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    The NRL has leaked part of the 2021 draw to reveal State of Origin will return to mid-season dates, country towns will see more games and the Warriors will play at Mount Smart

    The NRL has leaked part of the 2021 draw to reveal State of Origin will return to mid-season dates, country towns will see more games and the Warriors will play at Mount Smart

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys says their top biosecurity expert says they will be playing games across the Tasman from the first round.

    V'landys has added that nine games, up from six in 2020, will be played in smaller Australian venues such as Tamworth.

    Ratings failures this year means State of Origin moves back to its default setting.

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