The New South Wales Rugby League organisation in Australia has signed an official partnership with Sydney hotel and casino complex The Star.
The three-year sponsorship deal, from 2015 to 2017, was confirmed alongside the State of Origin team announcement at The Star, which will become a destination for fans to watch games featuring the NSW Blues.
David Trodden, NSW Rugby League chief executive, said: “We are looking forward to the Sports Bar at The Star becoming the hub for all NSW Blues supporters who can’t get along to our games and becoming the home away from home of the NSW Blues.”
Game one of the State of Origin series between the Blues and Queensland’s Maroons will take place at ANZ Stadium in Sydney on May 27.