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State of Origin 2026 I: How to watch, team lists and kick-off time

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State of Origin 2026: What can fans expect?

Tonight, rugby league takes centre stage with the first match in the 2026 State of Origin series. Queensland are the current ...
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'Greatest comeback in Origin history': Inside the Blues' dramatic victory

After trailing by 20 points after 20 minutes, the NSW Blues pulled off the biggest comeback in State of Origin history. This ...

James Tedesco’s thrilling last-minute try delivers another monument to State of Origin

An epic first game was won by the veteran Blues fullback but the contest was turned by Kalyn Ponga’s sending off with his team 20-6 up ...
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Ongoing debate Kalyn Ponga's controversial send off in Queensland's State of Origin series opening defeat to New South Wales in Sydney

The bunker official appeared to suggest his high shot on Tolu Koula was only worthy of a sin-bin. On field referee Ashley Klein disagreed, sending Ponga off for the remainder of the match. The Maroons ...

Why rugby league needs State of Origin to save a lost NRL season

Players, coaches and fans are disillusioned with the rule changes that have come to define this NRL season but ahead of ...