cross-posted from: https://quokk.au/c/sports/p/1112894/rugby-league-state-of-origin-heads-to-new-zealand-for-first-time

Australian rugby league’s showpiece event will head across the Tasman for the first time, with the men’s State of Origin confirmed for Auckland next year.

The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) announced on Tuesday that Game II of the 2027 series will be played at Auckland’s Eden Park.