Hugh Jackman has revealed what he really thinks of State of Origin following New South Wales’ win over Queensland.
The 55-year-old Sydney-born Hollywood actor celebrated after proudly watching the Blues win in one of the greatest and most dramatic football matches in history.
On Wednesday night, the Wolverine star was delighted with the result on his Instagram Story and showed his support for the Blues as he watched the game on TV.
“Historic win in the last game! At Lang Park,” Hugh wrote.
‘Come on, Blues! This is the greatest rivalry in all of sports.’
Outside of Origin, Hugh is known to be a fan of NRL side Manly Sea Eagles.
New South Wales made sure they fully enjoyed their famous win over Queensland on Wednesday night after the Blues achieved a feat only three visiting teams have done before in Brisbane.
Michael Maguire’s side’s 14-6 victory over fierce rivals the Maroons secured the return of the State of Origin shield to the south, with their win only the third time the side have beaten Queensland on enemy soil.
Hugh Jackman has revealed what he really thinks of State of Origin after New South Wales’ win over Queensland
Wednesday night’s result will long live in memories of Blues tragedies and Jarome Luai played a crucial role in sealing victory, with his line-breaking burst setting up Bradman Best for NSW’s first try of the game.
Angus Crichton capped a huge series to be crowned the Wally Lewis Medal winner as player of the series, while recalled centre Bradman Best was also superb in filling the void left by Latrell Mitchell.
Fullback Dylan Edwards (236 metres) was named man of the match and recorded his second win in two Origin appearances.
Winger Zac Lomax stepped up to kick a penalty from the sideline to make it 2-2 early in the second half, then converted another from the opposite side after Best’s try.
On Wednesday night, the Wolverine star was delighted with the result on his Instagram story and showed his support for the Blues as he watched the match on TV. Pictured: Queensland Maroons’ Reece Walsh is tackled by NSW Blues’ Jake Trbojevic
Outside of Origin, Hugh is known to be a fan of the NRL team Sea Eagles. Pictured in 2011
Scrum-half Mitchell Moses iced the game when he danced across the line, but finished the game on the sidelines with an apparent arm injury.
Cameron Murray and Jeremiah Nanai were sent off as tempers flared in a decisive first-half State of Origin tussle that spilled over to the touchline.
Queensland back-row Nanai heightened the push between his captain Daly Cherry-Evans and NSW playmaker Jarome Luai as he weaved his way through the pair, before Murray sensationally came off the bench to join in.
Players came from all sides, some even dressed as if they were members of the non-playing team, while television monitors and chairs were scattered by flying bodies.
Wednesday night’s result will long live in memories of Blues tragedies and Jarome Luai played a crucial role in sealing victory, with his line-breaking burst setting up Bradman Best for NSW’s first try of the game.