Blues are captained by ] and coached by ] as of 2013. The '''New South Wales rugby league team''' has represented the Australian state of ] in ] football since the sport's beginnings there in 1907. Also known as the '''Blues''' due to their ] jerseys, the team competes in the annual ] against ]. For 2024, the team was coached by ] and captained by ].


Previously the New South Wales team, in addition to playing annually against Queensland, played matches against foreign touring sides and toured overseas themselves. They have played all their home matches at ], New South Wales' largest stadium, since it was built in 1999. Prior to 1980 when the "state of origin" selection criteria was introduced, the New South Wales team, in addition to playing annually against Queensland, played matches against foreign touring sides and occasionally toured overseas themselves. Their home stadium is ] in ], the largest stadium in the state, having been constructed for the ]. The New South Wales team retained the ] after beating Queensland 2–1 after being down 1–0, becoming the first NSW team to win a decider since ], and were victorious again in the ].


==History== ==History==


===Pre-Origin era (1907–1980)=== ===Pre-Origin era (1907–1980)===
]The New South Wales rugby league team pre-dates the ], playing their first ever match against a ] on their ] under existing ] rules. That inaugural "All Blues" side, the first football team assembled by the newly formed ] was: ] ]The New South Wales rugby league team pre-dates the ], playing their inaugural match against a ] on the ] under existing ] rules. That inaugural "All Blues" side, the first football team assembled by the newly formed ] was:
] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ]


Backs: ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ]
The following year the ] traveled to Sydney for the first games between the two states. New South Wales won all three matches, setting a precedent for interstate dominance that would continue throughout most of the 20th century.


Forwards: ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ]
]In 1910 New South Wales defeated the ] in two of their three games. After that they became the first Blues side to travel to Queensland for the annual interstate series.
NSW suck.


Two further matches were played against New Zealand before their tour took them to the Northern Hemisphere, with ] also featuring for the Blues. The visiting ] won all three games. However, on the return leg of their tour, almost a year later, with the ] established, the Blues won the first two matches they ever played under ] against New Zealand. Later in 1908 the ], whose first taste of rugby league football was also against the visiting Kiwis, traveled to Sydney for the ]. New South Wales won all three matches, setting a precedent for interstate dominance that would continue throughout most of the 20th century.
In 1912 the New South Wales team first toured ]. They also visited New Zealand in 1913. During the ] New South Wales played four matches against the Kiwis, winning three of them.


In 1910 New South Wales defeated the ] in two of their three games. After that they became the first Blues side to travel to Queensland for the annual interstate series.
The New South Wales team toured New Zealand in 1922.

In 1912 the New South Wales team first toured ]. They also visited New Zealand in 1913. During the ] New South Wales played four matches against the Kiwis, winning three of them.

The New South Wales team lost its first game against Queensland in 1922. In 2019 the Blues also toured New Zealand.


During the ] New South Wales played one match against the successful ], a 14-all draw. During the ] New South Wales played one match against the successful ], a 14-all draw.

The New South Wales team hosted 2 matches of the ] at the ], winning 62–41 and 27–18.


In a 1954 tour match between ] and New South Wales the referee left the field in disgust at the players' persistent fighting after 56 minutes so the match was abandoned.<ref>{{cite news In a 1954 tour match between ] and New South Wales the referee left the field in disgust at the players' persistent fighting after 56 minutes so the match was abandoned.<ref>{{cite news
| last =Baker |last = Baker
| first =Andrew |first = Andrew
| title =100 years of rugby league: From the great divide to the Super era |title = 100 years of rugby league: From the great divide to the Super era
| newspaper = ] |newspaper = ]
|location=London
| publisher =independent.co.uk
| date =1995-08-20 |date = 20 August 1995
| url=http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/100-years-of-rugby-league-from-the-great-divide-to-the-super-era-1597130.html |url = https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/100-years-of-rugby-league-from-the-great-divide-to-the-super-era-1597130.html
|access-date = 25 September 2009
| accessdate =2009-09-25 }}</ref>
|url-status = live
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20091114071556/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/100-years-of-rugby-league-from-the-great-divide-to-the-super-era-1597130.html
|archive-date = 14 November 2009
}}</ref>


===State of Origin era (1980 – present)=== ===State of Origin era (1980–present)===
New South Wales' dominance over Queensland came to an abrupt end with the introduction of 'state of origin' selection rules in the early 1980s. New South Wales' dominance over Queensland came to an end with the introduction of 'state of origin' selection rules in the early 1980s.


Due to the ], in 1997 New South Wales was represented by two teams: one made up of players from clubs that remained loyal to the ], which competed in the ], and another made up of players from clubs that joined the rebel ] which competed in the one-off ]. During the ], in 1997 New South Wales was represented by two teams: one made up of players from clubs that remained loyal to the ], which competed in the ]; another made up of players from clubs that joined the rebel ] which competed in the one-off ].


], who had previously coached New South Wales in 2005, was announced as the first full-time Blues coach in November 2010. Following the 2012 series, the Blues' seventh consecutive loss, Stuart made the decision to step down from his role, despite continual pleas from the NSWRL to stay. Stuart took the job as the ] head coach in 2013, citing family reasons for his move. Despite the fact that the Blues continued their losing streak during Stuart's tenure, he is commonly credited with restoring passion and pride to the NSW jersey and closing the gap between the two states. He was replaced by former Canberra, NSW and Australia teammate ]. ], who had previously coached New South Wales in 2005, was announced as the first full-time Blues coach in November 2010. Following the 2012 series, the Blues' seventh consecutive loss, Stuart resigned the role. Stuart took a role as the ] head coach in 2013, citing family reasons for his move. Although the Blues continued their losing streak during Stuart's tenure, he is credited with restoring passion and pride to the NSW jersey and closing the gap between the two states. He was replaced by former Canberra, NSW and Australia teammate ]. Daley's appointment as NSW State of Origin coach was announced in August 2012 and effective from season 2013. Daley got job over candidates including ], ] and ]. Daley coached the Blues to a series win in 2014, their first since 2005 and over his coaching rival and long time Canberra & Australian teammate ]. Daley ended Meninga's and Queensland's run of eight series wins with victories in Game I and Game II of the ]. In 2015, New South Wales suffered its biggest origin loss losing 52–6 against Queensland in the decider. In 2016, New South Wales lost the series 2–1 but managed to win the third and final ] game. In 2017, New South Wales were widely tipped to win the series as Queensland had a number of key players injured. In Game 1, New South Wales beat Queensland in convincing fashion 28–4 and in Game 2 were leading the maroons 16–6 at halftime before Queensland won the game in the final two minutes to win 18–16. In Game 3, New South Wales lost the series losing 22–6 in Brisbane. In August 2017, Daley was terminated as coach of New South Wales.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/state-of-origin/teams/new-south-wales/five-burning-questions-after-laurie-daley-sacking-what-nsw-coachs-axing-means-for-blues-favourites/news-story/a8b8fd04b443d492b24eaf1aaf1964f5|title=Five burning questions after Laurie Daley sacking: What NSW coach's axing means for Blues favourites|date=25 August 2017}}</ref>


