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Date confirmed for NZ's first State of Origin clash
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New Zealand will host its first State of Origin rugby league match at Eden Park on June 16, 2027. The event is expected to provide a significant economic boost to the region.
Why it matters
It marks a major expansion for the Australian rugby league brand into the New Zealand market, impacting local tourism and sports infrastructure.
<p>The date of the first State of Origin clash to be held in New Zealand has been confirmed. </p> <p>The Blues and Maroons will face off in Game Two of the series at Auckland's Eden Park on June 16, 2027.
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