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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Matches Won | 72 |
| 17 | Series Wins | 27 |
| 2222 | Points | 2248 |
| 378 | Tries | 387 |
| 354 | Goals | 351 |
| 13 | Field Goals | 11 |
| 319 | Players Used | 239 |