In 2018, ] was appointed as the new coach and left out established players such as ], ], ] and ]. The Blues went on to win the series 2–1.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jun/24/state-of-origin-2018-new-south-wales-down-queensland-to-win-series|title = State of Origin 2018: New South Wales clinch just second series in 13 years|website = ]|location=London|date = 24 June 2018}}</ref> In 2019, the Blues were widely tipped to win the series owing to the retirement from representative football of Queensland Origin greats ], ] and ]. However, Queensland had an upset win 18–14 over the Blues in Game 1 forcing Fittler to make seven changes to the Blues starting line-up. Though he was roundly criticised for the move,<ref>{{cite news
], on 21 August 2012, was reported that he would be the NSW State of Origin coach from 2013, taking over from former Canberra team mate Ricky Stuart. Daley got the job in preference to other candidates including Trent Barrett, Brad Fittler and Daniel Anderson. Daley is looking to lead the Blues to their first series win since 2005, and comes up against long time Canberra and Australian team mate Mal Meninga who has coached the Maroons to those seven straight series wins. New South Wales' record for consecutive series losses extended to eight in 2013.
|url=https://www.qt.com.au/news/latrell-axed-as-fittler-makes-seven-changes/3755234/|title=Latrell axed as Fittler makes seven changes|access-date=18 April 2023|website=The Courier Mail}} (subscription required)</ref> the Blues went on to win the series 2–1, easily defeating Queensland 38–6 in Game 2 in ] in ] ], the greatest winning margin of a Blues squad since Game 3, 2000.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/23/origin-2-match-report/|title = Blues crush Maroons in Perth to keep Origin series alive|date = 23 June 2019}}</ref> Finally, in a thrilling Game 3 at ] in Sydney, ]er ] and ] ] combined to score the winning try with just 32 seconds to go in the game to secure the series, off the back of play started from recalled halfback ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/state-of-origin/state-of-origin-3-blues-tackle-maroons-in-series-decider/live-coverage/8c11cc7859bb63bc7678bdaf827bb8ae|title = State of Origin game 3 2019: NSW Blues vs Maroons, live scores, stream|date = 10 July 2019}}</ref> In the ], New South Wales narrowly lost game 1 against Queensland 18–14 before bouncing back in game 2 winning 34–10. In game 3, New South Wales travelled to Brisbane for the decider, the blues would lose the match at Suncorp Stadium 20–14.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2020/nov/18/state-of-origin-game-3-qld-maroons-v-nsw-blues-live-scores-queensland-teams-results-kick-off-start-time-2020-series-decider-dates-news-updates-suncorp-stadium/|title=State of Origin 2020 game 3: Qld Maroons beat NSW Blues – as it happened|website=The Guardian|date=18 November 2020 |location=London |last1=Howcroft |first1=Jonathan }}</ref> The ] was one which had been interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic with all three matches being played in Queensland. New South Wales would win convincingly in game 1 defeating Queensland 50–6 in Townsville before defeating Queensland 26–0 in Brisbane to claim the series. Queensland managed to avoid a series clean sweep by winning game 3 20–18.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rugby-league/news/state-of-origin-2021-scores-player-ratings-times-venues-broadcast-information-squads/jucip4zdly611gvp3bsj8fr05/|title=State of Origin 2021: Who won, player ratings, scores, squads|website=sportingnews.com|date=14 July 2021 }}</ref> New South Wales started the ] with a narrow 16–10 loss in Sydney before a convincing 44–12 victory over Queensland in Perth during game 2. In game 3, the blues once again needed to play a decider in Brisbane. New South Wales lead the game 12–10 at half-time but conceded two late tries in the second half and lost 22–12.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2022/jul/13/state-of-origin-2022-game-3-live-score-qld-maroons-vs-nsw-blues-decider-teams-kickoff-time-start-new-south-wales-v-queensland-scores-result-rugby-league-nrl-latest-news-channel-nine-watch-broadcast-brisbane/|title=State of Origin 2022 Game 3: Queensland Maroons punish NSW Blues to run away with series – as it happened|website=The Guardian|date=13 July 2022 |location=London |last1=Howcroft |first1=Jonathan }}</ref>

Ahead of the ], Fittler stood down as head coach and was replaced by ]. In game one of the 2024 series, New South Wales lost 38–10 in Sydney. The game was marred by the sending off of ] in the seventh minute. In game two, New South Wales would win 38–18 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to set up a decider in Brisbane. In game three, New South Wales would win 14–4 to claim the series and their first win in a decider at Brisbane since 2005.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2024/jul/17/state-of-origin-3-qld-vs-nsw-live-updates-maroons-blues-scores-results-kick-off-start-time-suncorp-stadium-brisbane/|title=NSW Blues beat Queensland Maroons: State of Origin 2024 Game 3 – as it happened|newspaper=The Guardian|date=17 July 2024 |last1=Howcroft |first1=Jonathan }}</ref>

On 1 October 2024, ] stepped down as coach of the team with a search underway for a new coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2024/10/01/nswrl-release-maguire-as-nsw-blues-coach/|title=NSWRL Release Maguire as NSW Coach|website=www.nswrl.com.au|date=30 September 2024 }}</ref>


==Colours and badge== ==Colours and badge==


The primary club colour of New South Wales Blues is ], which represents the ] of ]. The secondary club colour is ], with additional contrasting colour of ]. The primary colour of New South Wales Blues is ], which represents the ] of ]. The secondary colour is ], with additional contrasting colour of ].


===Shirt sponsors and manufacturers=== ===Shirt sponsors and manufacturers===


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– Denotes no applicable sponsor for the listed period.

~ Major sponsor logo was featured on the jersey sleeve rather than the front from 1991–2003.

* Since 1991, major sponsors logo has also featured above the NSW Blues logo on the team shorts. These are excluded from the "shorts sponsors" list unless the major sponsor logo also features on the rear/opposite leg to the team logo.
* Since 1991, major sponsors logo has also featured above the NSW Blues logo on the jersey bust. These are excluded from the "minor sponsors" list, aside from both Wizard & Aussie Home Loans, which featured additionally on the collar from 2001–2010.

^ Indicates the sponsor was the naming-rights partner of the State of Origin series at the time, but the logo was displayed independently of the State of Origin logo.

* "Winfield State of Origin" red box logo was added to the shorts in 1989 and featured until the end of the 1992 series, becoming the first naming rights partner to feature as a part of the State of Origin logo on a team kit.
* "Winfield State of Origin" was embroidered in a plain navy font onto the jersey bust in 1991 & 1992, becoming the first naming rights partner to appear on a jersey.
* Tooheys logo appeared on the jersey from 1993 until the conclusion of the 1996 series, no State of Origin logo was included on the jersey.
* Tooheys featured as a part of the State of Origin logo from 1993 until the conclusion of the 1996 series, included on the NSW Blues shorts in each of those years.
* Tooheys featured on the NSW Blues shorts in 1997 above the team logo as their major sponsor, Coca-Cola became naming rights partner of the series and became a part of the State of Origin logo on the shorts.

===Supporters===
The official New South Wales rugby league team ] is known as "Blatchy's Blues".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2015/05/25/blatchys_blues_faqs.html|title=Blatchys Blues FAQs|date=5 October 2017|website=nswrl.com.au|access-date=24 April 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117165547/http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2015/05/25/blatchys_blues_faqs.html|archive-date=17 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/BlatchysBlues/|title=Blatchys Blues|via=Facebook|access-date=24 April 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204055144/https://www.facebook.com/BlatchysBlues|archive-date=4 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://blatchysblues.wordpress.com/|title=Blatchy's Blues|website=Blatchy's Blues|access-date=24 April 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160219173920/https://blatchysblues.wordpress.com/|archive-date=19 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nrl.com/blatchys-blues-to-take-nsw-to-the-world/tabid/10874/newsid/82661/default.aspx|title=Blatchys Blues to take NSW to the World|date=22 September 2017|publisher=National Rugby League|access-date=24 April 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170607131342/http://www.nrl.com/blatchys-blues-to-take-nsw-to-the-world/tabid/10874/newsid/82661/default.aspx|archive-date=7 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nrl.com/blatchys-blues-exclusive-bar-at-origin-ii/tabid/10874/newsid/63081/default.aspx|title=Blatchy's Blues exclusive bar at Origin II|date=21 September 2017|publisher=National Rugby League|access-date=24 April 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304123218/http://www.nrl.com/blatchys-blues-exclusive-bar-at-origin-ii/tabid/10874/newsid/63081/default.aspx|archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref>

