Follow all the rugby league action as the NSW Blues take on the Queensland Maroons for Game I of the State of Origin Series.

Kiwi forward Briton Nikora will make his Origin debut, after being named for Queensland.

He makes history as the first Kiwi international to be allowed to play in rugby league’s biggest showpiece after a change in eligibility rules.

Two Warriors will also play in Origin I; co-captain Mitch Barnett for New South Wales and second rower Kurt Capewell for Queensland.

Kick-off at Sydney’s Accor Stadium is at 10.05pm NZT.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Nathan Cleary of the Blues is tackled by Patrick Carrigan of the Maroons during game three of the Men's State Of Origin series between New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at Accor Stadium on July 09, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Nathan Cleary of the Blues is tackled by Patrick Carrigan of the Maroons during Game III in 2025 (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Photo: Cameron Spencer