Event Brief
NRL Overhauls State of Origin Eligibility Rules
Filed: Feb 15, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
Summary: New South Wales and Queensland can now select New Zealand and England players for State of Origin.
WHO: NRL
WHAT: Eligibility overhaul for State of Origin
WHEN: Feb 15, 2026 at 8:56 PM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: To allow selection of international players
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