The State of Origin between Queensland and New South Wales is upon as they first of three clashes takes place in Sydney this week.
It is one of the highlights of the Australian sporting calendar and one of the hottest rivalries in the 13-man code also grabs the attentions of viewers across the globe, including the UK.
The three-match series has not always been the easiest to get hold of on these shores but it is worth the effort with physicality and intensity levels off the charts from first minute to last.
This year, though, the game is taking place against the backdrop of a pay dispute. Players have previously accepted a 50% pay cut to mitigate the Covid-19 pandemic, dropping their reported fee to $15,000 for the series. But the NRL made a $43 million profit last term, prompting serious questions.
Here's all the key details...
What time is State of Origin 1?
The first game of the State of Origin kicks off at 11:10am UK time on Wednesday, June 8 and will be played Accor Stadium in Sydney.
What channel is State of Origin 1 on?
The game will be broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports. Their coverage of the match starts on Sky Sports Main Event at 10:00am.
Can you stream State of Origin 1?
Yes. Sky subscribers will be able to stream the game on their SkyGo account. If you don't subscribe to Sky, they don't panic, there is always NowTV.
Click here to access NowTV. You can access all Sky channels for 24 hours for an £11.99 one-off payment.
What's the team news?
NSW: 1. James Tedesco, 2. Brian To’o, 3. Kotoni Staggs, 4. Jack Wighton, 5. Daniel Tupou, 6. Jarome Luai, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. Payne Haas, 9. Damien Cook, 10. Junior Paulo, 11. Cameron Murray, 12. Tariq Sims, 13. Isaah Yeo
Interchange: 14. Stephen Crichton, 15. Liam Martin, 16. Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 17. Ryan Matterson, (18. Nicho Hynes)
Extended Squad: Joseph Suaalii, Daniel Saifiti, Api Koroisau, Tyson Frizell
Queensland: 1. Kalyn Ponga, 2. Selwyn Cobbo, 3. Valentine Holmes, 4. Dane Gagai, 5. Xavier Coates, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Daly Cherry-Evans, 8. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, 9. Ben Hunt, 10. Josh Papalii, 11. Kurt Capewell, 12. Felise Kaufusi, 13. Reuben Cotter
Interchange: 14. Harry Grant, 15. Lindsay Collins, 16. Patrick Carrigan, 17. Jeremiah Nanai, (18. Tom Dearden)
Extended Squad: Murray Taulagi, Jai Arrow, Tom Flegler, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
What are the latest State of Origin 1 odds?
State of Origin 1
NSW - 4/6
Draw - 25/1
Queensland - 6/4
State of Origin series winner
NSW - 33/50
Queensland - 13/8
