Rugby league State of Origin results and statistics

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Rugby league State of Origin results and statistics

This is a list of Rugby League State of OriginRugby League State of Origin

The Rugby League State of Origin is an annual series of three interstate rugby league matches between the Queensland Maroons...
results and statistics. Contained here are the results of each official rugby leagueRugby league

Rugby league is a team sport, played by two teams of 17 players, with 13 on the field at any one time and 4 'on the bench' ....
State of Origin match, the exhibition match played between New South Wales and Queensland in the United States and the matches played between New South Wales and Queensland for the Super LeagueSuper League (Australia)

Super League was a rugby league competition that was held in Australia in 1997....
Tri-series.

Results

Series matches

Date	Details	Referee	Ground	Crowd
8 July 1980	Queensland 20 (Tries: K. BousteadKerry Boustead Kerry BousteadAfter playing in Foley Shield matches for Innisfail, Queensland in 1977 for the first time and then being cho... , C. CloseChris Close Christopher 'Choppy' Close is an Australian former rugby league player.... ; Goals: M. MeningaFacts About Mal Meninga Mal Meninga was a legendary Australian rugby league centre. ... 7) New South Wales 10 (Tries: G. Brentnall, T. RaudonikisTommy Raudonikis Tommy Raudonikis is an Australian rugby league identity .... ; Goals: M. CroninMick Cronin (rugby league) Michael "Mick" William Cronin OAM is an Australian former rugby league player.... 2)	B. Thompson	Lang Park	33,210
28 July 1981	Queensland 22 (Tries: M. MeningaMal Meninga Mal Meninga was a legendary Australian rugby league centre. ... , W. LewisWally Lewis Wally Lewis is a former rugby league footballer who was one of the most pre-eminent players of the 1980s.... , B. Backer, C. CloseChris Close Christopher 'Choppy' Close is an Australian former rugby league player.... ; Goals: M.MeningaMal Meninga Mal Meninga was a legendary Australian rugby league centre. ... 5) New South Wales 15 (Tries : E. GrotheEric Grothe, Sr. Eric Grotheis a former Australian rugby league player, a Winger who played for the Parramatta Eels and who represented New S... 2, M. Cronin; Goals: M. Cronin 3)	K. Steele	Lang Park	25,613
1 June 1982	New South Wales 20 (Tries: Z. Niszczot 2, S. MortimerSteve Mortimer Overview Steve Mortimer, nicknamed Turvey after Turvey Park in Wagga Wagga where he hailed from was an Australian rugby league ha... , B. Izzard; Goals: M.Cronin 4) Queensland 16 (Tries: M. Brennan, J. RibotJohn Ribot John Ribot is a sports administrator and former rugby league player. ... ; Goals: M.Meninga 5)	K.Roberts	Lang Park	27,326
8 June 1982	Queensland 11 (Tries: G. MilesGene Miles Gene Miles was a former Australian rugby league player.... , J. Ribot, P. VautinPaul Vautin Overview Paul "Fatty" Vautin, is a former Australian rugby league player and more famously, a media personality. ... ; Goals: C. Scott) New South Wales 7 (Tries: B. Izzard; Goals: T. Melrose 2)	B. Gomersall	Lang Park	19,435
22 June 1982	Queensland 10 (Tries: W. Lewis, R. Hancock; Goals: M.Meninga 2) New South Wales 5 (Tries: P. Duke; Goals: M. Cronin)	D. Wilson	Sydney Cricket GroundSydney Cricket Ground The Sydney Cricket Ground is a cricket stadium in Sydney....	20,242
7 June 1983	Queensland 24 (Tries: W. Lewis 2, M. Murray; Goals: M. Meninga 6) New South Wales 12 (Tries: S. Ella, E. GrotheEric Grothe, Sr. Eric Grotheis a former Australian rugby league player, a Winger who played for the Parramatta Eels and who represented New S... ; Goals: P. Sigsworth 2)	B.Gomersall	Lang Park	29,412
21 June 1983	New South Wales 10 (Tries: S. Ella, N.Hunt; Goals: M.Cronin) Queensland 6 (Tries: M.Meninga; Goals: M.Meninga)	J.Gocher	Sydney Cricket GroundSydney Cricket Ground The Sydney Cricket Ground is a cricket stadium in Sydney....	21,620
28 June 1983	Queensland 43 (Tries: M. Brennan 2, G. ConescuGreg Conescu Greg "Turtle" Conescu is an Australian former rugby league footballer.... , B. NieblingBryan Niebling Bryan Niebling is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the forwards.... , G. Miles, S. Stacey, D. Brown; Goals: M.Meninga 6, C.Scott; Field Goals: W. Lewis) New South Wales 22 (Tries: C. Anderson 3, S. Mortimer; Goals: M.Cronin 3)	R.Whitfield	Lang Park	26,084
29 May 1984	Queensland 29 (Tries: K. Boustead 3, G. Miles, W. Lewis, P. Vautin; Goals: M. Meninga 2; Field Goals: W. Lewis) New South Wales 12 (Tries: N. ClealNoel Cleal Noel "Crusher" Cleal was an Australian rugby league player, a destructive Second Rower for the Manly Sea Eagles.... ; Goals: R.Conlon 4)	K. Roberts	Lang Park	33,662
19 June 1984	Queensland 14 (Tries: G. DowlingGreg Dowling Gregory Dowling is an Australian former rugby league player.... , G. Miles; Goals: M.Meninga 3) New South Wales 2 (Goals: R. Conlon)	B. Gomersall	Sydney Cricket GroundSydney Cricket Ground The Sydney Cricket Ground is a cricket stadium in Sydney....	29,088
17 July 1984	New South Wales 22 (Tries: B. Johnston 2, N. Cleal; Goals: R. Conlon 5) Queensland 12 (Tries: K. Boustead, B. LindnerBob Lindner Overview Bob Lindner is an Australian former rugby league player and coach.... ; Goals: M.Meninga 2)	K. Roberts	Lang Park	16,559
28 May 1985	New South Wales 18 Queensland 2 (M.Meninga goal)	K. Roberts	Lang Park	33,011
11 June 1985	New South Wales 21 (C.Mortimer, B.KennyBrett Kenny Brett Kenny was one of the greatest players in rugby league during the 1980s.... , B.EliasBenny Elias Benny Elias was a rugby league player, primarily as a hooker.... tries M.O'Connor 4 goals M.O'Connor fg) Queensland 14 (I.French, B.Lindner tries M.Meninga 3 goals)	B.Gomersall	Sydney Cricket GroundSydney Cricket Ground The Sydney Cricket Ground is a cricket stadium in Sydney....	39,068
23 July 1985	Queensland 20 New South Wales 6 (S.Ella try M.O'Connor goal	B.Gomersall	Lang Park	18,825
27 May 1986	New South Wales 22 (A.Farrar,C.Mortimer,R.Simmons,G.Jack tries M.O'Connor 3 goals) Queensland 16 (G.Dowling,G.Miles tries M.Meninga 4 goals)	K.Roberts	Lang Park	33,066
10 June 1986	New South Wales 24 (N.Cleal,W.Pearce,A.Farrar,B.Kenny,M.O'Connor tries M.O'Connor 2 goals) Queensland 20 (D.Shearer,I.French,L.Kiss,B.Lindner tries M.Meninga 2 goals)	B. Gomersall	Sydney Cricket GroundSydney Cricket Ground Overview The Sydney Cricket Ground is a cricket stadium in Sydney....	40,707
