State of Origin: The Union Way

Before professionalism swept it away, the Divisional Championship packed out Twickenham and launched international careers. Today, we're bringing it back. Armed with current pros, regional pride, and very little agreement on eligibility rules, our panel drafts four teams - North, Midlands, London & South, and the South West - and puts it to you to decide who'd win.

Joining the show are World Cup winner and Leicester Tigers legend Ben Kay, and cross-code flying machine Martin "Chariots" Offiah - a man who actually pulled on the London jersey in 1987. Together with Payno and Tins, they argue, haggle, and horse-trade their way through the ultimate fantasy rugby draft.

00:00 🛞 Season 6 is sponsored by Continental Tyres
02:06 🌏 State of Origin Idea
03:16 🏉 Selectors and Memories
08:55 📋 Eligibility Rules
10:14 🔁 Back Three Picks
17:47 ⚔️ Centers
23:40 🎯 Halfbacks
32:07 🔒 NordVPN Break
34:45 💪 Front Row Picks
38:43 🏗️ Second Row Pairings
42:09 🔥 Back Row Debates
52:54 🏆 Who Wins?
54:15 🏟️ Choosing Home Stadiums
57:34 🧠 Picking The Coaches
01:00:04 💭 Can This Concept Actually Happen?
01:01:25 🤜 Grip Strength Challenge

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