LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Discussions are reigniting regarding the potential for a State of Origin game to be held in New Zealand.
Reports from zerotackle.com indicate that, despite the game having been played outside Australia only once in an exhibition match in the USA decades ago, there is ongoing interest in scheduling a match across the Tasman Sea.
Major logistical hurdles, particularly the two-hour time difference favoring New Zealand, could pose significant challenges for such a move.
During an appearance on the Off The Record podcast, journalist Phil Rothfield mentioned that there is "serious consideration from the ARL Commission and Andrew Abdo about taking State of Origin to New Zealand." This statement underscores the potential for further developments regarding the game's international reach.