1 July 1986	New South Wales 18 (W.Pearce,P.Tunks,M.O'Connor tries M.O'Connor 3 goals) Queensland 16	K. Roberts	Lang Park	21,097
2 June 1987	New South Wales 20 (M.O'Connor 2,L.Davidson,M.McGaw tries M.O'Connor 2 goals) Queensland 16 (D.Shearer, T.CurrieTony Currie (rugby league footballer) Overview Tony Currie was a successful professional rugby league player in the 1980's from Australia.... ,G.Dowling tries G.Belcher, P.Jackson goals	M .Stone	Lang Park	33,411
16 June 1987	Queensland 12 (D.Shearer,G.Dowling,C.Scott tries) New South Wales 6 (A.Farrar try M.O'Connor goal)	B.Gomersall	Sydney Cricket GroundSydney Cricket Ground The Sydney Cricket Ground is a cricket stadium in Sydney....	42,048
15 July 1987	Queensland 10 (D.Shearer,B.Lindner tries D.Shearer goal) New South Wales 8 (D.Boyle try M.O'Connor 2 goals)	B.Gomersall	Lang Park	32,602
17 May 1988	Queensland 26 New South Wales 18 (M.McGaw,A.Ettingshausen,M.O'Connor tries M.O'Connor 3 goals)	B.Gomersall	Sydney Football Stadium	26,441
31 May 1988	Queensland 16 New South Wales 6 (M.O'Connor try M.O'Connor goal)	M. Stone	Lang Park	31,817
21 June 1988	Queensland 38 (S.Backo 2,P.Jackson,A.Langer,W.Lewis, J.KilroyJoe Kilroy "Smokin" Joe Kilroy is an Australian former rugby league player.... ,B.French tries G.Belcher 5 goals) New South Wales 22 (W.Pearce,J.Ferguson,M.O'Connor,S.Hanson tries M.O'Connor 3 goals)	G.McCallum	Sydney Football Stadium	16,910
23 May 1989	Queensland 36 (M.Meninga 2,M.Hancock 2,A.Langer,A.McIndoe,B.Lindner tries M.Meninga 4 goals) New South Wales 6 (A.Ettingshausen try L.Daley goal)	M. Stone	Lang Park	33,088
14 June 1989	Queensland 16 (K.Walters,W.Lewis,M.Hancock tries M.Meninga,G.Belcher goals) New South Wales 12 (L.Daley, C.JohnsChris Johns (rugby league) Chris Johns is an Australian former rugby league player.... tries G.Alexander 2 goals)	D. Manson	Sydney Football Stadium	40,000
28 June 1989	Queensland 36 (D.Shearer 2,G.Belcher,T.Currie,K.Walters,M.Hancock,A.McIndoe tries D.Shearer 4 goals) New South Wales 16 (D.Trewhella,B.McGuire,D.Hasler tries M.O'Connor 2 goals)	G. McCallum	Lang Park	33,260
9 May 1990	New South Wales 8 (M.McGaw try M.O'Connor 2 goals) Queensland 0	D. Manson	Sydney Football Stadium	41,235
30 May 1990	New South Wales 12 (R.Stuart,B.Mackay tries R.Wishart 2 goals) Queensland 6 (L.Kiss try M.Meninga goal)	G. McCallum	Olympic Park, MelbourneOlympic Park, Melbourne Olympic Park is a sporting precinct located a few kilometres from the CBD of Melbourne, Australia....	25,800
13 June 1990	Queensland 14 (S.Jackson,G.Belcher tries G.Belcher 2,W.Lewis goals) New South Wales 10 (M.McGaw,G.LazarusGlenn Lazarus Glenn Lazarus is an Australian rugby league player who primarily played as a front-rower.... tries R.Wishart goal)	D. Manson	Lang Park	31,416
8 May 1991	Queensland 6 (M.Meninga try M.Meninga goal) New South Wales 4 (L.Daley try)	B.Harrigan	Lang Park	32,400
29 May 1991	New South Wales 14 (M.McGaw,C.Johns tries M.O'Connor 3 goals) Queensland 12 (D.Shearer, W.CarneWillie Carne Willie Carne is a former Australian rugby league player who played for the Brisbane Broncos from 1989 to 1996.... tries M.Meninga 2 goals)	D. Manson	Sydney Football Stadium	41,520
12 June 1991	Queensland 14 (D.Shearer, P.HauffFacts About Paul Hauff Paul Hauff is an Australian former rugby league player who usually played at fullback.... ,M.Hancock tries M.Meninga goal) New South Wales 12 (C.Johns,M.O'Connor,D.Hasler tries)	B.Harrigan	Lang Park	33,226
6 May 1992	New South Wales 14 (B.Clyde,C.Salvatori tries R.Wishart 3 goals) Queensland 6 (A.Langer try M.Meninga goal)	D.Manson	Sydney Football Stadium	40,039
20 May 1992	Queensland 5>B.Moore]] try A.Langer fg) New South Wales 4 (R.Wishart 2 goals)	B.Harrigan	Lang Park	31,500
3 June 1992	New South Wales 16 (A.Ettingshausen,R.Stuart,J.Cartwright tries T.Brasher 2 goals) Queensland 4 (M.Meninga 2 goals)	E.Ward	Sydney Football Stadium	41,878
3 May 1993	New South Wales 14 (R.Stuart,R.Wishart tries R.Wishart 3 goals) Queensland 10	G.McCallum	Lang Park	33,000
17 May 1993	New South Wales 16 (L.Daley,B.Mackay,R.Wishart tries R.Wishart 2 goals) Queensland 12 (M.Meninga,K.Walters tries D.Shearer,A.Brunker goals)	E.Ward	Sydney Football Stadium	41,895
31 May 1993	Queensland 24 (W.Carne 2, S.WaltersSteve Walters Steve Walters is an Australian former rugby league player who, at the peak of his career, was considered the best hooker in ... (CN),B.Lindner tries M.Meninga 2, J.O'NeillJulian O'Neill For the New Zealand rugby league player Julian O'Neill see Julian O`Neill.... 2 goals) New South Wales 12 (A.Ettingshausen,P.Harragon tries R.Wishart 2 goals	G.McCallum	Lang Park	31,500
23 May 1994	Queensland 16 (J.O'Neill,W.Carne,M.Coyne tries M.Meninga 2 goals) New South Wales 12 (P.Harragon,B.Mackay tries R.Wishart,G.Mackay goals)	B.Harrigan	Sydney Football Stadium	41,859
8 June 1994	New South Wales 14 (G.Lazarus,P.McGregor tries T.Brasher 3 goals) Queensland 0	G.Annesley	Melbourne Cricket GroundMelbourne Cricket Ground Summary The Melbourne Cricket Ground is an iconic Australian sporting venue located in Yarra Park in inner Melbourne, home to the M...	87,161
20 June 1994	New South Wales 27 (B.Mullins,B.Clyde,L.Daley,B.Fittler tries T.Brasher 4 goals B.Elias 2,B.Fittler fg) Queensland 12	B.Harrigan	Suncorp-Metway StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt...	40,665
15 May 1995	Queensland 2 (W.Bartrim goal) New South Wales 0	E.Ward	Sydney Football Stadium	39,841
31 May 1995	Queensland 20 (B.Dallas,M.Coyne,A.Lam tries W.Bartrim 4 goals) New South Wales 12	E.Ward	Melbourne Cricket GroundMelbourne Cricket Ground The Melbourne Cricket Ground is an iconic Australian sporting venue located in Yarra Park in inner Melbourne, home to the M...	52,994
12 June 1995	Queensland 24 (B.Dallas,J.Smith, B.IkinBen Ikin Overview Ben Ikin is a former Australian Rugby League Player.... ,B.Moore tries W.Bartrim 4 goals) New South Wales 16 (T.Brasher,A.Muir,R.Wishart tries R.Wishart 2 goals)	D.Manson	Suncorp-Metway StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt...	40,189
20 May 1996	New South Wales 14 (A.Ettingshausen,S.Menzies tries A.Johns 3 Goals) Queensland 6 (A.Langer try W.Bartrim goal)	D.Manson	Suncorp-Metway StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt...	39,348
