The 2022 NRLW State of Origin will be hosted in Canberra for the first time.

A match that has rated strongly since its inception a few years ago, NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said he was excited to see the nation’s capital grab the showcase women’s match.

“Ampol Women’s State of Origin is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting events on our calendar and we are delighted to be taking the Game to a neutral venue for the very first time,’’ he said.

“When Women’s State of Origin was launched at North Sydney Oval in 2018 we all knew it would build to something special and Canberra becoming the first neutral venue to host the event is another step in the evolution and growth of the women’s game.

“Both states have won two Origin matches each, so it’s fitting the fifth game is played at a neutral venue.”