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.