3 June 1996	New South Wales 18 (B.Mullins 2,R.Wishart tries A.Johns 3 goals) Queensland 6 (S.Renouf try J.O'Neill goal)	D.Manson	Sydney Football Stadium	41,955
17 June 1996	New South Wales 15 (A.Ettingshausen,B.Mullins tries A.Johns 2,R.Wishart goals B.Fittler fg) Queensland 14 (B.Dallas, M.Coyne tries W.Carne 3 goals)	D.Manson	Sydney Football Stadium	38,217
28 May 1997	New South Wales 8 (P.McGregor try A.Johns,R.Wishart goals) Queensland 6 (A.Lam try W.Bartrim goal)	K.Jeffes	Suncorp-Metway StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt...	28,222
11 June 1997	New South Wales 15 (J.Dymock,K.McGuinness,N.Kosef tries J.Simon goal J.Simon fg) Queensland 14 (B.Dallas,R.O'Davis, M.SingMatt Sing Matthew Charles Sing is a rugby league player for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League competition.... tries J.O'Neill goal)	D.Manson	Melbourne Cricket GroundMelbourne Cricket Ground The Melbourne Cricket Ground is an iconic Australian sporting venue located in Yarra Park in inner Melbourne, home to the M...	25,105
25 June 1997	Queensland 18 (B.Ikin,J.O'Neill,M.Coyne tries J.O'Neill 3 goals) New South Wales 12 (A.Johns,J.Ainscough tries J.Simon,A.Johns goals)	E.Ward	Sydney Football Stadium	33,241
22 May 1998	Queensland 24 (S.Price(CB),T.CarrollTonie Carroll Tonie Carroll is a rugby league player for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition.... , K.Walters,A.Langer tries D.Lockyer 4 goals) New South Wales 23 (L.Daley,T.Brasher,S.Menzies,R.Wishart,B.Fittler tries A.Johns goal A.Johns fg)	B.Harrigan	Sydney Football Stadium	36,070
5 June 1998	New South Wales 26 (P.McGregor 2,T.Brasher,A.MacDougall,B.Fittler tries A.Johns 3 goals) Queensland 10	B.Harrigan	Suncorp-Metway StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt...	40,447
19 June 1998	Queensland 19 (B.Ikin,K.Walters,A.Langer tries D.Lockyer 2,R.O'Davis goals J.Smith fg) New South Wales 4 (K.McGuinness try)	B.Harrigan	Sydney Football Stadium	38,952
26 May 1999	Queensland 9 (M.Rogers 4 goals M.Rogers fg) New South Wales 8 (A.Mundine try R.Girdler 2 goals)	B.Harrigan	Suncorp-Metway StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt...	38,093
9 June 1999	New South Wales 12 (L.Daley,R.Ross tries R.Girdler 2 goals) Queensland 8 (M.Rogers try M.Rogers 2 goals)	S. ClarkSteve Clark Summary Stephen Maynard Clark was the co-lead guitarist for British rock band Def Leppard until his death in 1991. ...	Stadium AustraliaTelstra Stadium Summary Telstra Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct of Homebush, Sydney, Australia which ...	88,336
23 June 1999	Queensland 10>P.Green]] ,D.Lockyer tries D.Lockyer goal) New South Wales 10 (M.Geyer 2 tries R.Girdler goal)	S. ClarkSteve Clark Summary Stephen Maynard Clark was the co-lead guitarist for British rock band Def Leppard until his death in 1991. ...	Suncorp-Metway StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt...	39,371
10 May 2000	New South Wales 20 (A.MacDougall 2,D.Peachey,R.Girdler tries R.Girdler 2 goals) Queensland 16 (A.Lam 2,M.Rogers tries M.Rogers,D.Lockyer goals)	B.Harrigan	Stadium AustraliaTelstra Stadium Telstra Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct of Homebush, Sydney, Australia which ...	61,511
24 May 2000	New South Wales 28(S.Hill,D.Furner,S.Timmins,R.Girdler,B.Fittler tries R.Girdler 4 goals) Queensland 10	B.Harrigan	Suncorp-Metway StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt...	38,796
7 June 2000	New South Wales 56 (R.Girdler 3,M.Gidley 2,A.MacDougall,A.Johns,A.Muir,B.Fletcher tries R.Girdler 10 goals) Queensland 16 (M.Rogers,G.Tallis,D.Smith tries M.Rogers 2 goals)	B.Harrigan	Stadium AustraliaTelstra Stadium Telstra Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct of Homebush, Sydney, Australia which ...	58,767
6 May 2001	Queensland 34>C.Walker]], D.Lockyer, D.SmithDarren Smith (rugby league footballer) Darren Smith was a rugby league player for the Canterbury Bulldogs, Brisbane Broncos, Queensland and for the Australian nati... , J.Doyle, J.Buttigieg tries D.Lockyer 5 goals) New South Wales 16 (M.Gidley,T.Barrett,B.Fittler tries M.De VereMichael De Vere Michael De Vere is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played for Brisbane Broncos in the NRL and Huddersfiel... 2 goals)	B.Harrigan	Suncorp-Metway StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt...	38,909
10 June 2001	New South Wales 26 (B.Fittler 2,J.Ainscough,T.Barrett,L.Ricketson tries R.Girdler 3 goals) Queensland 8 (C.Walker try D.Lockyer 2 goals)	B.Harrigan	Stadium AustraliaTelstra Stadium Telstra Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct of Homebush, Sydney, Australia which ...	70,249
1 July 2001	Queensland 40 (C.Walker 2,D.Lockyer 2,P.Bowman 2, D.CarlawDane Carlaw Dane Carlaw is a rugby league player for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition.... , A.Langer tries D.Lockyer 4 goals) New South Wales 14 (R.Girdler 2 tries R.Girdler 3 goals)	B.Harrigan	ANZ StadiumQueensland Sport and Athletics Centre The Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre is a major sporting facility on the south side of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ...	49,441
12 May 2002	New South Wales 32 (B.Hodgson,J.Lyon,T.Tahu,M.Gidley,A.Johns tries A.Johns 4,B.Hodgson goals A.Johns,T.Barrett fg) Queensland 4	B.Harrigan	Telstra StadiumTelstra Stadium Telstra Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct of Homebush, Sydney, Australia which ...	55,421
5 June 2002	Queensland 26 (L.Tuqiri 3, D.Carlaw, G.Tallis tries L.Tuqiri 3 goals) New South Wales 18 (B.Anasta, S.Timmins, L.Ricketson tries A.Johns 3 goals)	B.Harrigan	ANZ StadiumQueensland Sport and Athletics Centre The Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre is a major sporting facility on the south side of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ...	47,989
26 June 2002	Queensland 18 (D.Carlaw, S.BerriganShaun Berrigan Overview Shaun Berrigan is an Australian rugby league player for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition.... , L.Tuqiri, S.WebckeShane Webcke Summary Shane Webcke was an Australian rugby league player for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition.... tries L.Tuqiri goal) New South Wales 18 (J.Moodie 2,S.Menzies tries A.Johns 3 goals)	B.Harrigan	Telstra StadiumTelstra Stadium Telstra Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct of Homebush, Sydney, Australia which ...	74,842
