June

June 1 Controversial start Queensland down New South Wales 6-4 in a dour series-opening game, watched by a crowd of 80,251 at ANZ Stadium. The Blues are angered by a call by video officials to overturn an on-field decision and deny a try for centre Josh Morris. Blues coach Laurie Daley lashes match referees Gerard Sutton and Ben Cummins and demands their removal for Game Two. June 2 Tuned in The opening State of Origin match attracts record television ratings. The game peaked just below 4.5 million viewers nationally. June 3 Deflating injury New South Wales second-rower Boyd Cordner is ruled out of Origin II after scans reveal he tore ligaments in his toe during the Blues’ Game One defeat. Cordner played through the entire 80 minutes and was the Blues’ only tryscorer. Buying some time Parramatta…

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Official Rugby League Annual (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2016 Edition

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