== Honours ==
'''] (17):''' ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ]

'''] (54):''' 1908, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1915, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1927, 1929, 1930, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 197, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981


==Players== ==Players==
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{{For|the list of New South Wales Blues squads by year|List of New South Wales rugby league team squads}} {{For|the list of New South Wales Blues squads by year|List of New South Wales rugby league team squads}}


===Current squad===
===Most recent squad from the ]===
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| style="text-align:center;" |12
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| style="text-align:center;" |84
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| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Damien|Cook}}
| {{leagueicon|Canterbury|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1991|6|23|df=yes}}
| colspan="3" |{{leagueicon|St George|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |16
| style="text-align:center;" |12
|{{leagueicon|South Sydney}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|CE}}
! Centre
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Stephen|Crichton}}
| colspan="2" |{{leagueicon|Sydney|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|2000|9|22|df=yes}}
| {{leagueicon|Canterbury|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |3
| style="text-align:center;" |0
|{{leagueicon|Penrith}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|SR}}
! Wing
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Tyson|Frizell}}
| colspan="3" |{{leagueicon|Sydney|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1991|10|9|df=yes}}
| style="text-align:center;" |14
| style="text-align:center;" |12
|{{leagueicon|Newcastle}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|CE}}
! Five-eighth
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Campbell|Graham}}
| colspan="3" |{{leagueicon|Canterbury|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1999|6|2|df=yes}}
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
|{{leagueicon|South Sydney}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|PR}}
! Halfback
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Payne|Haas}}
| colspan="3" |{{leagueicon|Canterbury|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1999|2|12|df=yes}}
| style="text-align:center;" |8
| style="text-align:center;" |0
|{{leagueicon|Brisbane}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|HB}}
! Prop
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Nicho|Hynes}}
| {{leagueicon|Wests Tigers|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1995|6|18|df=yes}}
| colspan="2" |{{leagueicon|Cronulla|16}} ] (c)
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
|{{leagueicon|Cronulla}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|SR}}
! Hooker
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Keaon|Koloamatangi}}
| colspan="3" |{{leagueicon|Wests Tigers|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1998|5|23|df=yes}}
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
|{{leagueicon|South Sydney}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|HK}}
! Prop
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Apisai|Koroisau}}
| {{leagueicon|North Queensland|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1992|11|7|df=yes}}
| colspan="2" |{{leagueicon|Wests Tigers|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |2
| style="text-align:center;" |4
|{{leagueicon|Wests Tigers}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|FE}}
! Second row
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Jarome|Luai}}
| colspan="3" |{{leagueicon|Newcastle|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1997|1|16|df=yes}}
| style="text-align:center;" |4
| style="text-align:center;" |4
|{{leagueicon|Penrith Panthers}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|SR}}
! Second row
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Liam|Martin}}
| colspan="3" |{{leagueicon|Melbourne|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1997|3|5|df=yes}}
| style="text-align:center;" |4
| style="text-align:center;" |0
|{{leagueicon|Penrith Panthers}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|CE}}
! Lock
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Latrell|Mitchell}}
| {{leagueicon|Cronulla|16}} ] (c)
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1997|6|16|df=yes}}
| colspan="2" |{{leagueicon|Gold Coast Titans|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |7
| style="text-align:center;" |32
|{{leagueicon|South Sydney}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|HB}}
| colspan="4" |
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Mitchell|Moses}}
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1994|9|16|df=yes}}
| style="text-align:center;" |2
| style="text-align:center;" |0
|{{leagueicon|Parramatta}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|LK}}
! Interchange
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Cameron|Murray|Cameron Murray (rugby league)}}
| {{leagueicon|St. George Illawarra|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1998|1|16|df=yes}}
| colspan="2" |{{leagueicon|North Queensland|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |8
| style="text-align:center;" |4
|{{leagueicon|South Sydney}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|PR}}
! Interchange
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Tevita|Pangai Junior|Tevita Pangai Junior}}
| colspan="2" |{{leagueicon|Manly|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1996|2|4|df=yes}}
| {{leagueicon|Sydney|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |1
| style="text-align:center;" |0
|{{leagueicon|Canterbury}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|PR}}
! Interchange
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Junior|Paulo|Junior Paulo (rugby league, born 1993)}}
| {{leagueicon|Cronulla|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1993|11|20|df=yes}}
| colspan="2"|{{leagueicon|St. George Illawarra|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |7
| style="text-align:center;" |0
|{{leagueicon|Parramatta Eels}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|HK}}
! Interchange
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Reece|Robson}}
| {{leagueicon|Canterbury|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1998|6|18|df=yes}}
| colspan="3" |{{leagueicon|Cronulla|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |1
| style="text-align:center;" |0
|{{leagueicon|North Queensland}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|FB}}
| colspan="4" |
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|James|Tedesco}}
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1993|1|8|df=yes}}
| style="text-align:center;" |17
| style="text-align:center;" |28
|{{leagueicon|Sydney Roosters}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|WG}}
! Coach
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Brian|To'o}}
| colspan="3" |{{leagueicon|New South Wales|16}} ]
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1998|8|18|df=yes}}
| style="text-align:center;" |4
| style="text-align:center;" |8
|{{leagueicon|Penrith Panthers}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|CE}}
| colspan="4" |
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Tom|Trbojevic}}
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1996|10|2|df=yes}}
| style="text-align:center;" |8
| style="text-align:center;" |36
|{{leagueicon|Manly}} ]
|- |-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|PR}}
! <small>18th Man</small>
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Stefano|Utoikamanu}}
| {{leagueicon|Canterbury|12}} <small>]</small>
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|2000|5|15|df=yes}}
| colspan="2" |{{leagueicon|Canterbury|12}} <small>]</small>
| style="text-align:center;" |0

| style="text-align:center;" |0
|{{leagueicon|Wests Tigers}} ]
|-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|LK}}
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Isaah|Yeo}}
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1994|11|6|df=yes}}
| style="text-align:center;" |6
| style="text-align:center;" |0
|{{leagueicon|Penrith Panthers}} ]
|-
| style="text-align:center;" |{{rlp|SR}}
| style="text-align:center;" |{{sortname|Hudson|Young}}
| style="text-align:center;" |{{Birth date and age|1998|6|11|df=yes}}
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
|{{leagueicon|Canberra}} ]
|- |-
! <small>19th Man</small>
| {{leagueicon|Parramatta|12}} <small>]</small>
|
| {{leagueicon|Canberra|12}} <small>]</small>
|} |}