11 June 2003	New South Wales 25 (A.Minichiello 2,A.Johns,C.Wing tries A.Johns 4 goals A.Johns fg) Queensland 12 (G.Tallis,D.Lockyer tries D.Lockyer 2 goals)	B.Harrigan	Suncorp StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt...	52,429
25 June 2003	New South Wales 27 (T.Tahu 2,B.Kennedy,M.Gidley,A.Minichiello tries A.Johns 3 goals A.Johns fg) Queensland 4 (M.Crocker try)	B.Harrigan	Telstra StadiumTelstra Stadium Telstra Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct of Homebush, Sydney, Australia which ...	79,132
16 July 2003	Queensland 36 (M.Sing 3,B.TateBrent Tate Summary Brent Tate is an Australian rugby league player for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition as well as... 2,C.Smith,M.Crocker tries J.Hannay 4 goals) New South Wales 6 (T.Tahu try A.Johns goal)	B.Harrigan	Suncorp StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt...	52,130
26 May 2004	New South Wales 9 (S.Timmins try C.Fitzgibbon 2 goals S.Timmins fg) Queensland 8 (B.Tate, S.PrinceScott Prince Scott Prince is an Australian rugby league player for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League competition and also for... tries)	S.Hampstead	Telstra StadiumTelstra Stadium Telstra Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct of Homebush, Sydney, Australia which ...	68,344
16 June 2004	Queensland 22 (B.Slater 2,D.Carlaw,W.Tonga tries C.Smith 2,S.Prince goals) New South Wales 18 (T.Tahu 2,L.Rooney tries C.Fitzgibbon 3 goals)	S.Hampstead	Suncorp StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt...	52,478
7 July 2004	New South Wales 36 (M.Gasnier 2,L.Rooney,T.Barrett,A.Minichiello,B.Fittler tries C.Fitzgibbon 5,M.Gasnier goals) Queensland 14 (B.Slater,M.Bowen tries C.Smith 3 goals)	P.SimpkinsPaul Simpkins Paul Simpkins is a retired Australian professional rugby league referee, officiating in the Australian first-grade competiti...	Telstra StadiumTelstra Stadium Telstra Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct of Homebush, Sydney, Australia which ...	82,487
25 May 2005	Queensland 24 (T.Williams,M.Crocker,M.Bowen tries C.Smith 5 goals D.Lockyer,J.Thurston fg) New South Wales 20 (B.Kennedy,L.Rooney,M.Gasnier,D.Buderus tries C.Fitzgibbon 2 goals)	P.SimpkinsPaul Simpkins Paul Simpkins is a retired Australian professional rugby league referee, officiating in the Australian first-grade competiti...	Suncorp StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt...	52,484
15 June 2005	New South Wales 32 (A.Minichiello 2,M.Cooper,D.Buderus,S.Menzies tries A.Johns 3,C.Fitzgibbon 3 goals) Queensland 22	S. ClarkSteve Clark Stephen Maynard Clark was the co-lead guitarist for British rock band Def Leppard until his death in 1991. ...	Telstra StadiumTelstra Stadium Telstra Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct of Homebush, Sydney, Australia which ...	82,389
6 July 2005	New South Wales 32 (M.King 3,B.Anasta,M.Gasnier,T.Tahu tries A.Johns 3,C.Fitzgibbon goals) Queensland 10 (J.Thurston,M.Bowen tries C.Smith goal)	P.SimpkinsPaul Simpkins Paul Simpkins is a retired Australian professional rugby league referee, officiating in the Australian first-grade competiti...	Suncorp StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt...	52,436
24 May 2006	New South Wales 17 (B. Finch, M. King, W. Mason tries; B. Hodgson 2 goals; B. Finch field goal) Queensland 16 (G. Inglis 2, S. Bell tries; J. Thurston 2 goals)	S. Hampstead	Telstra StadiumTelstra Stadium Telstra Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct of Homebush, Sydney, Australia which ...	72,773
14 June 2006	Queensland 30 (C. Webb, J. HodgesJustin Hodges Justin Hodges was born in Cairns, Queensland, Australia on May 25, 1982.... , A. Mogg 2, S Berrigan tries; J. Thurston 4 goals) New South Wales 6 (T. Tahu try; B. Hodgson goal)	S. ClarkSteve Clark Stephen Maynard Clark was the co-lead guitarist for British rock band Def Leppard until his death in 1991. ...	Suncorp StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt...	52,468
5 July 2006	Queensland 16>tries]]; C. SchifcofskeClinton Schifcofske Clinton Schifcofske is an Australian rugby league player for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League competition a... 2 goals) New South Wales 14	S. ClarkSteve Clark Stephen Maynard Clark was the co-lead guitarist for British rock band Def Leppard until his death in 1991. ...	Telstra DomeTelstra Dome Telstra Dome is a stadium in the developing Docklands precinct of Melbourne, Australia, that caters for both sporting and en...	54,833
23 May 2007	Queensland 25 (G. Inglis 2, D. Lockyer, S. Price tries; J. Thurston 4 goals; J. Thurston field goal) New South Wales 18 (Cooper, Hayne, N. Hindmarsh tries; Lyon 3 goals)	P.SimpkinsPaul Simpkins Paul Simpkins is a retired Australian professional rugby league referee, officiating in the Australian first-grade competiti...	Suncorp StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt...	52,498
13 June 2007	Queensland 10 (G. Inglis, S. Bell tries; J. Thurston goal) New South Wales 6 (B. Stewart try; J. Lyon goal)	S.Hayne	Telstra StadiumTelstra Stadium Telstra Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct of Homebush, Sydney, Australia which ...	76,924
4 July 2007	New South Wales 18 (J. Hayne, M. King, H. El Masri tries; H. El Masri 3 goals) Queensland 4 (J. Hodges try)	P.SimpkinsPaul Simpkins Paul Simpkins is a retired Australian professional rugby league referee, officiating in the Australian first-grade competiti...	Suncorp StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt...	52,469
21 May 2008	New South Wales 18 (A. Quinn 2, B. Stewart, A. Laffranchi tries; C. Fitzggibbon goal) Queesnland 10 (B. Tate, I. Folau tries; J. Thurston goal)	T. Archer	ANZ StadiumTelstra Stadium Telstra Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct of Homebush, Sydney, Australia which ...	67,620
11 June 2008	Queensland 30 New South Wales 0	T. Archer	Suncorp StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt...
2 July 2008	Queensland 16 New South Wales 10	T. Archer	ANZ StadiumTelstra Stadium Telstra Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct of Homebush, Sydney, Australia which ...

