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State of Origin 2026 Game 2: NSW Blues v Queensland Maroons – live

The Guardian Sport Wednesday 17 June 2026, 09:49 UTC By Jonathan Howcroft 1 min read
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Updates from the game at the MCG in MelbourneKick-off time is 8.05pm AEST | Email JonathanTonight’s referee is Ashley Klein, but there have been calls the NRL should have found a replacement. Klein took centre stage in Origin I for his decision to send off Kalyn Ponga, and he has since been the subject of media stories due to his historic gambling activities. His performance will be scrutinised like no whistleblower before.

  • Updates from the game at the MCG in Melbourne

  • Kick-off time is 8.05pm AEST | Email Jonathan

Tonight’s referee is Ashley Klein, but there have been calls the NRL should have found a replacement. Klein took centre stage in Origin I for his decision to send off Kalyn Ponga, and he has since been the subject of media stories due to his historic gambling activities. His performance will be scrutinised like no whistleblower before.

Laurie Daley is delighted to have Payne Haas back in his XIII: “the best front row in the game”, according to the NSW coach, and he’s relieved to be able to call upon the game management and kicking prowess of Mitchell Moses.

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