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State Of Origin Opening Match Kicks Off In Newcastle

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The opening match of the State of Origin rugby league series is scheduled to begin in Newcastle in under 20 minutes. Approximately 20,000 spectators are expected to attend the event. The match features rivals New South Wales and Queensland.

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ABC NewsRadio AU

“The opening match in Newcastle kicks off in under 20 minutes. Now the rivals are making their final preparations, New South Wales and Queensland... They'll be here in DROVE's 20,000 expected.”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“There's been two women's state of origin games here in Newcastle before. They got 22,000 in 2025, but a key detail in there is that for both of those games, the visitors, it's Queensland who have come away with the win.”

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