Exhibition match

After Queensland had won the 1987 series 2-1, a further game was played in Long Beach, CaliforniaLong Beach, California

Long Beach is a city located in southern Los Angeles County, California, USA, on the Pacific coast....
to showcase rugby leagueRugby league

Rugby league is a team sport, played by two teams of 17 players, with 13 on the field at any one time and 4 'on the bench' ....
to the AmericanUnited States

The United States of America, also known as the United States, the U.S., the U.S.A., and America, is...
public. For more information on this match, see .

Date	Details	Referee	Ground	Crowd
6 August 1987	New South Wales 30 Queensland 18 (D.Shearer, T.Currie, G.Miles tries D.Shearer 3 goals)	M. Stone	Veterans Memorial StadiumVeterans Memorial Stadium (Long Beach) Veterans Memorial Stadium is a stadium located south of the Liberal Arts Campus of Long Beach City College in Long Beach, Ca...	12,439

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)Super League (Australia)

Super League was a rugby league competition that was held in Australia in 1997....
competition. These matches were not sanctioned by the Australian Rugby LeagueAustralian Rugby League

The Australian Rugby League is the governing body for the sport of rugby league in Australia....
and are not counted as official State of OriginFacts About Rugby League State of Origin

The Rugby League State of Origin is an annual series of three interstate rugby league matches between the Queensland Maroons...
matches.

Date	Details	Referee	Ground	Crowd
11 April 1997	New South Wales 38 Queensland 10>Peter Ryan]] tries; Mat RogersMat Rogers Mat Rogers is an Australian rugby union player and rugby league player - a dual international.... 1 from 2 goals)	Bill Harrigan	Sydney Football Stadium	26,731
19 May 1997	New South Wales 23>Matthew Ryan]] tries; David FurnerDavid Furner David Furner is an Australian rugby league coach and former player.... 3 from 4 goals; Noel GoldthorpeNoel Goldthorpe Overview Noel Goldthorpe is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer.... field goal) Queensland 22\|Michael Hancock]] tries; Mat RogersMat Rogers Mat Rogers is an Australian rugby union player and rugby league player - a dual international.... 2 from 3, Darren LockyerDarren Lockyer Darren Lockyer is a rugby league player and is the current captain of the Brisbane Broncos, Queensland and Australian rugby ... 1 from 2 goals)	Bill Harrigan	ANZ StadiumQueensland Sport and Athletics Centre Summary The Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre is a major sporting facility on the south side of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ...	35,570

Statistics

Series

Earliest start: May 3 (1993)
Latest finish: July 23 (1985)
Largest crowd:

