For the first time ever, New Zealand will host a State of Origin game.

Code Sports are reporting that in 2027, Queensland and New South Wales will face off across the ditch at Eden Park in Auckland.

$5 million is the amount the New Zealand government reportedly paid to secure the Origin fixture, which will be Game Two of the three-match series.

One of the major concerns around an Origin game in New Zealand was the time frame given the two-hour time difference and that it always kicks off at 8pm Australian time.

Code Sports have revealed that the match will kick off in New Zealand at 9:30pm local time and 7:30pm in Australia.

The deal struck with the New Zealand government is the latest innovative attempt from the ARL Commission to grow the game of rugby league.

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