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State of Origin star reveals the heartbreak of his mother walking out on him as ...

The Daily Mail 21 Feb 2026
Jeremiah Nanai has opened up on the pain that shaped his rise to the top of the NRL- revealing he has not seen or spoken to his mother since she walked out on him when he was six ....
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State of Origin eligibility laws: What do the changes mean for Kiwi players?

NewstalkZB 19 Feb 2026
Earlier this week, it was announced that the State of Origin eligibility ...
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In-demand footy stars Addin Fonua-Blake and Briton Nikora reveal their State of Origin dreams after ...

The Daily Mail 18 Feb 2026
The NRL's new eligibility laws have given a host of world-class players the chance to grace the Origin arena - and two Sharks players have declared their state loyalties ....
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NRL superstar and Kiwi international Jahrome Hughes confirms if he will play State of Origin ...

The Daily Mail 18 Feb 2026
The former Dally M Medallist has been tipped to take part in this year's State of Origin series following the recent eligibility rules changes by the NRL ....
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Wayne Bennett warns State of Origin chiefs that there is one rule they cannot alter, ...

The Daily Mail 18 Feb 2026
Wayne Bennett has endorsed the landmark changes to State of Origin's selection criteria but has warned Australian rugby league chiefs not to alter core eligibility rules ....
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The FIVE footy stars now eligible to play for your State of Origin team

The Daily Mail 17 Feb 2026
Historic changes to eligibility criteria for State of Origin matches have left numerous stars able to take part in Australia's most popular sporting event ....
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New Blue Fonua-Blake keen to make up for lost State of Origin time

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 17 Feb 2026
Cronulla duo Briton Nikora and Addin Fonua-Blake have both praised the rule changes that will give the pair a chance at State of Origin football they thought had long passed them by ... .
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NRL makes the most dramatic changes to State of Origin in its 40-year history - ...

The Daily Mail 16 Feb 2026
The NRL has made massive changes which will impact the future of State of Origin - with some footy stars set to benefit ....
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NRL announces State of Origin eligibility overhaul

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 16 Feb 2026
New South Wales and Queensland can now select players who are New Zealand and England internationals after the NRL confirmed a major change to the State of Origin eligibility rules ... .
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'Long overdue': Excitement among rugby fans as Eden Park to host State of Origin

NewstalkZB 16 Feb 2026
There's excitement among Auckland sports fans as New Zealand is set to host a State of Origin game.
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Auckland To Host First-Ever State Of Origin At Eden Park

Scoop 16 Feb 2026
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says securing Origin for the city reflects Auckland’s strength as a major sporting centre ....
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State Of Origin Heads To New Zealand

Scoop 16 Feb 2026
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says securing one of Australasia’s biggest sporting events represents a major win for fans, tourism and New Zealand sport ....
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'Probably should have happened sooner': Former Melbourne Storm star on the State of Origin coming to NZ

NewstalkZB 16 Feb 2026
... or resided there prior to their 13th birthdays are now eligible to play State of Origin.
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State of Origin Eligibility Expanded as NZ, England Players Get Green Light

The Epoch Times 16 Feb 2026
16, the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) made the surprise announcement, saying the move would modernise “State of Origin international eligibility rules to ...
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