Absolute record: 203,309 (2004)
Series with 2 games in Queensland: 187,374 (2005)

Smallest Crowd: 67,003 (1982)

Matches

Largest crowd: 88,336 at Stadium Australia (match 2, 1999)
Smallest crowd: 16,559 at Lang Park (match 3, 1984), 12,439 at Veteran's Stadium (exhibition match, 1987)
Most points scored: 72, New South Wales d. Queensland 56-16 (match 3, 2000)
Least points scored: 2, Queensland d. New South Wales 2-0 (match 1, 1995)
Total points scored: 1313 Queensland, 1282 New South Wales (after game 3, 2008)
Most consecutive wins: 8, Queensland (match 2, 1987 - match 3, 1989)
New South Wales wins: 37 series matches, 1 exhibition match (38 total)
Queensland wins: 39 series matches
Drawn matches: 2

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 and 2006, one of the matches was played in MelbourneMelbourne

Melbourne is the state capital and largest city in the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-largest city in Australi...
. (Another is also scheduled to be played there in 2009. The following venues have hosted State of Origin matches since 1980.

Venue	City	Number of Games	Highest Crowd	Lowest Crowd
Suncorp StadiumSuncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is a rectangular sporting stadium located in the Brisbane suburb of Milt... (Lang Park)	BrisbaneBrisbane Brisbane is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Austr...	40	52,598	16,559
Sydney Football Stadium	SydneySydney Sydney is the most populous city in Australia with a metropolitan area population of over 4.2 million people ....	14	41,955	16,910
ANZ StadiumTelstra Stadium Telstra Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct of Homebush, Sydney, Australia which ... (Stadium Australia)	SydneySydney Sydney is the most populous city in Australia with a metropolitan area population of over 4.2 million people ....	11	88,336	55,421
Sydney Cricket GroundSydney Cricket Ground The Sydney Cricket Ground is a cricket stadium in Sydney....	SydneySydney Sydney is the most populous city in Australia with a metropolitan area population of over 4.2 million people ....	6	42,048	20,242
Melbourne Cricket GroundMelbourne Cricket Ground The Melbourne Cricket Ground is an iconic Australian sporting venue located in Yarra Park in inner Melbourne, home to the M...	MelbourneMelbourne Melbourne is the state capital and largest city in the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-largest city in Australi...	3	87,161	25,105
ANZ StadiumQueensland Sport and Athletics Centre Overview The Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre is a major sporting facility on the south side of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ...	BrisbaneBrisbane Brisbane is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Austr...	2	49,441	47,989
Veterans Memorial StadiumVeterans Memorial Stadium (Long Beach) Veterans Memorial Stadium is a stadium located south of the Liberal Arts Campus of Long Beach City College in Long Beach, Ca...	Long Beach, CaliforniaLong Beach, California Long Beach is a city located in southern Los Angeles County, California, USA, on the Pacific coast....	1 (exhibition)	12,439	12,439
Olympic ParkOlympic Park An Olympic Park is a venue or group of venues set up when a country hosts the Olympic Games....	MelbourneMelbourne Melbourne is the state capital and largest city in the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-largest city in Australi...	1	25,800	25,800
Telstra DomeTelstra Dome Telstra Dome is a stadium in the developing Docklands precinct of Melbourne, Australia, that caters for both sporting and en...	MelbourneMelbourne Melbourne is the state capital and largest city in the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-largest city in Australi...	1	54,833	54,833

Players

Individual records

Most tries in a match: 3 Chris Anderson (match 3, 1983), Kerry BousteadKerry Boustead

Kerry BousteadAfter playing in Foley Shield matches for Innisfail, Queensland in 1977 for the first time and then being cho...
(match 1, 1984), Ryan GirdlerFacts About Ryan Girdler

Ryan Girdler was an Australian rugby league player....
(match 3, 2000), Lote TuqiriLote Tuqiri

Lote Tuqiri is an Australian representative rugby league and rugby union player - a dual international....
(match 2, 2002), Matt SingMatt Sing

Matthew Charles Sing is a rugby league player for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League competition....
(match 3, 2003), Matt KingMatt King

Matt King, is an Australian rugby league player for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League competition and also fo...
(match 3, 2005).

Most goals in a match: 10 Ryan GirdlerRyan Girdler

Ryan Girdler was an Australian rugby league player....
(match 3, 2000)

Most field goals in a match: 2 Ben Elias (match 3, 1994)

Most points in a match: 32 Ryan GirdlerRyan Girdler

Ryan Girdler was an Australian rugby league player....
(match 3, 2000)

Most appearances: 34 Allan LangerAllan Langer

Allan Langer, often nicknamed "The Little General", and commonly known as "Alf" or "Alfie", was an exceptional Australian ru...

Most consecutive matches: 24 Gary LarsonGary Larson (rugby league footballer)

Gary Larson is an Australian former rugby league player best known for his years with the North Sydney Bears and representin...
(match 1, 1991 - match 3, 1998)

Most tries in State of Origin career: Dale ShearerDale Shearer

Dale Shearer was an Australian Aboriginal rugby league player. ...
(12)

Oldest player: Allan LangerAllan Langer

Allan Langer, often nicknamed "The Little General", and commonly known as "Alf" or "Alfie", was an exceptional Australian ru...
(35 years and 331 days)

Youngest player: Ben IkinBen Ikin

Ben Ikin is a former Australian Rugby League Player....
(18 years and 83 days)

