State of Origin

State of Origin Drama: Suaalii Sent Off in Historic Clash

Brutal tackles, epic wins, and unexpected blackouts - here's the scoop on the latest State of Origin chaos!

In a historic State of Origin clash, Joseph Suaalii made headlines as he was sent off for a brutal tackle on Reece, leaving New South Wales with only 12 men in the game against Queensland. The Ampol Women's State of Origin series added to the excitement with a thrilling showdown between the NSW Sky Blues and Queensland Maroons at McDonald Jones Stadium.

The atmosphere was electric as Queensland scored an epic last-minute victory with a stunning field goal, creating one of the most memorable moments in women's State of Origin history. The intense competition continued in Game 2, with Lauren Brown's late field goal securing a 11-10 win for the Maroons over the Sky Blues, setting the stage for a deciding third game.

Despite torrential rain, Newcastle witnessed a historic night of women's rugby league in the all-time classic State of Origin matches. The game one of the series broke streaming records, drawing the biggest audience since 2016 and setting a new high for 9Now viewership.

Meanwhile, the drama extended off the field with a power outage during the State of Origin game in Sydney, leaving some fans in the dark. Joseph Suaalii now faces a judiciary update, with a deadline to enter his plea, while the league world remains divided on the impact of his debut disaster. Despite the challenges, the excitement and anticipation for the upcoming State of Origin clashes are at an all-time high, promising more thrilling moments and unpredictable events.