===Team of the Century (1908–2007)=== ===Team of the Century (1908–2007)===
Before Game I of the ], to celebrate the game's centenary that year, New South Wales named their ]:<ref>{{cite web Before Game I of the ], to celebrate the game's centenary that year, New South Wales named their ]:<ref>{{cite web
| last = ARL |last = ARL
|author-link = Australian Rugby League
| first =
| authorlink = Australian Rugby League |title = Australian Rugby Football League 2008 Annual Report
|page = 30
| coauthors =
| title = Australian Rugby Football League 2008 Annual Report |publisher = Australian Rugby Football League Limited
|year = 2008
| work =
|url = http://www.australianrugbyleague.com.au/files/11726_ARL_Annrep_1.pdf
| page = 30
|access-date = 19 July 2009
| publisher = Australian Rugby Football League Limited
| year = 2008 |url-status = dead
| url = http://www.australianrugbyleague.com.au/files/11726_ARL_Annrep_1.pdf |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120317182126/http://www.australianrugbyleague.com.au/files/11726_ARL_Annrep_1.pdf
|archive-date = 17 March 2012
| format = pdf
}}</ref>
| doi =
| accessdate = 2009-07-19}}</ref>
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===Origin greats=== ===Hall of Fame===
Ahead of the ], NSW named the inaugural inductees to the NSWRL Hall of Fame, joining automatic inductees ] and the seven Immortals who represented NSW.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2017/05/22/nswrl_announces_hall.html|title=NSWRL Announces Hall of Fame Inductees|date=5 October 2017|website=nswrl.com.au|access-date=24 April 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926162201/http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2017/05/22/nswrl_announces_hall.html|archive-date=26 September 2017}}</ref>
As part of the 25-year celebrations in 2005, New South Wales named 25 legends for each year before that.<ref>{{cite web | title=League names Origin greats | url=http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200503/s1334421.htm | accessdate=2007-05-12 }} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

{|class="wikitable" style="border-collapse:collapse; text-align:center;"
|- bgcolor=#C1D8FF
!width=15%|Immortal
!width=9%|Year Inducted
!width=12%|Club/s
|- bgcolor=#F5FAFF
|]
|Automatic Selection
|{{leagueicon|Eastern Suburbs|16}} ]
|- bgcolor=#F5FAFF
|]
|Automatic Selection
|{{leagueicon|South Sydney|16}} ]
|- bgcolor=#F5FAFF
|]
|Automatic Selection
|{{leagueicon|Manly|16}} ] <br /> {{leagueicon|Eastern Suburbs|16}} ]
|- bgcolor=#F5FAFF
|]
|Automatic Selection
|{{leagueicon|St. George|16}} ]
|- bgcolor=#F5FAFF
|]
|Automatic Selection
|{{leagueicon|Newtown|16}} ] <br /> {{leagueicon|St. George|16}} ]
|- bgcolor=#F5FAFF
|]
|Automatic Selection
|{{leagueicon|St. George|16}} ]
|- bgcolor=#F5FAFF
|]
||Automatic Selection
|{{leagueicon|Balmain|16}} ] <br /> {{leagueicon|Eastern Suburbs|16}} ]
|- bgcolor=#F5FAFF
|]
|Automatic Selection
|{{leagueicon|Newcastle|16}} ]
|-
|]
|2017
|{{leagueicon|Canberra|16}} ] <br /> {{leagueicon|Canterbury|16}} ]
|-
|]
|2017
|{{leagueicon|South Sydney|16}} ] <br /> {{leagueicon|Eastern Suburbs|16}} ]
|-
|]
|2017
|{{leagueicon|Canberra|16}} ]
|-
|]
|2017
|{{leagueicon|Penrith|16}} ] <br /> {{leagueicon|Eastern Suburbs|16}} ]
|-
|]
|2017
|{{leagueicon|South Sydney|16}} ] <br /> {{leagueicon|Canterbury|16}} ]
|-
|]
|2017
|{{leagueicon|St. George|16}} ]
|-
|]
|2018
|{{leagueicon|Western Suburbs|16}} ]
|-
|]
|2018
|{{leagueicon|North Sydney|16}} ] <br /> {{leagueicon|Manly|16}} ]
|-
|]
|2018
|{{leagueicon|Cronulla|16}} ] <br /> {{leagueicon|St. George|16}} ]
|-
|]
|2019
|{{leagueicon|Canterbury|16}} ]
|-
|]
|2019
|{{leagueicon|Western Suburbs|16}} ] <br /> {{leagueicon|Newtown|16}} ]
|-
|]
|2021
|{{leagueicon|St. George|16}} ]
|-
|]
|2021
|{{leagueicon|Parramatta|16}} ]
|-
|]
|2021
|{{leagueicon|Canberra|16}} ] <br /> {{leagueicon|Brisbane|16}} ] <br /> {{leagueicon|Melbourne|16}} ]
|}

===Origin Greats===
As part of the 25-year celebrations in 2005, New South Wales named 25 legends for each year before that.<ref>{{cite web|title=League names Origin greats |publisher=] |url=http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200503/s1334421.htm |access-date=12 May 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080615130833/http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200503/s1334421.htm |archive-date=15 June 2008 }}</ref>


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|- |-
| ] | ]
| align=center| 1
| 1
| 1980 | 1980
|- |-
| ] | ]
| align=center| 1
| 1
| 1981 | 1981
|- |-
| ] | ]
| align=center| 5
| 5
| 1982, Games 1 & 3 1983 | 1982, Games 1 & 3 1983
|- |-
| ] | ]
| align=center| 3
| 3
| Game 2 1983, Games 1 & 2 1984 | Game 2 1983, Games 1 & 2 1984
|- |-
| ] | ]
| align=center| 3
| 3
| Game 3 1984, Games 1 & 2 1985 | Game 3 1984, Games 1 & 2 1985
|- |-
| ] | ]
| 10 | align=center| 10
| Game 3 1985, 1986–1988 | Game 3 1985, 1986–1988
|- |-
| ] | ]
| align=center| 1
| 1
| 1987 Exhibition Match
| Game 4 1987
|- |-
| ] | ]
| align=center| 3
| 3
| 1989 | 1989
|- |-
| ] | ]
| align=center| 6
| 6
| 1990, 1991 | 1990, 1991
|- |-
| ] | ]
| 10 | align=center| 10
| 1992, 1993, 1998, Game 3 1999 | 1992, 1993, 1998, Game 3 1999
|- |-
| ] | ]
| 17 | align=center| 17
| 1994–1996, Games 1 & 2 1999, 2000, 2001 | 1994–1996, Games 1 & 2 1999, 2000, 2001
|- |-
| ] | ]
| align=center| 3
| 3
| 1997 | 1997
|- |-
| ] | ]
| align=center| 6
| 6
| 2002, 2003 | 2002, 2003
|- |-
| ] | ]
| 15 | align=center| 15
| 2004–2008 | 2004–2008
|- |-
| ] | ]
| align=center| 5
| 5
| 2009, Game 1 & 2 2010 | 2009, Games 1 & 2 2010
|- |-
| ] | ]
| align=center| 1
| 1
| Game 3 2010 | Game 3 2010
|- |-
| ] | ]
| align=center| 16
| 8
| 2011, 2012, Games 1 & 2 2013, 2014, Games 2 & 3 2015, 2016
| 2011–2014
|- |-
| ] | ]
| align=center| 2
| 1
| Game 3 2013 | Game 3 2013, Game 1 2015
|-
| ]
| align=center| 10
| 2017–2019, Game 1 2020
|-
| ]
| align=center| 10
| Games 2 & 3 2020, 2021–2023
|-
| ]
| align=center| 3
| 2024
|} |}
<small>Table last updated: 14 June 2024.</small>


==Coaches== ==Coaches==
New South Wales have had a total of thirteen different coaches at State of Origin level, eight of which have previously played for the Blues. New South Wales have had a total of thirteen different coaches at State of Origin level, eight of which have previously played for the Blues. The list also includes the known coaches from the pre-Origin era and only counts games against Queensland. Games against touring teams from ], ] and ] are not included. ], ] and ] are the only coaches to have coached NSW in both State of Residence and State of Origin formats.

