Queensland lead the all-time State of Origin record with 27 series victories compared to 17 for New South Wales, with two series ending in draws (1999 and 2002). The rivalry began in 1980 with a standalone match at Lang Park in Brisbane and expanded to the best-of-three format from 1982 onwards. The Maroons have been…

The 2026 NRL season officially kicked off on Sunday, March 1, with a landmark opening weekend held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. All seventeen clubs compete across 27 rounds of regular-season football, with the final matches scheduled for Sunday, September 6. Defending champions the Penrith Panthers enter the campaign chasing yet another title, giving…

The Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League (NRRRL) returns for its 22nd season in 2026, featuring 13 clubs competing across First Grade, Reserve Grade, Women’s Tackle, and Ladies League Tag in the far north of New South Wales. Lismore Marist Brothers Rams enter as defending First Grade premiers after their 20-12 grand final victory over Murwillumbah…

The Ampol State of Origin 2026 series is set to deliver three blockbuster matches featuring the fiercest rivalry in Australian rugby league. The Queensland Maroons will battle the New South Wales Blues across three iconic venues in Australia from May to July 2026. All matches will be broadcast live and exclusive on the Nine Network…

The Ampol State of Origin 2026 series features three matches between the NSW Blues and QLD Maroons across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane from May 27 to July 8. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster with prices starting from $39.75 per person for Family of 4 packages and $59 for standard adult seats. VIP Experience Packages range…

State of Origin is the biggest rugby league event in Australia. It is a three-game series between the New South Wales (NSW) Blues and the Queensland Maroons. The return of Game 2 to the MCG is a major highlight for 2026. The iconic Melbourne venue last hosted State of Origin in 2018, drawing a crowd…