MAROON MASTERCLASS! QUEENSLAND COMPLETES ORIGIN WHITEWASH IN SYDNEY
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MAROON MASTERCLASS!
QUEENSLAND COMPLETES ORIGIN WHITEWASH IN SYDNEY
Zane Hall leads dominant 3-0 clean sweep as NSW’s Toby Collins claims Cowboy of Origin honours
Queensland has reclaimed the PBR Australia Monster Energy Origin Series, completing a 3-0 clean sweep over New South Wales in Sydney to secure the Maroons' sixth Origin title and cap off a memorable 2026 campaign.
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In front of an electric crowd inside Sydney's TikTok Entertainment Centre, the Maroons piled on 854.15 points from 10 qualified rides, while the Blues managed just 254.90 points from three rides, capping off a flawless 2026 campaign after earlier victories in Newcastle and Brisbane.
While Queensland celebrated the clean sweep, New South Wales cowboy Toby Collins was recognised for his consistency across the series, claiming Cowboy of Origin honours and the coveted $30,000 bonus after a standout campaign in the Blues jersey.
Queensland's charge was led by Athol’s Zane Hall, who produced a brilliant two-ride performance to win the Sydney event with an aggregate score of 171.90 points, collecting 252 championship points. Hall opened with an 84.80-point ride aboard Asmodeus before backing it up with an outstanding 87.10-point ride on Man Glitter to claim event honours. Hall also stepped up for the team in round 2, in for an injured Thomas Triplett in with an 87.30pt ride on El Chappo.
The ride of the night belonged to Maroon recruit Rylee Ward, whose spectacular 88.75-point ride aboard reigning Bucking Bull of the Year Alpha Blokes Warden earned the highest marked ride of the event and the highest score of his PBR career.
Alpha Blokes Warden once again proved why he is regarded as one of Australia's premier bovine athletes, earning the night's highest bull score of 43.45 points for the powerful out.
Queensland's clean sweep was built on contributions across the team, with Calliope’s Ben Bode, Mareeba’s Kurt Shephard and Rockhampton’s Caiden Sandilands all producing crucial rides as the Maroons completed the perfect Origin campaign and returned home unbeaten.
PBR Australia General Manager Glen Young said the 2026 series would be remembered as one of Queensland's finest.
"To win an Origin series is difficult. To go into Sydney and finish the job with a 3-0 clean sweep is something pretty special. Queensland rode with confidence, composure and incredible teamwork right from Origin 1 in Newcastle through to Sydney, and they thoroughly deserved the title. At the same time, Toby Collins has been outstanding across the entire series and is a very worthy Cowboy of Origin."
The PBR Australia Monster Energy Tour now heads to Melbourne, where a sold-out John Cain Arena awaits for the next stop on the national tour.
Saturday 15 August: PBR Monster Energy Tour: Melbourne Invitational SOLD OUT
- Venue: John Cain Arena, Melbourne, Victoria
- Booking: PBR Melbourne Invitational Tickets
Saturday 22 August: PBR Monster Energy Tour: Adelaide Invitational SOLD OUT
- Venue: Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, South Australia
- Booking: PBR Adelaide Invitational Tickets
Saturday 29 August: PBR Monster Energy Tour: Caboolture Invitational
- Venue: Queensland State Equestrian Centre (QSEC), Caboolture, Queensland
- Booking: PBR Caboolture Invitational Tickets
Friday 4 – Saturday 5 September: PBR Monster Energy Tour: Hawkesbury Invitational
- Venue: Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon, New South Wales
- Booking: PBR Hawkesbury Invitational Tickets
Saturday 12 September: PBR Monster Energy Tour: Coffs Harbour Invitational
- Venue: Coffs Harbour Showground, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
- Booking: PBR Coffs Harbour Invitational Tickets
Saturday 19 September: PBR Monster Energy Tour: Orange Invitational
- Venue: Orange Showground, Orange, New South Wales
- Booking: PBR Orange Invitational Tickets
Friday 16 – Saturday 17 October: PBR Monster Energy Tour: Mackay Invitational
- Venue: Mackay Showgrounds, Mackay, Queensland
- Booking: PBR Mackay Invitational Tickets
Saturday 24 October: PBR Monster Energy Tour: Tamworth Iron Cowboy Invitational
- Venue: Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC), Tamworth, New South Wales
- Booking: PBR Tamworth Invitational Tickets
Friday 13 – Saturday 14 November: PBR Australia Grand Finals
- Venue: Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre, Townsville, Queensland
- Booking: PBR Australia Grand Finals Tickets
ABOUT PBR AUSTRALIA
Professional Bull Riders (PBR) is one of the fastest-growing sports properties in the world, with tours across the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico. A subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings —which also owns UFC and WWE— has transformed bull riding into a premier international sport since its founding in 1992. The organisation features over 1,000 riders globally and hosts more than 200 events annually worldwide. In Australia, Professional Bull Riders Australia (PBRA) stages more than 20 events each year, attracting over 75,000 fans. PBRA showcases key events and tours such as the Monster Energy Tour, PBR Origin Series, and PBR Grand Finals, while also partnering with regional event organisers through the PBR Touring Pro Division. The organisation supports emerging talent through its Can-Am Junior Academy and serves as an international pathway to the United States circuit for both Junior and Open competition athletes. For more information, visit www.pbraustralia.com.au.
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Queensland's Zane Hall on El Chappo in a blazing ride in Sydney last night