{| class="wikitable"
NSWRL ] inductee Brad Fittler is the incumbent coach for the NSW Blues.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fittler 'grateful' for new Blues deal|url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/state-of-origin-brad-fittler-one-year-contract-extension-nsw-coach/3b9030ab-40f3-4642-bf4f-9a952433a31f|access-date=2020-07-07|website=wwos.nine.com.au|date=24 June 2020 }}</ref> In his first match in charge, he chose 11 players to debut.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Perry |first1=Jodan |title=Brave new era? Blues put faith in fresh faces to break Maroons' Origin stranglehold |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-29/nsw-state-of-origin-game-1-team-analysis/9807842 |publisher=ABC News|location=Australia |access-date=28 July 2018|date=29 May 2018}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
!Coach !Coach
!Era !Era
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!Wins !Wins
!Success % !Success %
!Series won
|- |-
| align=left | ]
| ]
| 1961
| 4
| 2
| 50%
| –
|-
| align=left | ]
| 1962, 1968–1972
| 11
| 10
| 91%
| –
|-
| align=left | ]
| 1963–1964
| 2
| 2
| 100%
| –
|-
| align=left | ]
| 1965
| 1
| 1
| 100%
| –
|-
| align=left | ]
| 1965
| 1
| 1
| 100%
| –
|-
| align=left | ]
| 1966
| 3
| 3
| 100%
| –
|-
| align=left | ]
| 1967
| 2
| 1
| 50%
| –
|-
| align=left | ]
| 1967
| 1
| 1
| 100%
| –
|-
| align=left | ]
| 1973–1976
| 12
| 9
| 75%
| –
|-
| align=left | ]
| 1980–1981, 1983 | 1980–1981, 1983
|5 | 9
|1 | 5
|20% | 55%
|0
|- |-
| ] | align=left | ]
| 1982, 1984 | 1978–1979, 1982, 1984
|6 | 11
|2 | 7
|33% | 64%
|0
|- |-
| ] | align=left | ]
| 1985 | 1977, 1985
|3 | 5
|2 | 4
|66% | 80%
|1
|- |-
| ] | align=left | ]
| 1986–1987 | 1986–1987
|7 | 7
|5 | 5
|71% | 71%
|1
|- |-
| ] | align=left | ]
| 1988 | 1988
|3 | 3
| 0
| 0%
|0 |0
|0%
|- |-
| ] | align=left | ]
| 1989–1990 | 1989–1990
|6 | 6
|2 | 2
|33% | 33%
|1
|- |-
| ] | align=left | ]
| 1991 | 1991
|3 | 3
|1 | 1
|33% | 33%
|0
|- |-
| ] | align=left | ]
| 1992–1996; 2002–2004 | 1992–1996; 2002–2004
|24 | 24
|14 | 14
|58% | 58%
|6
|- |-
| ] | align=left | ]
| 1997–1998 | 1997–1998
|6 | 6
|3 | 3
|50% | 50%
|1
|- |-
| ] | align=left | ]
| 1999–2001 | 1999–2001
|9 | 9
|5 | 5
|56% | 56%
|1
|- |-
| ] | align=left | ]
| 2005; 2011–2012 | 2005; 2011–2012
|9 | 9
|4 | 4
|44% | 44%
|1
|- |-
| ] | align=left | ]
| 2006–2007 | 2006–2007
|6 | 6
|2 | 2
|33% | 33%
|0
|- |-
| ] | align=left | ]
| 2008–2010 | 2008–2010
|9 | 9
|2 | 2
|22% | 22%
|0
|- |-
|] | align=left | ]
| 2013–2017, 2025-
|2013-present
|5 | 15
|3 | 6
|60% | 40%
|1
|-
| align=left | ]
| 2018–2023
| 18
| 9
| 50%
| 3
|-
| align=left | ]
| 2024
| 3
| 2
| 67%
| 1
|} |}
<small>Table last updated: 14 June 2024.</small><br />
{{smalldiv|1=Notes:
* ] coached NSW to two wins from two matches in 1977 under residential selection and two wins from three games in 1985 under origin selection.
* ] coached NSW to three wins from three matches under residential selection in 1978 and 1979, six from six in all. Stanton coached NSW under origin selection in 1982 and 1984, with NSW winning one match in each six game series, the first game in 1982 and the third game in 1984.
* ] coached NSW to two wins from two matches under residential selection in 1980 and 1981, four from four in all. Glossop coached NSW in the first two one-off Origin games in 1980 and 1981, losing both, and then in the three-match Origin series in 1983. NSW won the second game in 1983 but lost the first and third matches.
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==Brad Fittler Medal==
First awarded in 2005, the Brad Fittler medal is the award for the New South Wales Player of the Series.

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==Records==
{{Main|New South Wales rugby league team records}}


==New South Wales Residents rugby league team==
==Selectors==
{{Main|New South Wales Residents rugby league team}}
The current New South Wales State of Origin side's selection panel consists of ], ] and ]. During the Blues five series loss from 2006 to 2010 they came in for criticism.<ref>{{cite news
| last = Swanton
| first = Will
| title = Selectors are wrong, wrong, wrong, unless they're right, of course
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| place =Australia
| publisher = Fairfax
| date = 2010-05-22
| url = http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/selectors-are-wrong-wrong-wrong-unless-theyre-right-of-course-20100521-w1re.html
| accessdate = 2010-05-21}}</ref> The selectors have come under increasing amounts of criticism as NSW also lost the series in 2011, 2012 and 2013 making it a record 8 series losses in a row for the Blues.


==New South Wales Women's rugby league team==
==Notes==
{{Main|New South Wales Women's rugby league team}}
:a. {{note|switch}} Young switched places with Ennis to play in the starting side after being initially selected for the bench.


==See also== ==See also==
{{Portal|New South Wales|Rugby league}} {{Portal|New South Wales|Sports}}
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==References== ==References==
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Representative rugby league team for New South Wales

New South Wales Blues
Badge of New South Wales Blues team
Team information
NicknamesThe Blues
Cockroaches
Governing bodyNew South Wales Rugby League
Head coachLaurie Daley
CaptainJake Trbojevic
Most capsWally Prigg (34)
Top try-scorerKen Irvine (30)
Top point-scorerMick Cronin (183)
Home stadiumAccor Stadium (84,000)
Uniforms
First colours Second colours
Team results
First game
New South Wales 8–12 New Zealand 
(Royal Agricultural Society Ground, Sydney; 1907)
First State of Origin game
Queensland 20–10 New South Wales
(Lang Park, Brisbane; 8 July 1980)
Biggest win
New South Wales 69–5 Queensland
(Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney; 4 June 1957)
Biggest defeat
Queensland 52–6 New South Wales
(Suncorp Stadium; 8 July 2015)

The New South Wales rugby league team has represented the Australian state of New South Wales in rugby league football since the sport's beginnings there in 1907. Also known as the Blues due to their sky blue jerseys, the team competes in the annual State of Origin series against Queensland. For 2024, the team was coached by Michael Maguire and captained by Jake Trbojevic.

Prior to 1980 when the "state of origin" selection criteria was introduced, the New South Wales team, in addition to playing annually against Queensland, played matches against foreign touring sides and occasionally toured overseas themselves. Their home stadium is Accor Stadium in Sydney, the largest stadium in the state, having been constructed for the 2000 Summer Olympics. The New South Wales team retained the 2019 Holden State of Origin Shield after beating Queensland 2–1 after being down 1–0, becoming the first NSW team to win a decider since 2005, and were victorious again in the 2021 series.

History

Pre-Origin era (1907–1980)

The inaugural 'All Blues' squad of 1907.
The first New South Wales team to go to Queensland in 1910.

