Expect fireworks as Rugby League’s great rivalry is resumed with the series opener kicks off in Adelaide tonight as the QLD Maroons take on the NSW Blues.
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Queensland vs New South Wales is available to watch live for free on 9Now in Australia. Rugby league fans in the UK can watch all the action via Sky Sports, while US viewers can stream the game via the Watch NRL serice. Full details on how to watch Queensland vs New South Wales, wherever you are can be found just below.Watch State of Origin Game 1: event preview
It’s almost time for Game 1 of the 2023 State of Origin, with New South Wales out for revenge against Queensland following the Maroons‘ against-the-odds triumph in last year’s finale.
The three-match series brings together the best rugby league stars from Australia, with the players representing the state in which they played their first senior game.
A reliably fiery contest, this year’s tri-series looks set to be an evenly-matched affair, with a number of surprise squad selections coming into the first game.
Queensland head coach Billy Slater has made a big call by opting to drop one of the key player’s from the Maroons‘ triumph last year, with Kalyn Pongaleft out in favour of debutant full-back Reece Walsh.
Veteran centre Dane Gagai has meanwhile been omitted with Dolphins young gun Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in his place.
Coach Brad Fittler’s line up for the Blues sees the return of Rabbitohs fullback Latrell Mitchell and Sea Eagles centre Tom Trbojevic, while Bulldogs star Josh Addo-Carr’s incredible recovery from recent ankle surgery sees him make the cut at wing.
Keen to watch the series opener? Here’s how to watch State of Origin Game 1 live no matter where you are.Watch State of Origin Game 1: QLD vs NSW live stream for FREE
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