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State of Origin Game 3 will be played on the Gold Coast.
The match had originally been moved to Newcastle from its first home at Stadium Australia following Sydney’s COVID-19 outbreak, but the NSW government’s call to ban major crowds across the state to protect the regions has seen the marquee match move to the Gold Coast.
“We are disappointed not to be able to give Newcastle the city’s first State of Origin, but we must operate within all State Public Health Orders and not having a crowd in Newcastle negates the opportunity for our fans from the region,” NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said in a statement.
“The Gold Coast has a very low infection rate and both Origin camps are currently located within driving distance of Cbus Stadium. It means neither team will be disadvantaged by travel.
“This is an exciting outcome for the Gold Coast. It will be the first time in history that the Gold Coast has hosted State of Origin.”
It will be the third game of the series to be played in Queensland, with Game 1 moved from the MCG to Townsville and Game 2 played at Suncorp Stadium. However, Abdo said the disadvantage to New South Wales was an issue that couldn’t be overcome.
“Our priority is ensuring the safety of the community and the continuity of the competition,” he said.
NSW currently hold an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
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