The New South Wales rugby league team pre-dates the Australian national team, playing their inaugural match against a rebel New Zealand rugby team on the 1907–08 New Zealand rugby tour of Australia and Great Britain under existing rugby union rules. That inaugural "All Blues" side, the first football team assembled by the newly formed NSWRFL was:

Backs: Charles Hedley · Johnno Stuntz · Ed Fry · Dally Messenger · Frank Cheadle · Albert Rosenfeld · Lou D'Alpuget

Forwards: Harry Hamill · Arthur Hennessy · Bob Mable · Peter Moir · Sid Pearce · Billy Cann · Robert Graves · Herb Brackenreg

Two further matches were played against New Zealand before their tour took them to the Northern Hemisphere, with Jim Devereaux also featuring for the Blues. The visiting All Golds won all three games. However, on the return leg of their tour, almost a year later, with the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership established, the Blues won the first two matches they ever played under 13-a-side rules against New Zealand. Later in 1908 the Queensland team, whose first taste of rugby league football was also against the visiting Kiwis, traveled to Sydney for the first series of games between the two states. New South Wales won all three matches, setting a precedent for interstate dominance that would continue throughout most of the 20th century.

In 1910 New South Wales defeated the touring England team in two of their three games. After that they became the first Blues side to travel to Queensland for the annual interstate series.

In 1912 the New South Wales team first toured New Zealand. They also visited New Zealand in 1913. During the 1913 New Zealand rugby league tour of Australia New South Wales played four matches against the Kiwis, winning three of them.

The New South Wales team lost its first game against Queensland in 1922. In 2019 the Blues also toured New Zealand.

During the 1951 French rugby league tour of Australia and New Zealand New South Wales played one match against the successful France national rugby league team, a 14-all draw.

The New South Wales team hosted 2 matches of the 1953 American All Stars tour of Australia and New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground, winning 62–41 and 27–18.

In a 1954 tour match between Great Britain and New South Wales the referee left the field in disgust at the players' persistent fighting after 56 minutes so the match was abandoned.

State of Origin era (1980–present)

New South Wales' dominance over Queensland came to an end with the introduction of 'state of origin' selection rules in the early 1980s.

During the Super League war, in 1997 New South Wales was represented by two teams: one made up of players from clubs that remained loyal to the Australian Rugby League, which competed in the 1997 State of Origin series; another made up of players from clubs that joined the rebel Super League which competed in the one-off Super League Tri-series.

Ricky Stuart, who had previously coached New South Wales in 2005, was announced as the first full-time Blues coach in November 2010. Following the 2012 series, the Blues' seventh consecutive loss, Stuart resigned the role. Stuart took a role as the Parramatta Eels head coach in 2013, citing family reasons for his move. Although the Blues continued their losing streak during Stuart's tenure, he is credited with restoring passion and pride to the NSW jersey and closing the gap between the two states. He was replaced by former Canberra, NSW and Australia teammate Laurie Daley. Daley's appointment as NSW State of Origin coach was announced in August 2012 and effective from season 2013. Daley got job over candidates including Trent Barrett, Brad Fittler and Daniel Anderson. Daley coached the Blues to a series win in 2014, their first since 2005 and over his coaching rival and long time Canberra & Australian teammate Mal Meninga. Daley ended Meninga's and Queensland's run of eight series wins with victories in Game I and Game II of the 2014 series. In 2015, New South Wales suffered its biggest origin loss losing 52–6 against Queensland in the decider. In 2016, New South Wales lost the series 2–1 but managed to win the third and final dead rubber game. In 2017, New South Wales were widely tipped to win the series as Queensland had a number of key players injured. In Game 1, New South Wales beat Queensland in convincing fashion 28–4 and in Game 2 were leading the maroons 16–6 at halftime before Queensland won the game in the final two minutes to win 18–16. In Game 3, New South Wales lost the series losing 22–6 in Brisbane. In August 2017, Daley was terminated as coach of New South Wales.

In 2018, Brad Fittler was appointed as the new coach and left out established players such as Aaron Woods, Josh Jackson, Blake Ferguson and Josh Dugan. The Blues went on to win the series 2–1. In 2019, the Blues were widely tipped to win the series owing to the retirement from representative football of Queensland Origin greats Cooper Cronk, Billy Slater and Cameron Smith. However, Queensland had an upset win 18–14 over the Blues in Game 1 forcing Fittler to make seven changes to the Blues starting line-up. Though he was roundly criticised for the move, the Blues went on to win the series 2–1, easily defeating Queensland 38–6 in Game 2 in Optus Stadium in Perth Western Australia, the greatest winning margin of a Blues squad since Game 3, 2000. Finally, in a thrilling Game 3 at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, winger Blake Ferguson and fullback James Tedesco combined to score the winning try with just 32 seconds to go in the game to secure the series, off the back of play started from recalled halfback Mitchell Pearce. In the 2020 State of Origin series, New South Wales narrowly lost game 1 against Queensland 18–14 before bouncing back in game 2 winning 34–10. In game 3, New South Wales travelled to Brisbane for the decider, the blues would lose the match at Suncorp Stadium 20–14. The 2021 State of Origin series was one which had been interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic with all three matches being played in Queensland. New South Wales would win convincingly in game 1 defeating Queensland 50–6 in Townsville before defeating Queensland 26–0 in Brisbane to claim the series. Queensland managed to avoid a series clean sweep by winning game 3 20–18. New South Wales started the 2022 State of Origin series with a narrow 16–10 loss in Sydney before a convincing 44–12 victory over Queensland in Perth during game 2. In game 3, the blues once again needed to play a decider in Brisbane. New South Wales lead the game 12–10 at half-time but conceded two late tries in the second half and lost 22–12.

Ahead of the 2024 State of Origin series, Fittler stood down as head coach and was replaced by Michael Maguire. In game one of the 2024 series, New South Wales lost 38–10 in Sydney. The game was marred by the sending off of Joseph Sua'ali'i in the seventh minute. In game two, New South Wales would win 38–18 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to set up a decider in Brisbane. In game three, New South Wales would win 14–4 to claim the series and their first win in a decider at Brisbane since 2005.

On 1 October 2024, Michael Maguire stepped down as coach of the team with a search underway for a new coach.

Colours and badge

The primary colour of New South Wales Blues is sky blue, which represents the state colour of New South Wales. The secondary colour is navy blue, with additional contrasting colour of white.

Shirt sponsors and manufacturers

Period Kit manufacturer Major Sponsor Sleeve Sponsor/s Minor Sponsor/s Rear Sponsor/s Shorts Sponsor/s
1980–1981 Westmont – – – – KB Lager ^
1982–1983 Westmont – – – – Winfield ^
1984–1986 Classic Sportswear – – – – –
1987 USA Exhibition Classic Sportswear HFC Finance – – – –
1987–1988 Classic Sportswear – – – – Winfield ^
1989–1990 Classic Sportswear – – – – –
1991–1992 Classic Sportswear ~ Tooheys Blue – – –
1993–1996 Classic Sportswear ~ Tooheys Blue Tooheys^ – –
1997 Canterbury ~ Tooheys Coca-Cola^ – Tooheys
1998–2000 Canterbury ~ Wizard Home Loans Harvey Norman^ – Wizard Home Loans
2001–2003 Canterbury ~ Wizard Home Loans Harvey Norman / Philips / Wizard Home Loans – Wizard Home Loans
2004 Canterbury Wizard Home Loans – Harvey Norman / Fujifilm / Wizard Home Loans Wizard Home Loans Wizard Home Loans
2005 Canterbury Wizard Home Loans PlayStation 2 Harvey Norman / Fujifilm / Wizard Home Loans Wizard Home Loans Wizard Home Loans
2006 Canterbury Wizard Home Loans PlayStation Portable Harvey Norman / Fujifilm / Wizard Home Loans Wizard Home Loans Wizard Home Loans
2007 Canterbury Wizard Home Loans PlayStation Harvey Norman / Fujifilm / Wizard Home Loans Wizard Home Loans Wizard Home Loans
2008 Canterbury Wizard Home Loans nib Harvey Norman / Fujifilm / Wizard Home Loans Wizard Home Loans Wizard Home Loans
Game I–II 2009 Classic Sportswear Wizard Home Loans nib Harvey Norman / Fujifilm / Wizard Home Loans Wizard Home Loans Wizard Home Loans
Game III 2009–2010 Classic Sportswear Aussie Home Loans nib Harvey Norman / Fujifilm / Aussie Home Loans Aussie Home Loans Aussie Home Loans
2011 Classic Sportswear Victoria Bitter nib Harvey Norman / Fujifilm Victoria Bitter Victoria Bitter
2012 Classic Sportswear Victoria Bitter nib Harvey Norman / Fujifilm Victoria Bitter GIO
2013 Classic Sportswear Victoria Bitter nib – Victoria Bitter GIO
2014–2015 Classic Sportswear Victoria Bitter nib Holden^ Victoria Bitter GIO
2016–2017 Classic Sportswear Victoria Bitter nib Holden^ The Star GIO
2018 Canterbury Brydens Lawyers nib Holden^ / Kari The Star Tooheys New / University of New England
2019 Canterbury Brydens Lawyers nib Kari The Star Tooheys New / University of New England
2020 Canterbury Brydens Lawyers nib Tooheys New / Kari The Star Tooheys New / University of New England
2021 Puma Brydens Lawyers Tooheys New Tooheys New / The Star / Ampol^ The Star McDonald's / NSWRL TV
2022 Puma Brydens Lawyers Tooheys New Tooheys New / The Star The Star / Ignite HQ McDonald's / Pain Away
2023 Puma Westpac Tooheys New Tooheys New / The Star The Star / Ignite HQ McDonald's / Pain Away
2024 Puma Westpac Tooheys New Tooheys New / The Star The Star / Ignite HQ McDonald's / Pain Away
2025-2029 Adidas

– Denotes no applicable sponsor for the listed period.

~ Major sponsor logo was featured on the jersey sleeve rather than the front from 1991–2003.

  • Since 1991, major sponsors logo has also featured above the NSW Blues logo on the team shorts. These are excluded from the "shorts sponsors" list unless the major sponsor logo also features on the rear/opposite leg to the team logo.
  • Since 1991, major sponsors logo has also featured above the NSW Blues logo on the jersey bust. These are excluded from the "minor sponsors" list, aside from both Wizard & Aussie Home Loans, which featured additionally on the collar from 2001–2010.

^ Indicates the sponsor was the naming-rights partner of the State of Origin series at the time, but the logo was displayed independently of the State of Origin logo.

  • "Winfield State of Origin" red box logo was added to the shorts in 1989 and featured until the end of the 1992 series, becoming the first naming rights partner to feature as a part of the State of Origin logo on a team kit.
  • "Winfield State of Origin" was embroidered in a plain navy font onto the jersey bust in 1991 & 1992, becoming the first naming rights partner to appear on a jersey.
  • Tooheys logo appeared on the jersey from 1993 until the conclusion of the 1996 series, no State of Origin logo was included on the jersey.
  • Tooheys featured as a part of the State of Origin logo from 1993 until the conclusion of the 1996 series, included on the NSW Blues shorts in each of those years.
  • Tooheys featured on the NSW Blues shorts in 1997 above the team logo as their major sponsor, Coca-Cola became naming rights partner of the series and became a part of the State of Origin logo on the shorts.

Supporters

The official New South Wales rugby league team supporter group is known as "Blatchy's Blues".

Honours

State of Origin (17): 1985, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024

Interstate Series (54): 1908, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1915, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1927, 1929, 1930, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 197, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Players

For the list of New South Wales Blues cap numbers, see List of New South Wales rugby league team players. For the list of New South Wales Blues squads by year, see List of New South Wales rugby league team squads.

Current squad

Further information: 2023 State of Origin series
Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Pts Club
Wing Josh Addo-Carr (1995-07-28) 28 July 1995 (age 29) 13 40 Canterbury Bulldogs
Centre Matt Burton (2000-03-14) 14 March 2000 (age 24) 2 4 Canterbury Bulldogs
Halfback Nathan Cleary (1997-11-14) 14 November 1997 (age 27) 12 84 Penrith Panthers
Hooker Damien Cook (1991-06-23) 23 June 1991 (age 33) 16 12 South Sydney Rabbitohs
Centre Stephen Crichton (2000-09-22) 22 September 2000 (age 24) 3 0 Penrith Panthers
Second-row Tyson Frizell (1991-10-09) 9 October 1991 (age 33) 14 12 Newcastle Knights
Centre Campbell Graham (1999-06-02) 2 June 1999 (age 25) 0 0 South Sydney Rabbitohs
Prop Payne Haas (1999-02-12) 12 February 1999 (age 25) 8 0 Brisbane Broncos
Halfback Nicho Hynes (1995-06-18) 18 June 1995 (age 29) 0 0 Cronulla Sharks
Second-row Keaon Koloamatangi (1998-05-23) 23 May 1998 (age 26) 0 0 South Sydney Rabbitohs
Hooker Apisai Koroisau (1992-11-07) 7 November 1992 (age 32) 2 4 Wests Tigers
Five-eighth Jarome Luai (1997-01-16) 16 January 1997 (age 27) 4 4 Penrith Panthers
Second-row Liam Martin (1997-03-05) 5 March 1997 (age 27) 4 0 Penrith Panthers
Centre Latrell Mitchell (1997-06-16) 16 June 1997 (age 27) 7 32 South Sydney Rabbitohs
Halfback Mitchell Moses (1994-09-16) 16 September 1994 (age 30) 2 0 Parramatta Eels
Lock Cameron Murray (1998-01-16) 16 January 1998 (age 26) 8 4 South Sydney Rabbitohs
Prop Tevita Pangai Junior (1996-02-04) 4 February 1996 (age 28) 1 0 Canterbury Bulldogs
Prop Junior Paulo (1993-11-20) 20 November 1993 (age 31) 7 0 Parramatta Eels
Hooker Reece Robson (1998-06-18) 18 June 1998 (age 26) 1 0 North Queensland Cowboys
Fullback James Tedesco (1993-01-08) 8 January 1993 (age 32) 17 28 Sydney Roosters
Wing Brian To'o (1998-08-18) 18 August 1998 (age 26) 4 8 Penrith Panthers
Centre Tom Trbojevic (1996-10-02) 2 October 1996 (age 28) 8 36 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Prop Stefano Utoikamanu (2000-05-15) 15 May 2000 (age 24) 0 0 Wests Tigers
Lock Isaah Yeo (1994-11-06) 6 November 1994 (age 30) 6 0 Penrith Panthers
Second-row Hudson Young (1998-06-11) 11 June 1998 (age 26) 0 0 Canberra Raiders

Team of the Century (1908–2007)

Before Game I of the 2008 State of Origin series, to celebrate the game's centenary that year, New South Wales named their team of the century:

No. Position Player

Clive Churchill – FB Ken Irvine – WG Reg Gasnier – CE Graeme Langlands – CE Dally Messenger – WG Bob Fulton – FE Andrew Johns – HB Frank Burge – PR Sandy Pearce – HK

No. Position Player

Glenn Lazarus – PR Ron Coote – SR Norm Provan – SR Johnny Raper – LK Wally Prigg – positions Dave Brown – positions Steve Rogers – positions Roy Bull – positions

Hall of Fame

Ahead of the 2017 State of Origin series, NSW named the inaugural inductees to the NSWRL Hall of Fame, joining automatic inductees Dally Messenger and the seven Immortals who represented NSW.

