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Breaking: Rugby league State of Origin headed to New Zealand for first time

Breaking: Rugby league State of Origin headed to New Zealand for first time
ABC Australia Monday 17 August 2026, 23:32 UTC By Michael Doyle 1 min read
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Australian rugby league's showpiece event will be headed across the Tasman for the first time, with the men's State of Origin confirmed for Auckland next year. Game II of the 2027 series between Queensland and New South Wales will be played at Eden Park in Auckland. LoadingThe ABC of SPORT Sports content to make you think... or allow you not to.

Australian rugby league's showpiece event will be headed across the Tasman for the first time, with the men's State of Origin confirmed for Auckland next year. Game II of the 2027 series between Queensland and New South Wales will be played at Eden Park in Auckland. LoadingThe ABC of SPORT Sports content to make you think... or allow you not to. A newsletter delivered each Saturday. Your information is being handled in accordance with the ABC Privacy Collection Statement. [Image text:] 19 XXX IN OHE EQOFI
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