WITH this year’s State of Origin series coming down to a decider, the Coffs Coast has hosted its own series of New South Wales vs Queensland showdowns.
The 2025 Touch Football State of Origin series was decided at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium, which came right down to the wire.
NSW and Queensland teams faced off in the best of three format across 18 divisions, with the greatest number of division wins determining the title holders.
NSW retained the title in dramatic fashion, in a comeback finish normally reserved for Queensland rugby league sides.
Needing to win all four must-win games to tie the series and regain the title, NSW did just that as it finished deadlocked at nine series wins each.
NSW retained the title due to being the previous winners.
It was the tenth straight series won by NSW dating back to 2004.
This year marked the 30th anniversary of the series, since NSW Touch Association and QLD Touch Football launched the concept in 1995.
City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams said the Coffs Coast had become a home for touch football.
“We have become a natural home for touch football and are delighted to host this year’s State of Origin series,” she said.
“The C.ex Coffs International Stadium is engineered for excellence with a superior playing surface and premier spectator experience.”
By Aiden BURGESS
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