Queensland lead the all-time State of Origin record with 27 series victories compared to 18 for New South Wales, with two series ending in draws (1999 and 2002). The rivalry began in 1980 with a standalone match at Lang Park in Brisbane and expanded to the best-of-three format from 1982 onwards. The Maroons have been particularly dominant since the turn of the century, winning 17 of 26 series from 2001 to 2026, including an unprecedented eight consecutive titles from 2006 to 2013.
The 2026 series saw New South Wales claim a 2-1 victory after the Blues defeated Queensland 30-12 in the Game 3 decider at Suncorp Stadium on 8 July. Nathan Cleary was named both Player of the Match and Wally Lewis Medal winner as Player of the Series, posting 18 points from two tries and five goals. The result ended Queensland’s bid for a fourth series win in five years under Billy Slater and gave the Blues their first series triumph since 2024.
State of Origin Overall Record
The following table summarises the all-time head-to-head record across 46 editions of the State of Origin from 1980 to 2025.
| Team | Series Wins | Series Losses | Drawn Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland Maroons | 27 | 18 | 2 |
| New South Wales Blues | 18 | 27 | 2 |
Queensland’s dominance becomes even more pronounced when examining the modern era. Since 2006, the Maroons have won 14 of the 20 series contested, losing only six times. The Blues’ most recent period of sustained success came from 2018 to 2021, winning three of four series before Queensland regained control.
Complete State of Origin Winners List (1980-2026)
The 1980 and 1981 editions were standalone matches rather than a best-of-three series.Officials introduced the best-of-three series format in 1982, and it has remained the standard ever since.
Organisers staged an additional exhibition match in the United States in 1987, with New South Wales winning the game, although it did not count towards the official series result.
The 1999 and 2002 series ended in draws because each team won one match and the third finished in a tie. At the time, the competition did not use an overtime rule to determine a series winner.
State of Origin Winners List
| Year | Winner | Wins | Losses | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | New South Wales | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | New South Wales | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | New South Wales | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | New South Wales | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | New South Wales | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | New South Wales | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | Queensland | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | New South Wales | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | New South Wales | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | New South Wales | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | Drawn Series | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | New South Wales | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | Drawn Series | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | New South Wales | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | New South Wales | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | Queensland | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | New South Wales | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | New South Wales | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | New South Wales | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | New South Wales | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | Queensland | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | Queensland | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | New South Wales | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | New South Wales | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | Queensland | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | Queensland | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | Queensland | 1 | 0 | 0 |
State of Origin Results by Decade
Breaking down the results by decade reveals how the balance of power has shifted between the two states across different eras of rugby league.
| Decade | Queensland Wins | NSW Wins | Drawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990s | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020s (2020-2025) | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Queensland dominated the 1980s, winning seven of the nine series including 3-0 whitewashes in 1988 and 1989. The 1990s represented the most competitive decade in Origin history, with NSW winning five series to Queensland’s four, plus a drawn series in 1999. The Maroons reclaimed dominance from 2006 onwards and have controlled the rivalry for the majority of the past two decades.
Queensland’s Eight-Year Dynasty (2006-2013)
The most dominant stretch in State of Origin history belongs to Queensland’s eight consecutive series victories from 2006 to 2013. This period redefined the rivalry and established several records that may never be broken.
- Eight consecutive series wins from 2006 to 2013 remains the longest winning streak in Origin history
- A 3-0 whitewash in 2010 marked only the fourth clean sweep since the series format began in 1982
- Queensland lost only 7 of the 24 matches played across the eight-year period
- Johnathan Thurston, Cameron Smith, Billy Slater, and Greg Inglis formed the core of the dynasty, with all four playing in every series during this stretch
- Cameron Smith captained the Maroons through the peak of the dynasty and finished with a record 42 Origin appearances
The dynasty ended in 2014 when NSW won the series 2-1, with the Blues’ victory at ANZ Stadium in Game 2 breaking the Maroons’ stranglehold on the rivalry.
3-0 Whitewashes in State of Origin History
Teams have recorded only six clean sweeps across 44 best-of-three series from 1982 to 2025, underlining how rarely either side dominates all three matches.
| Year | Winner | Games Won |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Queensland | 3-0 |
| 2000 | New South Wales | 3-0 |
| 1996 | New South Wales | 3-0 |
| 1995 | Queensland | 3-0 |
| 1989 | Queensland | 3-0 |
| 1988 | Queensland | 3-0 |
| 1986 | New South Wales | 3-0 |
Queensland have recorded four 3-0 whitewashes compared to three for NSW. The most recent clean sweep was Queensland’s dominant 2010 series, where the Maroons won all three games under Mal Meninga’s coaching. NSW’s last whitewash came in 2000, making it 26 years since the Blues have swept a series.
State of Origin 2026 Results
New South Wales won the 2026 Ampol State of Origin series 2-1, claiming the shield with a commanding Game 3 victory at Suncorp Stadium. Nathan Cleary was named Wally Lewis Medal winner as Player of the Series.
| Game | Venue | City | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Accor Stadium | Sydney | Wednesday, 27 May 2026 | NSW 22-20 QLD |
| Game 2 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Melbourne | Wednesday, 17 June 2026 | QLD 44-24 NSW |
| Game 3 | Suncorp Stadium | Brisbane | Wednesday, 8 July 2026 | NSW 30-12 QLD |
Channel 9 broadcast all three men’s matches live and free across Australia, with each game kicking off at 8:05 PM AEST. The Blues trailed 20-0 in Game 1 before producing the biggest comeback in Origin history, then suffered a second-half collapse in Melbourne as Selwyn Cobbo’s hat-trick powered Queensland to a 44-24 win that forced the decider.
Game 3 at Suncorp Stadium saw New South Wales take control from the outset, winning 30-12 to clinch the series on Queensland’s home ground. The result made it two decider victories in Brisbane for the Blues in three years, following their 14-4 win at the same venue in 2024.
Queensland’s 27 State of Origin Series Wins Cement the Maroons as the Most Successful Team
Queensland’s 27 series victories compared to 18 for New South Wales across 47 editions of the State of Origin make the Maroons the clear historical leaders in Australian rugby league’s greatest rivalry. The eight-year dynasty from 2006 to 2013 stands as the defining era, though the Maroons have continued to perform strongly since, winning four of the seven series from 2020 to 2026.
New South Wales’ strength has come in bursts, with their most successful periods running from 1992 to 1994 and from 2018 to 2021. More recently, the Blues have shown a growing ability to win in hostile territory, claiming back-to-back decider victories at Suncorp Stadium in 2024 and 2026. Nathan Cleary’s Wally Lewis Medal performance in the 30-12 Game 3 win gave the Blues their 18th series triumph and confirmed their credentials as genuine contenders in Queensland’s Brisbane fortress.
Queensland’s 27 series titles still lead, but NSW’s Suncorp decider form is closing the gap.
