The State of Origin contest is an annual three game series between Queensland and New South Wales. It commenced in 1980 as a one game experiment to breathe life into the previous interstate series, which was suffering from New South Wales' domination.
- This section of Rugby League Project does not include the 1997 Superleague Tri-Series
- The one-off matches played in 1980 and 1981, won by Queensland, are not considered series wins
- The exhibition played in the USA in 1987 is recognised as a one-off State of Origin fixture, and not part of the 1987 series.
- Series and matches played under the old interstate rules are not included in this section
Head To Head
New South Wales | Queensland | |
---|---|---|
58 | Matches Won | 69 |
16 | Series Wins | 26 |
2106 | Points | 2132 |
356 | Tries | 369 |
340 | Goals | 329 |
13 | Field Goals | 11 |
310 | Players Used | 229 |