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Rugby league’s fiercest rivalry is back. State of Origin. Where New South Wales and Queensland collide in an 80-minute war of attrition. The kind of match that leaves you buzzing for days, whether it’s the crushing hits, the jaw-dropping tries, or the relentless banter between Blues and Maroons fans.
For Aussie expats stuck abroad, Origin is more than footy. It’s a taste of home. And when you can’t be at Suncorp or Accor Stadium, you need the next best thing. You need Belushi’s.
State of Origin isn’t just a game. It’s a cultural event forged from tribalism and bad blood. Whether you’re screaming “Queenslander” at the top of your lungs or chanting for the Blues like it’s 2005 and Joey Johns is orchestrating magic, it’s pure theatre.
For Aussies overseas, Origin hits differently. It’s about recreating the intensity of a packed stadium thousands of miles from home. Whether you’re remembering Paul Gallen’s clenched fist sending a message to Queensland, or Billy Slater’s freakish broken-play brilliance, those moments stay etched in your memory.
But watching it solo on a sketchy stream at 3 AM? Not good enough. You need the crowd. The roar. The banter.For the official 2025 State of Origin fixtures, check out the NRL’s official website.
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill pub experience: straining to catch a glimpse of an obscured screen while the landlord continues to search for the remote to unmute on the 75th minute. Belushi’s is built for Origin nights. Massive HD screens, premium sound, and an atmosphere that feels like a Sydney or Brisbane cauldron.
You’ve got Blues fans chanting “New South Wales” like it’s the final decider and Maroons barking “Queenslander” like Wally Lewis himself is rallying the troops. It’s burgers, pizzas, wings, and pints flowing faster than Greg Inglis’s 2008 try, still one of the greatest finishes of all time.
When the final whistle blows, the party’s far from over. Whether you’re celebrating a NSW whitewash or gloating about yet another Queensland comeback, Belushi’s keeps the energy high until the early hours.
Walk into Belushi’s on Origin night and you’re stepping into a battlefield. The air is thick with tension, excitement, and raw, tribal energy. Jerseys everywhere. Fans chanting themselves hoarse. It’s the closest thing to being at the ground.
The screens are huge. The sound is dialled up to where every hit feels like a freight train. And the fans? They’re all in. From pre-game trash talk to post-game celebrations, it’s non-stop Origin madness.
It’s where you can debate if Cameron Munster is the best clutch player of the modern era or argue that Latrell Mitchell’s left-hand fend is the stuff of nightmares for defenders. It’s where every great Origin moment gets relived and every opinion gets thrown down like a hard tackle.
This is State of Origin the way it’s meant to be. Live. Loud. Legendary.
Don’t be the poor bloke scrolling highlights the next day. Book your spot at Belushi’s and watch the game surrounded by the fans who get it. The ones who know why Origin matters.
