Wait for game 2 (about 7 hours away) and you see how much the crowd gets into it and how much it means.

Up the maroons! Clean sweep incoming ❤ love seeing Americans watch this game we are so passionate about 🔥

This is like the nfl all starts but in rugby and in rugby we don’t take it lightly these all stars really represent their teams and go 100% not like football they too scared to get injured

Game 2 is tonight my brada, in about 13 hours my man... You need to watch it! Its crazy shout out from New Zealand my guy

Glad you’re into the intensity of State of Origin. Game 3 and Final game (best of 3 series) will be on July 12 @ 6.05am ET

Wild that an All-star game is so competitive! And real rivalry between the states!

Great to see your interest in the Origin series. If you are not already aware the Origin concept began due to Queensland v New South Wales teams were selected on where they played rather than where they came from. At the time a lot of the good players from Queensland played in the NSW competition and that resulted in Queensland born players playing against Queensland. This caused a lot of bitterness between the States and especially during the early years of Origin there was genuine hatred between players who were teammates in the NSW competition.

Love the video/reaction. For over the last 10 years, the State Of Origin has rated in the top 5 watched shows on Australian free-to-air television. Queensland won the first game and are playing at their home ground for the next game tonight, as well as New South Wales has 3-star players out injured,..... so Queensland is firm-betting favorites. However, what makes State Of Origin really special is that something totally unexpected often happens so nobody would be surprised if New South Wales wins, therefore making game 3 (in 3 weeks' time) a decider.

really pleased that you are enjoying your rugby - you don't have to dive to score a try, (as at 5:05) you just have to touch the ball down whilst being in full control of it; diving in gives a better chance of keeping control of the ball. The games are not always high scoring - the best State of Origin game I saw was in 1995 Queensland 2 New South Wales 0 (the only score was one kicked penalty goal) It was solid defence all game and I think it one of the best games I have ever seen.

Awesome to get a new fan from America. Be good to see your live reaction to the game, but before Game 2, you gotta pick a team.

Glad you liked a part of the iconic Australia, Qld & NSW 3 matches each year, look up some of the past merchandise, and the song by Tina Tuner 'Simply The Best'. Greetings from Down Under (QLD).

Game 2 is tonight, let’s go Queensland!!

Mateeeeee so pumped for the game tonight let's go Queenslander! So cool to see you take an interest in our game awsome stuff 🇦🇺🇺🇸

Loving this mate. Always good to see those unfamiliar with the sport seeing how good it is. Just a heads up, you said a few videos ago that you were watching rugby to prepare for the world cup, well this isnt actually traditional Rugby, its Rugby League. Youve been watching rugby league for your past few videos now, and State of Origin is the biggest yearly rugby league event (bigger than the Grand Final). The Rugby League World Cup was last year, btw.

Thanks for checking this out!

Good to see Americans getting into our game and learning/reacting to one of the greatest games in our country. Incase you didn’t know NRL is going to Las Vegas next year keep an eye out for the dates if you’re interested in watching live brother.

Just finished watching game 2. Cant wait for your reaction. LETS GO QUEENSLAND

Game on tonight bro UP THE BLUES!

They usually kick on the 5th tackle just before a change over. It pushes the opposing team back this way and can sometimes cause an error e.g. dropping the ball.

So how it works in Rugby league is you get 6 tackles. On the 5th tackle teams tend to kick to either get ground and make the opposition start their 6 tackle set from further away, or they kick to be able to contest and possibly force and error or come down with it themselves. Also State or origin is the best players from each state competing in a 3 game series. In NBA terms its like East vs West except more competitive than the classic all star game.

this game was mental QLD scored the last two tries to win with multiple players playing out of their normal positions and a man down. That last try it was a forward (similar to a middle linebacker or defensive end) who out jumped the Australian rep fullback ( similar to a running back or wide receiver) which had never really been seen before so it was crazy

NRL is a fast past game never a dull moment....Queensland Maroons are so disciplined you can see why they won!

best game in the world...keep at it ..the whole league is full of talent. Queenslander!!!! HAHAHA

You just made me very happy. Origin is like a religion in our house. QUEENSLANDER!!!

