# Laurie Daley steps down as NSW Blues State of Origin coach

Laurie Daley has resigned as head coach of the NSW Blues rugby league team, citing "plenty of challenges" during his tenure. His departure follows a losing State of Origin series, prompting a search for a new coach to lead the team to future success.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/03/laurie-daley-quits-coach-nsw-blues-state-of-origin) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:24:14 GMT

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/nikita-bier-steps-down-as-xs-head-of-product/) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:30:50 +0000