{
  "id": 104504,
  "title": "Blues announce King as new Origin coach after Daley steps down",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/blues-announce-king-as-new-origin-coach-after-daley-steps-down",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T23:05:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-04/matt-king-named-nsw-blues-state-of-origin-coach/106992160"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Matt King has been appointed as the new head coach of the NSW Blues men's State of Origin team following the resignation of Laurie Daley on Monday. King's appointment was made on Tuesday, with the 45-year-old previously serving as an assistant coach for the Blues since 2024. The former Blues player, who made nine appearances for the team between 2005 and 2007, has also had a distinguished career as a player and coach across the NRL and Super League in England.\n\nDaley stepped down as coach on Monday, having guided the Blues to a series victory over Queensland, winning the final match, known as Game III, at Lang Park with a score of 30-12. This marked the fourth time in history that NSW had won a deciding game in Brisbane. In his statement, Daley expressed his pride in the team's performance and gratitude to the fans for their support, stating that he could not think of a better way to conclude his tenure with the Shield back in NSW.\n\nKing, who played as a player for the Blues and for other NRL and Super League teams, has been a respected figure in the rugby league community. As an assistant coach under Trent Robinson at the Sydney Roosters, King has been an integral part of the Blues' coaching staff since 2024.",
  "summary": "Former NSW State of Origin player Matt King has been named the new head coach of the Blues.",
  "key_points": [
    "Matt King appointed as new Origin coach.",
    "Laurie Daley resigns as coach.",
    "King previously served as assistant coach since 2024."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The appointment of Matt King as NSW Blues coach marks a change in leadership, but continuity in approach, with King having been an integral part of the team's coaching staff already.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}