World class events inject millions of dollars into our economy and support local jobs, she said. This is one of the best line-ups ever assembled in Townsville. When we secured this historic State of Origin for Townsville, we said we would make it into so much more than just a game of football and that s exactly what we are doing. We want to make this week one that North Queenslanders will never forget. Tickets sold out in less than an hour. This proves that footy fans from across Australia are keen to travel to Townsville to experience rugby league heartland for themselves.
The Queensland Maroons have been dealt a massive blow ahead of State of Origin Game 1, with Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga today officially ruled out of the series opener. Ponga had been absent from the Newcastle line-up in recent weeks while nursing a groin injury, but Queensland coach Paul Green still named the 23-year-old in […]
The Queensland Maroons have been dealt a massive blow ahead of State of Origin Game 1, with Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga today officially ruled out of the series opener. Ponga had been absent from the Newcastle line-up in recent weeks while nursing a groin injury, but Queensland coach Paul Green still named the 23-year-old in […]
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THE NRL allegedly left the ACT government in the dark over an opportunity to bid to host the vacant State of Origin game on short notice.
The opening game of the series that is scheduled on June 9 is set to be staged in Townsville after the MCG was ruled out on Monday (May 31) before the Victorian government made an announcement over whether lockdown will remain for another week past this Friday.
NRL boss Andrew Abdo had hinted the territory was in contention to host its first – and only – origin clash between Queensland and New South Wales in 41 years.