State of Origin results and statistics have been accumulating since the 1980 State of Origin game. Every played under State of Origin selection rules, including the additional 1987 exhibition match and the matches played between New South Wales and Queensland for the Super League Tri-series are detailed below unless stated otherwise.
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One off matches
The matches in 1980 and 1981 were one off experimental matches after New South Wales had already won the interstate series in both years. Both games count toward official statistics, but are not considered series.
After Queensland had won the 1987 State of Origin series 2-1, a further game was played in Long Beach, California to showcase rugby league to the American public. On 15 July 2003 the Australian Rugby League announced that this game was to be classified as an "official match" and that the match would count towards the players' individual statistics and overall match win-loss-draw records. However, the match has not counted towards series win-loss-draw records and the 1987 series still remains a 2-1 win to Queensland.
Super League
New South Wales and Queensland played two matches against each other under State of Origin selection rules using players from the Super League (Australia) competition. These matches were not sanctioned by the Australian Rugby League and are not counted as official State of Origin series matches.
Series
Matches
Grounds
Since 1988 either New South Wales or Queensland usually hosts two of the three matches on a rotational basis. Prior to this Queensland hosted two matches every year. In 1990, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2006, 2009, 2012 and 2015 one of the matches was played in Melbourne. The following venues have hosted State of Origin matches since 1980.
Individual records
Most tries in a match: 7 [ (rugby league), Kerry Boustead (Game 1, 1984), Ryan Girdler (Game 3, 2000), Lote Tuqiri (Game 2, 2002), Matt Sing (Game 3, 2003), Matt King (Game 3, 2005), Dane Gagai (Game 2, 2016).
Most goals in a match: 10 Ryan Girdler (Game 3, 2000)
Most field goals in a match: 2 Ben Elias (Game 3, 1994)
Most points in a match: 32 Ryan Girdler (Game 3, 2000)
Most appearances: 38 Cameron Smith (2003–Present)
Most consecutive matches: 35 Johnathan Thurston (Game 1, 2005 – Present)
Most tries in State of Origin career:
Most points in State of Origin career: Johnathan Thurston (212)
Oldest player: Allan Langer (36 years and 60 days)
Youngest player: Ben Ikin (18 years and 83 days)
Most Appearances
Queensland
New South Wales
Wally Lewis Medal
From 1992 to 2003 the Wally Lewis Medal was awarded by the Queensland Rugby League for the Queensland player of the series. Since 2004 it has been awarded to the player of the series, irrespective of state. The following players have been awarded the Wally Lewis Medal for player of the series.1
Ron McAuliffe Medal
The following players have been awarded the Ron McAuliffe Medal for Queensland player of the series. From 1992 to 2003, the award was the "Wally Lewis Medal", however after 2003, this medal was dedicated to the player of the series from both teams, and thus the award for Queensland Player of the Series was awarded with the "Ron McAuliffe" Medal.
Brad Fittler Medal
The following players have been awarded the Brad Fittler Medal for New South Wales player of the series.
Referees
The following referees have controlled State of Origin series matches.
- Bill Harrigan also refereed both matches between New South Wales and Queensland in the Super League Tri-series.