If you ever have the opportunity to watch it live , you will never forget the impact it will have on your life .

Best way to explain State of Origin is that its similar to the pro bowl, but based on which state you grew up playing in, not which conference you currently play in (hence origin). You could be playing against the guy you play regular NRL with, but for the 80 minutes of origin game time, you want to break that guy.

There is a tackle set of six. That’s why you see kicks. On the final tackle is when you kick for field position or what you saw that led to touchdowns or tries.

I might be wrong but I can't see any comment truly explaining what this game is to you. State of Origin means the best players from each geographic state that you played your first club game for, the best players who started at Queensland vs. the best players who started in New South Wales. So it would be like California vs. New York State, or probably a better way to describe it, the best players who started their career in the AFC vs the best players who started their career in the NFC in NFL. As a result you see players who normally play their club level together, playing against each other. They play 3 times per year to see which state is best. That's why there is so much hype for these 3 games.

Where the ball is grounded, determines the point which the conversion kick is taken. Eg. If the try is in the corner ,the kick comes from the side line. The kicker can only adjust the how far out he can kick from.

All these players are from the NRL. Made up of 16 teams all over the east coast of Australia and a new Zealand team called the warriors. Queensland and NSW are 2 states and you get selected from the national league and represent the state you were born in. It's the toughest hardest most physical example of our Sport. Playing 3 games every year in June July. They rotate the games usually one outside Queensland and NSW then a home game for each team. You need to watch NRL biggest hits No helmets no padding these boys are as hard as nails and as fit as you can be. 40 min a half non stop 13 players a side 4 reserves on the bench that can rotate. Also watch Australia v England back in the 80s 90s in international games Australia New Zealand and England and now days Tonga are the leading teams playing a world cup every 4 years with about 16 countries represented. If you want an Australian input for information call out brother. Love seeing Americans enjoying our great game. Cheers mate

Queenslander here. Yes you must apply downward pressure on the ball onto the ground for it to be a try...4 points. Both teams get 6 tackles/plays. Most times a team with the ball will kick on the last tackle because if they are tackled with the ball on the 6th tackle/play they must hand it to the other team. It is like NFL where you get I think 4 plays or downs to make 10 yards and if you are not going to make it you punt it downfield.

Goooo the Queenslanders ❤ you gotta watch the highlights on game 2 now, even better!!

Do a reaction to game 3 of state of origin 2022 one of the best and most brutal games of rugby league of all time It would be a very good game for you to react to and would probably get some Americans interested in our game

bros like the nicest guy ever

We did it boys! IN BILLY WE TRUST

welcome my friend. Go Queensland!

3:06 yes you are corect, the ball has to have contact with the ground for it to be a "try", hope this cleared it up😁

Second game was forking brilliant

yes this is state of orgin played between NSW. which is Sydney and QLD which is Brisbane, there are 3 games played each year useualy 2 games in one state and one in the other but lately they been taking it to other states to promote the game.this year the first game which this one is played in adelaide which is the state of south Australia. next game was played last night in Brisbane and the last one in sydney, last year the second game was played in Perth which is the state of Western Australia, always the same team but can have different plays in each game.

Some rules: the ball has to be grounded ingoal without fumbling to be considered a try. passes are always backwards, if the pass is done foreward, it is penalty. tackles cannot be made above the head area, if its intentional, it can result in a player penalised. kicks are done mainly at the 5th tackle count, and ball is usually kicked by the half back(7). a try is 4 points, a kick for goal is 2 points, a field goal is 1point, and a penalty kick goal is 2points. ...these are many more rules, but these are the main.

In rugby league, you have to try catch a kick. Any player who was behind the kicker or is behind him when the ball comes down, any player can catch the ball. In NFL, players on the kicking team can only play the ball if the catcher fumbles. That is why players put their body on the line under a kick.

These are the games to watch for the nrl season, basically an all star game for nrl best of the best players

Chur from New Zealand. After you understand the game of rugby league better you must watch the best of origin last second buzzer beaters and also origin fights and hits. GO QUEENSLANDER!!!

