State of Origin game one 2026 as it happened: Blues secure victory in series opener after controversial Kalyn Ponga send off

Game 1 of the 2026 State of Origin NRL series kicks off at 8.05pm tonight from Accor Stadium. Follow live blog updates and commentary as Laurie Daley and the NSW Blues hoping to capitalise on home field advantage against Billy Slater’s Qld Maroons.