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    Kiwi league halfback Jahrome Hughes hopes mercenaries don't take advantage of State of Origin's new eligibility rules

    Kiwi league halfback Jahrome Hughes hopes mercenaries don't take advantage of State of Origin's new eligibility rules


    Players from top tier nations England and New Zealand can now play Origin IF they qualify through Australian birth or upbringing.

    Hughes himself has no intention of appearing for Queensland...and hopes others will bypass the 30 thousand dollar match fees if their hearts aren't in the contest.



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    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     19 Feb: White Ferns batter Lauren Down has called time on her 15-year cricket career
     19 Feb: Paris Olympics silver medallist Nicole Shields has announced her retirement from cycling
     19 Feb: Winter Olympics 2026: Dog invades cross-country skiing, Americans get engaged as Ally Hickman feels the pain — day 12 quick hits
     19 Feb: Danielle Scott wins silver medal in women's aerials event at 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
     19 Feb: Premier League leaders Arsenal have had a wretched time away against bottom-placed Wolves
     19 Feb: An All Black is departing the Crusaders at the end of the Super Rugby season
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     Dunedin:
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     Cricket:
    White Ferns batter Lauren Down has called time on her 15-year cricket career 13:47

     Business:
    Fonterra shareholders have overwhelmingly voted to get the proceeds of the sale of Mainland brands like Anchor and Mainland 13:27

     National:
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     Cycling:
    Paris Olympics silver medallist Nicole Shields has announced her retirement from cycling 13:07

     Entertainment:
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     Living & Travel:
    Winter Olympics 2026: Dog invades cross-country skiing, Americans get engaged as Ally Hickman feels the pain — day 12 quick hits 12:47

     General:
    Danielle Scott wins silver medal in women's aerials event at 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 12:47

     Entertainment:
    Logan Paul has sold a Pokemon trading card for $16.5 million 12:27

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