NSW Blues players end the match with a late consolation try from Mitch Barnett, but it does not change the outcome as the side loses. Multiple outlets report that Barnett scores under the posts near the end of the game, providing a positive moment for NSW despite an overall performance that leaves them “beaten-down.” The reports describe the try as consolation rather than a turning point, indicating the game is already beyond NSW’s reach when the score is added. While the specific margin and broader match details are not included in the provided excerpts, all three sources agree on the key end-of-game incident and the result: NSW Blues are defeated, and Barnett’s late try is not enough to secure points or alter the final result. The coverage frames the scoring as a late response in what is presented as a difficult contest for the NSW side.