The State of Origin series is once again the focus of the rugby league world, with Game 2 to take place at Brisbane’s Lang Park on Sunday night.
NSW hold a 1-0 series lead after winning Game 1 in convincing fashion but they will face a new-look Queensland outfit at “The Cauldron”, a venue — according to Blues halfback Nathan Cleary — where the Maroons “grow another leg playing there”.
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Who’s in and who’s out of the Maroons and Blues squads?
And why is the game being played on a Sunday night?
Here’s our lowdown ahead of Game 2 in Brisbane.
Why’s Origin Game 2 on Sunday and not Wednesday?
Scheduling a State of Origin game on a Sunday isn’t a break from tradition.
Game 2 in the 2018 series was played on a Sunday at Sydney’s Olympic stadium.
Perth hosted Game 2 in 2019 on a Sunday as well.
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The ARLC and the Nine Network — official broadcaster of State of Origin — agreed to schedule a game on a Sunday in 2018 in the hope of attracting a TV audience outside rugby league’s traditional supporter base.
While scheduling State of Origin on Wednesday nights has become the norm, previous games have been played on Mondays, Tuesday and Fridays, while the entire 2001 series was played on Sundays.
The coronavirus pandemic meant the 2020 series was played on consecutive Wednesday nights after the conclusion of the NRL season.
When is kick-off?
Game 1 is scheduled to begin at 7:50pm AEST, however Origin clashes have rarely started on time.
Nine doesn’t mind drawing out the drama of the pre-game hype, which some viewers love but others detest.
The start of Game 2 in 2013, however, was delayed for reasons outside of Nine’s control.
The network took live coverage of the federal Labor Party’s leadership spill on the evening of June 26 when Kevin Rudd successfully challenged Julia Gillard for the prime ministership, not long before the two teams were meant to run out onto Lang Park.
How do I watch or listen to Origin Game 2?
Nine will telecast Game 2 live nationally, with its coverage beginning at 7:00pm AEST.
The network will also make the game available on its streaming platform, 9now.
If you are overseas, you can stream it via the NRL’s website, although this requires a paid subscription.
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ABC Sport will provide live radio coverage of the game throughout Australia.
Fans can also listen to Game 2 through the ABC Sport Button on the ABC Listen App.
For those wanting to listen overseas, Radio Australia, BBC 5 Live Sports Extra and New Zealand’s Gold AM will broadcast ABC Sport’s call of the game.
If live blogs are more your thing, make sure to follow our digital coverage at abc.net.au/news/sport on Sunday night.
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If you can’t make it the game, Channel Nine will have you covered.
As always, the free-to-air broadcaster will have exclusive rights to the live coverage of the series.
Replays will be available on Fox League immediately following the games.
More Streaming Channels for State of Origin 2021
Foxtel
Foxtel Sports Package includes 9Now as the live streaming channel to watch the State of Origin. The officials of the live streaming provider have confirmed that the users of Foxtel can attain the High Definition quality streaming. You just need to subscribe to the Foxtel package, and you are good to go. Make sure that the service is available in your area, though.
Fubo TV
For the cord-cutters who happen to be big fans of common sports, FuboTV can be your haven. FuboTV has been popular for a long time because of its success in delivering great sports content to cord-cutters and regular sports fans across the globe. Fubo TV includes the channel which streams the particular event.
Sling TV
Sling TV can make a great choice if you are considering your budget. Folks often slate it as the no.2 best sports live streaming provider after Fubo TV. Sling TV offers an affordable alternative as much as twenty-five dollars per month to get you the coverage of major sports events, including the upcoming State of Origin 2021.
Hulu TV
Hulu TV is one of the best sports live streaming services across the globe. The State of Origin matches are available to cover here. The pricing is only thirty-five dollars per month, which already includes tons of channels. It also comes with the trial period wherein you can use to watch the State of Origin matches for free, or assess the service before finally purchasing the subscription. Hulu TV is a cord-cutters centric service. It can also make one of the best alternatives to choose from.
YouTube TV
For YouTube platform lovers, YouTube TV can be your haven. It offers seamless streaming services at a considerable price. Besides the Sports events, you can also tune into tons of shows from entertainment, movie, series, and so on. This platform is compatible with tons of devices.