State of Origin series opener shifted from Melbourne to Townsville
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The 2021 Ampol State of Origin series opener will be played at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville next Wednesday, 9 June.
The Australian Rugby League Commission and the Victorian Government today approved the relocation of the game from the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after the COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne.
Melbourne will now host games in 2024 and 2026.
National Rugby League (NRL) Chief Executive Officer Andrew Abdo said relocating to Townsville was the best option for the game. We’re operating in a pandemic and our absolute priority is ensuring the continuity of the competition and our Major Events,’ he said.
The 2021 Ampol State of Origin series opener will be played at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville next Wednesday, 9 June. The Australian Rugby.