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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby League

    State of Origin is set to be played outside of Australia for the first time in 2027...with reports Game 2 will be hosted at Eden Park

    State of Origin is set to be played outside of Australia for the first time in 2027...with reports Game 2 will be hosted at Eden Park

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    A five million dollar investment from the New Zealand Government was apparently instrumental in securing the major event.



    The Kangaroos have romped home in the first Ashes league test in 22 years - beating England 6-6 at Wembley.



    Tonga have been rocked on the eve of their Pacific Cup clash against Samoa in Brisbane...after co-captain and former Kiwis powerhouse Jason Taumalolo was ruled out with a knee injury.

    RUGBY LEAGUE COVERAGE WITH PIT STOP. SAVE UP TO ONE-HUNDRED DOLLARS WITH THIS MONTH'S BRAKE SPECIAL.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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    Hockey:
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    Law and Order:
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    Motoring:
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    Law and Order:
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    Rugby:
    Former Wallaby coach Eddie Jones has called on New Zealand Rugby to come clean on the REAL reason for Scott Robertson's sacking 14:17

    Cricket:
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