Man of the Match awards

Player	State	Number of awards
Wally LewisWally Lewis Wally Lewis is a former rugby league footballer who was one of the most pre-eminent players of the 1980s....	Queensland	8
Andrew JohnsAndrew Johns Summary Andrew "Joey" Johns is an Australian rugby league player....	New South Wales	4
Allan LangerAllan Langer Allan Langer, often nicknamed "The Little General", and commonly known as "Alf" or "Alfie", was an exceptional Australian ru...	Queensland	4
Benny EliasBenny Elias Benny Elias was a rugby league player, primarily as a hooker....	New South Wales	3
Darren LockyerFacts About Darren Lockyer Darren Lockyer is a rugby league player and is the current captain of the Brisbane Broncos, Queensland and Australian rugby ...	Queensland	3
Peter SterlingPeter Sterling Peter Sterling, nicknamed Sterlo, was one of the greatest Australian rugby league players and a major contributor to Par... ¹	New South Wales	3
Ricky StuartRicky Stuart Overview Ricky Stuart is a former Australian representative rugby league and rugby union player - a dual international and the former...	New South Wales	3
Sam BackoSam Backo Sam Backo is an Australian former professional rugby league player who represented Queensland and Australia....	Queensland	2
Martin BellaMartin Bella Martin Bella's successful career started out in the Foley Shield....	Queensland	2
Greg BirdGreg Bird Greg Bird is an Australian rugby league player for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League competition....	New South Wales	2
Tim BrasherTim Brasher Tim Brasher was an Australian rugby league player who played primarily as fullback or centre....	New South Wales	2
Chris CloseChris Close Christopher 'Choppy' Close is an Australian former rugby league player....	Queensland	2
Gary LarsonGary Larson (rugby league footballer) Gary Larson is an Australian former rugby league player best known for his years with the North Sydney Bears and representin...	Queensland	2
Bob LindnerBob Lindner Bob Lindner is an Australian former rugby league player and coach....	Queensland	2
Geoff TooveyFacts About Geoff Toovey Geoff Toovey is an Australian former professional rugby league player....	New South Wales	2
Luke Bailey	New South Wales	1
Trent BarrettFacts About Trent Barrett Trent Barrett is an Australian rugby league player for the St George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League competit...	New South Wales	1
Willie CarneWillie Carne Willie Carne is a former Australian rugby league player who played for the Brisbane Broncos from 1989 to 1996....	Queensland	1
Les DavidsonLes Davidson Les Davidson is a former Australian rugby league football player....	New South Wales	1
Craig FitzgibbonCraig Fitzgibbon Craig Fitzgibbon is a Rugby League player who plays for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League competition....	New South Wales	1
Wally Fullerton-Smith	Queensland	1
Ryan GirdlerRyan Girdler Ryan Girdler was an Australian rugby league player....	New South Wales	1
Paul Harrogan	New South Wales	1
Jason HetheringtonJason Hetherington Jason Hetherington was a rugby league player for the Gold Coast Chargers, Queensland and for the Australian national side....	Queensland	1
Rodney HoweRodney Howe Rodney Howe was a rugby league player for the Newcastle Knights, Western Reds, Melbourne Storm, New South Wales and for the ...	New South Wales	1
Brett KennyBrett Kenny Brett Kenny was one of the greatest players in rugby league during the 1980s....	New South Wales	1
Adrian LamAdrian Lam Adrian Lam is an assistant coach with the Cronulla Sharks National Rugby League team and former Papua New Guinea rugby leagu...	Queensland	1
Adam MacDougallAdam MacDougall Adam MacDougall is an Australian rugby league player who has just been released by the South Sydney Rabbitohs and will be pl...	New South Wales	1
Paul McGregor	New South Wales	1
Chris McKennaChris McKenna Chris McKenna is an Australian rugby league player for the Bradford Bulls in the English Super League competition and also f...	Queensland	1
Mal MeningaMal Meninga Mal Meninga was a legendary Australian rugby league centre. ...	Queensland	1
Steve Menzies	New South Wales	1
Anthony MinichielloAnthony Minichiello Anthony Minichiello of Italian Descent is an Australian rugby league player who plays for the Sydney Roosters in the Nationa...	New South Wales	1
Rod MorrisRod Morris Rod Morris is an Australian former rugby league player, a state and national representative front row forward who made two ...	Queensland	1
Steve MortimerSteve Mortimer Steve Mortimer, nicknamed Turvey after Turvey Park in Wagga Wagga where he hailed from was an Australian rugby league ha...	New South Wales	1
Steve PriceSteve Price Steve Price is an Australian Rugby League player....	Queensland	1
Wendell SailorWendell Sailor Wendell Sailor was one of the most famous players to have represented Australia in both Rugby Union and rugby league....	Queensland	1
Dale ShearerDale Shearer Dale Shearer was an Australian Aboriginal rugby league player. ...	Queensland	1
Royce SimmonsRoyce Simmons Royce Simmons is a former Australian rugby league test hooker, New South Wales representative and long-serving Penrith Panth...	New South Wales	1
Matt SingMatt Sing Summary Matthew Charles Sing is a rugby league player for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League competition....	Queensland	1
Billy SlaterBilly Slater Summary Billy Slater is an Australian rugby league player for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League competition and also ...	Queensland	1
Cameron SmithCameron Smith Cameron Smith is a rugby league player for the Melbourne Storm and the Queensland State of Origin Team....	Queensland	1
Jason Smith	Queensland	1
Gorden TallisGorden Tallis Gorden Tallis is widely regarded as one of the best rugby league players in the late 90's and early 00's....	Queensland	1
Brent TateBrent Tate Brent Tate is an Australian rugby league player for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition as well as...	Queensland	1
Johnathan ThurstonJohnathan Thurston Johnathan Dean Thurston is an Australian rugby league player who currently plays for the North Queensland Cowboys in the Nat...	Queensland	1
Shaun TimminsShaun Timmins Summary Shaun Timmins is an Australian and State representative rugby league player who played for the Illawarra Steelers and the St...	New South Wales	1
Kerrod WaltersKerrod Walters Kerrod Walters is an Australian former rugby league player....	Queensland	1
Willie MasonWillie Mason Willie Mason is an Australian rugby league player....	New South Wales	1
Shane WebckeShane Webcke Shane Webcke was an Australian rugby league player for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition....	Queensland	1
Peter WynnPeter Wynn Summary Peter Wynn was an Australian rugby league player for the Parramatta Eels in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership com...	New South Wales	1

Peter SterlingPeter Sterling

Peter Sterling, nicknamed Sterlo, was one of the greatest Australian rugby league players and a major contributor to Par...
also won Man of the Match in the exhibition match at Long Beach, California.

Wally Lewis Medal

The following players have been awarded the Wally LewisWally Lewis

Wally Lewis is a former rugby league footballer who was one of the most pre-eminent players of the 1980s....
Medal for player of the series.¹

Year	Player	State
2004	Craig FitzgibbonCraig Fitzgibbon Craig Fitzgibbon is a Rugby League player who plays for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League competition....	New South Wales
2005	Anthony MinichielloAnthony Minichiello Anthony Minichiello of Italian Descent is an Australian rugby league player who plays for the Sydney Roosters in the Nationa...	New South Wales
2006	Darren LockyerDarren Lockyer Darren Lockyer is a rugby league player and is the current captain of the Brisbane Broncos, Queensland and Australian rugby ...	Queensland
2007	Cameron SmithCameron Smith Cameron Smith is a rugby league player for the Melbourne Storm and the Queensland State of Origin Team....	Queensland
2008	Jonathan Thurston	Queensland

From 1992 to 2003 the Wally Lewis Medal was awarded by the Queensland Rugby LeagueQueensland Rugby League

The Queensland Rugby League is the governing body for the sport of Rugby league in Queensland....
for the Queensland player of the series.

