July 9, 2026 — 3:46pmThe State of Origin decider has become the most watched game in the history of the series, with a total TV audience average of 4.290 million and reach of more than 6 million viewers.More than 12 million people tuned in throughout the three-game series, which NSW wrapped up over Queensland in a comfortable 30-12 win at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.The numbers are a huge win for the NRL and Nine, the owners of this masthead.Nine Entertainment retained the free-to-air rights for rugby league until the end of 2034 after a new broadcast agreement was struck this week.From our partners