The maroons scored two tries with only 12 players on the field against a 13 men NSW squad. This was one of the best origin games yet🔥

In NRL you don’t get the points unless the ball touches the ground over the try-line. It’s 4pts for a try (ball touching the ground) and an additional 2pts if they make the conversion (when they kick the pall through the posts after a try)

Watching this with 3 hours until Game II kickoff 😂

It’s like a “best of 3” all star game

As a Queenslander, we'd be proud to adopt you.

Ball has to touch ground for try

GoHamm...thanks for uploading...Yes its a series called "Origin" were QLD and NSW have 3 games each year since 1980. cheers Bro

SIn Bin is ten minutes out of the game. In this case it was for a shoulder charge, which is not allowed in the game, especially since the new concussion protocols were introduced. When tackling, if the initial contact is with the head a penalty will result and sometimes the offending player will be referred to the judiciary if the contact is deemed significant.

The guy that got hit at 4.43 is 20 years old and the blue team had a plan to smash him and rattle him but he is freaking awesome. Reece walsh.

see it live in Vegas this year. rugby league.

To get a try in NRL or rugby, you have to ground the ball in the opposing teams goal so just any downward pressure on the ball while in the goal gets a try

Thanks for the reaction vid. Enjoy game 2. Btw i dont know which part of the states you're from but the league is going to play opening round games in vegas for the next couple years. Might be worth checking out

The greatest gladiator sport on the planet

Queenslandeeerrr! , I didn't think you'd jump straight onto the state of origin, I mean I knew ya liked it but you really did hey?, best game eva hope you got to see the end ? # bring back the biff!!!! Good onya darl.Aussie girl x

Watch the 1995 state of origin match played at the MCG. Great all in brawl.

A try is when the attacking team carrying the ball maintains control of the ball and places the on the ground with downwards pressure. This is rugby league mate, at its highest level but generally this is how it is played.

Mate against mate, state against state was the marketing slogan when it started in 1980. That has continued to this day. QUEENSLANDER!!!

I'm a massive sports fan. I love it all. Through my life I've been into basketball, american football, english football, rugby union and rugby league. But this thing right here, the State of Origin, is unquestionably right up there as one of if not THE most intense and hard fought competitions of them all. It has history, passion, dedication that goes beyond money, physical intensity and a consistently close score line that goes to the wire so many many times. Also these are prime athletes at their physical peak who can rightly be compared against elite athletes anywhere else in the world. This is not a second tier sport or some oddity from outback Australia. Anyone who loves sport should watch this, let the whole spectacle of it all just take you over. It is incredible.

Next game 28th June 2023 from Sydney Australia.

Yes you were correct on the first no try

Just a little fun info for you that I thought you might like, in American football a game that came from rugby you score a "touch down" which is a throw back to the games roots in Rugby even though you don't touch the ball down. In Rugby you score a "Try" because in the past touching the ball down gave your team no points, it gave you an attempt to "try" and kick the ball over the post, which is known as a convertion. "You converted the try in to points". History lesson over lol There are 2 major Rugby compitions outside the world cup and one of them called "The Rugby Championship" is due to start in a few weeks, its a 4 way between some of the top sides in the world, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina, I'd highly recommend trying to find them games yo watch or at least the highlights. First game is South Africa (current world champions) Vs Australia. 16.00 GMT Second is Argentina Vs New Zealand 20.00 GMT

to give context this is similar to the NFL's pro bowl.. but it is based on where you were Born/Grew up (think north vs south). And unlike the NFL pro bowl.. these guys give it their all in this game haha

Game 2 is even better!

In rugby league they normally always kick on the 6th tackle

This is the equivalent of AFC vs NFC for the NFL except they go 100% instead of playing for fun

You have picked the best of the best to watch. You will see Valentine Holmes, who tried out for the NFL a couple of years ago. He is a proud Queenslander! Super athlete...

Yeah the game is crazy but there's only half time break, no other stopages apart from broken play.

You called it, it was a toally dodgy sin bin call. Even NSW commentators said that that tackle was legit.

Go Qlderrrrrr!!

You don't see many kicks because not alot of "highlights" happen off them but every set is 5 tackles and on the 5th most of the time they kick the ball.

