Rugby league State of Origin heads to New Zealand for first time
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.
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