Laurie Daley has been named as the new coach of the New South Wales (NSW) State of Origin team, returning to the role he last held in 2017. He will lead the Blues into the 2025 series and beyond.
Laurie Daley Named as NSW State of Origin Coach
Laurie Daley has been named as the new coach of the New South Wales (NSW) State of Origin team, returning to the role he last held in 2017. Daley will lead the Blues into the 2025 series and beyond.
Background
Daley played 23 State of Origin games for NSW during his playing career and coached the state for five years between 2013 and 2017. He won six of his 15 games in charge and a series win in 2014.
Return to Coaching Role
Daley will succeed Michael Maguire, who quit the team two months ago to take on the coaching job at the Brisbane Broncos. Daley has been named as coach on a two-year deal.
“I’m really excited to get the chance to coach NSW again,” Daley said in a press conference on Monday. “I feel very honoured to be asked again.”
Building on Maguire’s Work
Daley plans to try to build on Maguire’s work with the Blues, who led NSW to a 2-1 series victory this year before being tapped to replace the sacked Kevin Walters at the Broncos.
Support Staff Appointments
NSW also announced a series of appointments to assist Daley, including:
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Frank Ponissi as team performance manager
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Matt King as senior assistant coach
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Brett White as assistant coach
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Craig Bellamy in a newly created role as adviser to Daley
“He [Bellamy] is a great mentor, he’s someone who’s got a lot of experience in the game,” Daley said.
Women’s Coaching Appointments
NSW also announced the new women’s coach to replace Kylie Hilder, who stepped down earlier this year. Roosters NRLW coach John Strange will take over the side, while former Australian and NSW Women’s Origin captain Ruan Sims will remain as an assistant coach.
Returning to the Job He Left in 2017
Laurie Daley’s Coaching History
Daley last coached the Blues between 2013 and 2017, winning six of his 15 games in charge and a series win in 2014. He has been named as coach on a two-year deal.
Quotes from Laurie Daley
New Appointments
NSW has announced a series of appointments to assist Daley, including Frank Ponissi as team performance manager, Matt King as senior assistant coach, Brett White as assistant coach, and Craig Bellamy in a newly created role as adviser to Daley. Bellamy is a former Blues coach and Melbourne Storm coach.
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