6 d. ago Queensland stay alive after holding off stirring NSW comeback in State of Origin classic

Maroons win 26-24 after Blues rallied from 26-6 down at half-timeResult at Optus Stadium in Perth sends series to decider in SydneyThey had been all but written off, rudderless and adrift with a rattled coach at the helm, but a spirited Queensland kept the State of Origin shield alive after a wet, wild and often bizarre Game 2 victory over New South Wales in Perth.The memorable 26-24 triumph wasn’t certain until the final moments after a titanic Blues comeback – highlighted by a Brian To’o hat-trick – brought them back to within two points with eight minutes to go. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago A £2.5m dud? Fresh doubt cast on authenticity of National Gallery Rubens

Former curator’s comments, later withdrawn, reignite debate over attribution of Samson and Delilah paintingIt is an unwelcome question, but an important one: did the National Gallery buy a £2.5m dud?This has remained the suspicion of many experts since one of Britain’s premier cultural institutions acquired Samson and Delilah, a long-lost masterpiece by the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens, in 1980. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Anker bluetooth speaker delivers a punch at a cheap price, now 25% off on Amazon

The Soundcore Select 2S Bluetooth Speaker is now just £29.98 on Amazon, offering great sound and portability at 25% off.

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1 week ago Landlocked city home to one of Europe's warmest beaches hotter than Tenerife

Córdoba in central southern Spain has one of the warmest beaches in Europe. Valdearenas Beach sits on the banks of a reservoir and delivers bright blue water and orange sand

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3 w. ago Women’s State of Origin 2025 Game 3: NSW Blues v Qld Maroons v – live updates

Updates from the series finale at McDonald Jones StadiumKick-off time in Newcastle is 7.45pm AESTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an email4 mins: Chapman nearly scores at the end of that set, but another try saving tackle from Robinson pulls her off the field as she attempts to score in the corner. Queensland get their first use of the ball and almost immediately, the Blues give away a penalty and they get some good field position after their horror start.2 mins: Well there couldn’t have been a worse start from the Maroons, who attempt a short kick off for some reason – the element of surprise maybe? It doesn’t make the 10 metres and NSW get the ball in great field position. Quick as flash the Blues are deep in Maroons territory, Sergis makes a break and Robinson pulls off a try saving tackle, knocking the ball on in the process and the Blues get another set. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago See the heartwarming moment State of Origin star Brian To'o's baby son sticks up for him when he's 'bullied' by his teammates

Brian To'o was left obviously hurt after helping NSW to a dominant victory over Queensland on Wednesday night - and his son played bodyguard for him in the sheds after the match.

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3 w. ago State of Origin 2025 Game 1: NSW Blues deliver blow to Qld Maroons with win in Brisbane

Zac Lomax scores double in 18-6 win at Suncorp StadiumVictory is third in a row for New South Wales over Queensland A dominant first half secured victory for New South Wales in the State of Origin opener 18-6, leaving the Maroons with a huge task to claim the shield as the series shifts away from Queensland.The Maroons have now lost two games in a row at Suncorp Stadium for the first time since 1997, having also lost last year’s decider. Indeed, the margin of victory for the favourites should have been greater were it not for struggles by Blues’ kickers Nathan Cleary and Zac Lomax, who went one from five. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago State of Origin 2025 Game 1: Qld Maroons v NSW Blues – live updates

Updates from the series opener at Suncorp StadiumAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailEven so, it wouldn’t be Origin without some chicanery.As Jack Snape reports, Origin has changed, but its modernisation is helping rugby league reach new heights.State of Origin has changed in recent years as rugby league leans even further into sports science and professional preparation, and away from on-field violence and alcohol-fuelled bonding sessions But last year’s series continued to draw millions on television. The three matches were all in the top five largest-drawing sport broadcasts of 2024, and the final match had the highest audience of the three. Indeed, the code appears in a healthy state as it prepares to go to market for a new broadcast deal beginning in 2028. Average audiences for Nine’s NRL games this year are up more than 5%. Continue reading...

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