NSW Blues players return to Sydney after winning the State of Origin match, securing the Origin shield. Multiple outlets report that the team comes home without any further complications, carrying the spoils of victory on Thursday afternoon. The reports are consistent in describing the Blues as the victorious side and emphasizing the turnaround back to Sydney following the match. While the articles share the same headline theme and the same brief framing—“home and hosed”—they do not add further detail such as scores, key performances, or specific events during the game. Instead, the focus remains on the outcome and the team’s immediate return journey, suggesting a smooth post-match transition for the NSW squad. Overall, the sources agree that the Blues have won the Origin shield and are returning to Sydney the day of the victory, with no additional baggage reported alongside the team. The accounts are limited in scope but align on the central facts: the NSW Blues win and the shield is brought back to Sydney on Thursday.