Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementSportNRLNSW's Nathan Cleary storms over three defenders to score the first try in the State of Origin series decider. Updated July 8, 2026 — 8:35pm,first published 8:34pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:21QLD give up 'soft try' after Cleary's magicVideo icon0:33QLD on alert as Cleary bags a doubleVideo icon0:49Concern as NSW gun cleaned upVideo icon0:31NSW debutant fumbles certain tryAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe