Ronaldo Mulitalo. Picture / NRL PhotosSharks star Ronaldo Mulitalo has officially been banned from playing State of Origin football following an NRL investigation into his eligibility. The winger's Queensland dream was dashed at the last minute when NSW raised questions about his background with the Queensland Rugby League the day before NSW's epic Game 2 slaughter of Queensland on Sunday night. The NRL released a statement on Sunday morning saying Queensland had withdrawn Mulitalo "after being uncertain of his eligibility" to play. Mulitalo has represented Queensland at Under-18 and Under-20 level but it has now been confirmed he should not have been allowed to, given his personal circumstances.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 02, 2021 07:30 UTC