Brad Fittler Medal

The following players have been awarded the Brad FittlerBrad Fittler

Bradley Scott Fittler AM is one of the all-time legends of rugby league in Australia....
Medal for New South Wales player of the series.

Year	Player
2005	Matt King
2006
2007
2008	Danny BuderusDanny Buderus Danny Buderus is a rugby league player for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League....

Ron McAuliffe Medal

The following players have been awarded the Ron McAuliffeRon McAuliffe

The late Ron Mcauliffe is the former chairman of the Queensland Rugby League and the Lang Park Trust....
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.

Year	Player
1992	Allan LangerAllan Langer Allan Langer, often nicknamed "The Little General", and commonly known as "Alf" or "Alfie", was an exceptional Australian ru...
1993	Bob LindnerBob Lindner Bob Lindner is an Australian former rugby league player and coach....
1994	Billy MooreBilly Moore Billy Moore may refer to the following people:...
1995	Gary LarsonGary Larson Gary Larson is the creator of The Far Side, a single panel comic strip which appeared in many newspapers for fourteen ye...
1996	Allan LangerAllan Langer Allan Langer, often nicknamed "The Little General", and commonly known as "Alf" or "Alfie", was an exceptional Australian ru...
1997	Robbie O'DavisRobbie O'Davis Robbie O'Davis was an Australian rugby league player for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League competition and ...
1998	Allan LangerAllan Langer Overview Allan Langer, often nicknamed "The Little General", and commonly known as "Alf" or "Alfie", was an exceptional Australian ru...
1999	Jason HetheringtonJason Hetherington Jason Hetherington was a rugby league player for the Gold Coast Chargers, Queensland and for the Australian national side....
2000	Darren SmithDarren Smith Darren Smith can refer to any of the following people:...
2001	Darren LockyerDarren Lockyer Darren Lockyer is a rugby league player and is the current captain of the Brisbane Broncos, Queensland and Australian rugby ...
2002	Shane WebckeShane Webcke Shane Webcke was an Australian rugby league player for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition....
2003	Darren LockyerDarren Lockyer Darren Lockyer is a rugby league player and is the current captain of the Brisbane Broncos, Queensland and Australian rugby ...
2004	Steve PriceSteve Price Steve Price is an Australian Rugby League player....
2005	Cameron SmithCameron Smith Summary Cameron Smith is a rugby league player for the Melbourne Storm and the Queensland State of Origin Team....
2006	Darren LockyerDarren Lockyer Summary Darren Lockyer is a rugby league player and is the current captain of the Brisbane Broncos, Queensland and Australian rugby ...
2007	Cameron SmithCameron Smith Cameron Smith is a rugby league player for the Melbourne Storm and the Queensland State of Origin Team....
2008	Petero CivonicevaPetero Civoniceva Petero Civoniceva is an Australian rugby league player for the Brisbane Broncos club in the National Rugby League competitio...

New South Wales captains

Years	Name	Matches
1980	Tommy RaudonikisTommy Raudonikis Tommy Raudonikis is an Australian rugby league identity ....	1
1981	Steve Rogers	1
1982 - 1983	Max KrilichFacts About Max Krilich Max Krilich is an Australian former rugby league player....	6
1984	Ray PriceRay Price (rugby league footballer) Ray Price OAM, born March 4, 1953, is a former dual-International footballer, who was nicknamed 'Mr Perpetual Motion' for hi...	2
1984 - 1985	Steve MortimerSteve Mortimer Steve Mortimer, nicknamed Turvey after Turvey Park in Wagga Wagga where he hailed from was an Australian rugby league ha...	4
1985 - 1988	Wayne PearceWayne Pearce Overview Wayne Pearce born Sydney, New South Wales, was an Australian rugby league player, an athletic Lock Forward for the Balmain T...	10
1989	Gavin MillerGavin Miller Gavin Miller was an Australian rugby league player who predominately played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks but also for ...	3
1990 - 1991	Ben Elias	6
1992 - 1994, 1998 - 1999	Laurie DaleyLaurie Daley Laurie Daley was a rugby league player in the Australian rugby league competition, primarily as a centre and then five-eight...	13
1995 - 1996, 1999 - 2001	Brad FittlerBrad Fittler Bradley Scott Fittler AM is one of the all-time legends of rugby league in Australia....	14
1997	Geoff TooveyGeoff Toovey Geoff Toovey is an Australian former professional rugby league player....	3
2002 - 2003	Andrew JohnsAndrew Johns Andrew "Joey" Johns is an Australian rugby league player....	6
2004 - 2008	Danny BuderusDanny Buderus Danny Buderus is a rugby league player for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League....	15

Peter SterlingPeter Sterling

Peter Sterling, nicknamed Sterlo, was one of the greatest Australian rugby league players and a major contributor to Par...
captained New South Wales in the exhibition match at Long Beach, California.

Queensland captains

Years	Name	Matches
1980	Arthur BeetsonArthur Beetson Arthur Henry Beetson, born January 22 1945 in Roma, Queensland, was a leading rugby league player for Queensland and Austral...	1
1981 - 1991	Wally LewisWally Lewis Wally Lewis is a former rugby league footballer who was one of the most pre-eminent players of the 1980s....	29¹
1988, 1990	Paul VautinPaul Vautin Paul "Fatty" Vautin, is a former Australian rugby league player and more famously, a media personality. ...	2
1992 - 1994	Mal MeningaMal Meninga Mal Meninga was a legendary Australian rugby league centre. ...	9
1995 - 1996	Trevor GillmeisterTrevor Gillmeister Trevor Gillmeister...	4
1996, 1998	Allan LangerAllan Langer Allan Langer, often nicknamed "The Little General", and commonly known as "Alf" or "Alfie", was an exceptional Australian ru...	4
1996 - 1997, 1999 - 2000	Adrian LamAdrian Lam Adrian Lam is an assistant coach with the Cronulla Sharks National Rugby League team and former Papua New Guinea rugby leagu...	8
2001 - 2003