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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

26 October 2025 - 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.

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26 Oct: Kangaroos crush England 26-6 to claim 1-0 series lead in rugby league Ashes series at Wembley stadium

26 Oct: Fullback Reece Walsh has lit up Wembley with two tries as the Kangaroos powered to a 26-6 victory over England in the first Ashes league test

25 Oct: Jon Bon Jovi uses football analogy to describe vocal surgery rehab — and meets the Kangaroos

24 Oct: Warriors boss Cameron George has dispatched any lurking Luke Metcalf exit rumours, after the 26-year-old Aussie halfback signed an extension until the end of the 20-28 NRL season

24 Oct: Warriors boss Cameron George has dispatched any lurking Luke Metcalf exit rumours after the 26-year-old halfback signed an extension with the club until the end of the 2028 season

24 Oct: Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf's stamped out reports of him talking to other NRL league clubs - he's re-signed until the end of the 2028 season

23 Oct: Warriors NRL head coach Andrew Webster has described the re-signing of playmaker Luke Metcalf as "really important for the club's future"

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