Went to the first origin back when it was Lang Park. Stood with my dad on the terraces, 10 years old and coated with beer. Mum not impressed. Cheers Dad for the memories 👍

Awesome comments. In Rugby League everyone is a quarterback. 2 main rules - you can't tackle a man who doesn't have the ball and you can't pass the ball forward.

Go the Mighty Maroons! QUEENSLANDER!!!

How to watch State of Origin in the USA. Fox Sports have the broadcast rights for the entire 2023 NRL season, which includes three regular season games per week, the entire finals series including the grand final, and of course all three games of State of Origin.

You need downward pressure on the ball when grounding the ball

gotta watch the 2023 round 15 broncos v knights game

Yep, you have to touch the ball down. Like what NFL use to be a “touchdown” literally

I'm in Townsville North Queensland xxxx go maroons xxxxxxxxx

Kick off of the second game is about 30 minutes away. You mention the kicking a few times. Teams have possession for 6 tackles. If they get tackled on the sixth, then they just hand the ball over. So it's pretty common to kick after the fifth tackle (like punting on the fourth down in NFL). Depending on field position, you might kick long for territory or some form of attacking kick if you are close to the tryline. A lot of attacking kicks are 'bombs' - high kicks that allow the attacking players (who have to be behind the kicker when they kick it) to get there and contest it. An interesting thing about the last Queensland try was that a frontrow forward (typically the biggest, most powerful players, but not the fastest or most athletic, on the team) out-jumped arguably the best fullback (typically a very fast, skillful player who makes a lot of kick returns) in the league. The fullback is also the captain of the frontrower's club team, the Roosters.

State of origin is a 3 game series played annually between Queensland (QLD) and New South Wales (NSW). These are representative sides. It is quite common to see two NRL team mates face off against each other in State of Origin. Based on where you played the majority of your junior Rugby League is which team you will play for. So if you grew up playing footy in QLD and were good enough for selection then you would play for QLD. NSW has the larger pool of talent to pull from and generally have the best side on paper. QLD have a knack though of finding a way to win games that NSW have already started celebrating a win.

Hey mate you should watch some old origin fights from the 80s and 90s. My fav thing to watch

even if the ball doesn’t touch the ground if you lose it and it fumbles into the player tackling you before you regather the ball it will still be called a knock on because you have lost possession which we call a lose carry

Try and find a streaming service that had the channel NBN australia

You get 6 tackles before your team has to hand ball over so on 5th tackle they often kick

When you are over the try line... That is the end zone in nfl... You still have ground the ball or put the ball down on the turf. Not drop it but place the ball down... That can be awarded a try.....i hope I explained clearly..

Some games can be running games, depends on game plan.

@GoHamm state of origin is equivalent to NBA all star weekend and pro bowl but it's a series best out of three

Game 2 just finished with a win to the Maroons. That's the series!

Yes the ball must touch the ground 👍

QLD and NSW are representative teams they only ever play each other they don’t verse anyone else and players play for the state they were born or grew up in to put it as simply as I can there are eligibility rules but the main one is being born or grew up there

Not long now.. Go Cane Toads!

Mate opening game for the NRL next year is coming to Vegas in March, I believe Brisbane Boncos and another team will be a season opening game there. There was also talk of having a state of origin game over there in the States again, National Rugby League or NRL played an exhibition State of Origin game at Longbeach California in 1987 but I think it was a flop although footage I saw showed the Americians like it and the stadium was full enough for an exhibition game where one player suffered a broken jaw.

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nice content bro. any contact to the head is a sin bin. (10minute sit down)

That game one win by the queensland maroons is one of the best wins and will go down in history.... Just so you know.. There are 13 players(on each side).. Now one of the queensland maroons got sin binned.. Meaning, he was penalised and given a 10minute off the field. So now the blues have a player advantage. Also the maroons have had 2 injuries on the flanks/wing.. And had no interchange or substitute. So queensland were trailing by 2 points while having a player down and 2 injured players with 7minutes remaining on the clock yet pulled up a miricle to score 2 tries and win the game at full time..

YO GO QUEENSLAND 🥳🥳 (GAME 2 STARTING SOON)

Queenslander!!!🚩🚩🚩