Immortal Year Inducted Club/s
Dally Messenger Automatic Selection Eastern Suburbs
Clive Churchill Automatic Selection South Sydney
Bob Fulton Automatic Selection Manly-Warringah
Eastern Suburbs
Reg Gasnier Automatic Selection St. George
Johnny Raper Automatic Selection Newtown
St. George
Graeme Langlands Automatic Selection St. George
Arthur Beetson Automatic Selection Balmain
Eastern Suburbs
Andrew Johns Automatic Selection Newcastle
Bradley Clyde 2017 Canberra
Canterbury-Bankstown
Ron Coote 2017 South Sydney
Eastern Suburbs
Laurie Daley 2017 Canberra
Brad Fittler 2017 Penrith
Sydney City
Bob McCarthy 2017 South Sydney
Canterbury-Bankstown
Norm Provan 2017 St. George
Keith Holman 2018 Western Suburbs
Ken Irvine 2018 North Sydney
Manly-Warringah
Steve Rogers 2018 Cronulla-Sutherland
St. George
Steve Mortimer 2019 Canterbury-Bankstown
Tommy Raudonikis 2019 Western Suburbs
Newtown
Billy Smith 2021 St. George
Brett Kenny 2021 Parramatta
Glenn Lazarus 2021 Canberra
Brisbane
Melbourne

Origin Greats

As part of the 25-year celebrations in 2005, New South Wales named 25 legends for each year before that.

No. Position Player

Tim Brasher – FB Noel Cleal – SR Bradley Clyde – LK Laurie Daley – FE Benny Elias – HK Andrew Ettingshausen – CE Brad Fittler – FE Eric Grothe Sr. – WG Paul Harragon – PR Garry Jack – FB Andrew Johns – HB Brett Kenny – FE

No. Position Player

Glenn Lazarus – PR Paul McGregor – CE Steve Mortimer – HB Michael O'Connor – WG Wayne Pearce – LK Ray Price – LK Steve Roach – PR Ian Roberts – PR Paul Sironen – SR Peter Sterling – HB Ricky Stuart – HB Geoff Toovey – HB Rod Wishart – WG

Captains

Player Occasions Game(s) as Captain
Tommy Raudonikis 1 1980
Steve Rogers 1 1981
Max Krilich 5 1982, Games 1 & 3 1983
Ray Price 3 Game 2 1983, Games 1 & 2 1984
Steve Mortimer 3 Game 3 1984, Games 1 & 2 1985
Wayne Pearce 10 Game 3 1985, 1986–1988
Peter Sterling 1 1987 Exhibition Match
Gavin Miller 3 1989
Ben Elias 6 1990, 1991
Laurie Daley 10 1992, 1993, 1998, Game 3 1999
Brad Fittler 17 1994–1996, Games 1 & 2 1999, 2000, 2001
Geoff Toovey 3 1997
Andrew Johns 6 2002, 2003
Danny Buderus 15 2004–2008
Kurt Gidley 5 2009, Games 1 & 2 2010
Trent Barrett 1 Game 3 2010
Paul Gallen 16 2011, 2012, Games 1 & 2 2013, 2014, Games 2 & 3 2015, 2016
Robbie Farah 2 Game 3 2013, Game 1 2015
Boyd Cordner 10 2017–2019, Game 1 2020
James Tedesco 10 Games 2 & 3 2020, 2021–2023
Jake Trbojevic 3 2024

Table last updated: 14 June 2024.

Coaches

New South Wales have had a total of thirteen different coaches at State of Origin level, eight of which have previously played for the Blues. The list also includes the known coaches from the pre-Origin era and only counts games against Queensland. Games against touring teams from New Zealand, Great Britain and France are not included. Ted Glossop, Frank Stanton and Terry Fearnley are the only coaches to have coached NSW in both State of Residence and State of Origin formats.

NSWRL Hall of Fame inductee Brad Fittler is the incumbent coach for the NSW Blues. In his first match in charge, he chose 11 players to debut.

Coach Era Games Wins Success % Series won
Dick Dunn 1961 4 2 50% –
Harry Bath 1962, 1968–1972 11 10 91% –
Eddie Burns 1963–1964 2 2 100% –
Ian Walsh 1965 1 1 100% –
Paul Quinn 1965 1 1 100% –
Noel Kelly 1966 3 3 100% –
Reg Gasnier 1967 2 1 50% –
Ron Saddler 1967 1 1 100% –
Graeme Langlands 1973–1976 12 9 75% –
Ted Glossop 1980–1981, 1983 9 5 55% 0
Frank Stanton 1978–1979, 1982, 1984 11 7 64% 0
Terry Fearnley 1977, 1985 5 4 80% 1
Ron Willey 1986–1987 7 5 71% 1
John Peard 1988 3 0 0% 0
Jack Gibson 1989–1990 6 2 33% 1
Tim Sheens 1991 3 1 33% 0
Phil Gould 1992–1996; 2002–2004 24 14 58% 6
Tommy Raudonikis 1997–1998 6 3 50% 1
Wayne Pearce 1999–2001 9 5 56% 1
Ricky Stuart 2005; 2011–2012 9 4 44% 1
Graham Murray 2006–2007 6 2 33% 0
Craig Bellamy 2008–2010 9 2 22% 0
Laurie Daley 2013–2017, 2025- 15 6 40% 1
Brad Fittler 2018–2023 18 9 50% 3
Michael Maguire 2024 3 2 67% 1

Table last updated: 14 June 2024.

Notes:
  • Terry Fearnley coached NSW to two wins from two matches in 1977 under residential selection and two wins from three games in 1985 under origin selection.
  • Frank Stanton coached NSW to three wins from three matches under residential selection in 1978 and 1979, six from six in all. Stanton coached NSW under origin selection in 1982 and 1984, with NSW winning one match in each six game series, the first game in 1982 and the third game in 1984.
  • Ted Glossop coached NSW to two wins from two matches under residential selection in 1980 and 1981, four from four in all. Glossop coached NSW in the first two one-off Origin games in 1980 and 1981, losing both, and then in the three-match Origin series in 1983. NSW won the second game in 1983 but lost the first and third matches.

Brad Fittler Medal

First awarded in 2005, the Brad Fittler medal is the award for the New South Wales Player of the Series.

Recipients
2005 Matt King Wing Melbourne Storm
2006 Steve Menzies Second-row Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
2007 Jarryd Hayne Wing Parramatta Eels
2008 Danny Buderus Hooker Newcastle Knights
2009 Jarryd Hayne Wing Parramatta Eels
2010 Kurt Gidley Fullback Newcastle Knights
2011 Paul Gallen Prop Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
2012 Robbie Farah Hooker Wests Tigers
2013 Greg Bird Lock Gold Coast Titans
2014 Jarryd Hayne & Ryan Hoffman Fullback & Second-row Parramatta Eels & Melbourne Storm
2015 Josh Dugan Fullback St. George Illawarra Dragons
2016 Josh Jackson Second-row Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
2017 David Klemmer Prop Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
2018 James Tedesco Fullback Sydney Roosters
2019 James Tedesco Fullback Sydney Roosters
2020 Nathan Cleary Halfback Penrith Panthers
2021 Tom Trbojevic Centre Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
2022 James Tedesco Fullback Sydney Roosters
2023 Brian To’o Wing Penrith Panthers
2024 Angus Crichton Second-row Sydney Roosters

Records

Main article: New South Wales rugby league team records

New South Wales Residents rugby league team

Main article: New South Wales Residents rugby league team

New South Wales Women's rugby league team

Main article: New South Wales Women's rugby league team

See also

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