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Most recent series 2006 State of Origin: LOST Queensland 2 - New South Wales 1 Biggest win New South Wales 56 - 16 Queensland (Stadium Australia, Sydney; 7 June 2000) Biggest defeat Queensland 36 - 6 New South Wales (Lang Park, Brisbane; 23 May 1989) The New South Wales Rugby League team represents... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Most recent series 2006 State of Origin: LOST Queensland 2 - New South Wales 1 Biggest win New South Wales 56 - 16 Queensland (Stadium Australia, Sydney; 7 June 2000) Biggest defeat Queensland 36 - 6 New South Wales (Lang Park, Brisbane; 23 May 1989) The New South Wales Rugby League team represents... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Suncorp Stadium, formerly known as Lang Park, is the home of rugby league in Queensland. ... For other uses, see Brisbane (disambiguation). ... is the 143rd day of the year (144th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 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Also known as The Maroons in reference to the colour of their uniform, the Queensland side plays three matches each year against New South Wales. Like the NSW Origin side, the team is purely representative, with players being chosen from the National Rugby League and England's Super League. The National Rugby League (NRL) is the top league of professional rugby league football clubs in Australasia. ... Super League (Europe) began in March 1996 and is the only full-time professional rugby league competition operating in the northern hemisphere. ...

History

Before State of Origin

Main article: Rugby League State of Origin

Queensland first played rugby league against New South Wales in the new code's first year of 1908. New South Wales won every match between the two states until 1922, when the Maroons, with Cyril Connell playing at halfback, got their maiden victory. This was the start of Queensland's only golden period before the introduction of State of Origin. Players are selected to play for the state in which they played their first senior football, hence the name state of origin. Prior to 1980 players were selected for interstate matches on the basis of where they were playing their club football at the time. ... Cyril Connell may refer to: Cyril Connell Snr, former rugby league halfback father of Cyril Connell Jnr. ... A typical rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench. ...

As the twentieth century progressed, New South Wales proved to be the dominant team. The powerful New South Wales Rugby League premiership attracted many Queenslanders south of the border, and the "residential" selection policy meant that the Maroons would often be disadvantaged against New South Wales teams containing many Queenslanders playing in the New South Wales club competition. The old NSWRL Logo The New South Wales Rugby League premiership was a major rugby league competition run mostly in New South Wales, but later in other parts of the country between 1908 and 1994. ...

In the 1970s Queensland only won four matches, and it was decided that if New South Wales won the first two games of the 1980 series that there would be a State of Origin selection policy for the last game. This meant that selection would be based on the state a player made his senior debut in, not the state that he currently played in. Queensland's first truly representative team won the first State of Origin match 20-10 on 8 July 1980. After Queensland lost the first two games in 1981 the third match was again a State of Origin match. Queensland also won this game, and all subsequent series have been played under State of Origin rules. Image File history File links Flag_of_Queensland. ...

Queensland's overall record in interstate clashes in non-State of Origin matches was 54 wins, 8 draws and 159 losses in 221 games.

Between 1908 and 1979 Queensland also played matches against a number of touring Test teams. In 1983 the Queensland team toured Papua New Guinea and Great Britain.

State of Origin

In the inaugural State of Origin match in 1980, Queensland surprised all in a commanding 20-10 win over New South Wales. Arthur Beetson and Chris Close were the stars for Queensland, but Kerry Boustead scored Queensland's first ever try. This saw the new State of Origin rules applied a fairer game, saw it again in 1981. In 1981, legendary captain Arthur Beetson was ready to play before injury ruled him out, so he became coach of the team, and would remain so for the next three years. It seemed that State of Origin was still New South Wales dominate with New South Wales winning 15-0, but a remarkable comeback by Queensland saw them defeat New South Wales 22-15 with young captain Wally Lewis and Chris Close the stars of the comeback win. This match gave rugby league officials the decision that 1982 should have 2 state of origin matches and a decider if need be. Captain of the Australia national rugby league football team Arthur Henry Beetson OAM (born January 22, 1945 in Roma, Queensland) was a leading rugby league player for Queensland and Australia from 1964 to 1981. ... Chris Choppy Close is an Australian former rugby league player. ... Kerry Boustead After playing in Foley Shield matches for Innisfail, Queensland in 1977 for the first time and then being chosen in the early representative trial games the following year, Kerry Boustead played for Queensland Country in the annual clash with City. ... Captain of the Australia national rugby league football team Arthur Henry Beetson OAM (born January 22, 1945 in Roma, Queensland) was a leading rugby league player for Queensland and Australia from 1964 to 1981. ... Captain of the Australia national rugby league football team Wally Lewis (born December 1, 1959 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) is a former rugby league footballer who was one of the most pre-eminent players of the 1980s. ... Chris Choppy Close is an Australian former rugby league player. ...

In 1982, for the first time all three matches of the interstate series were played using 'origin' selection rules. New South Wales won their first State of Origin match in Game One, but this was not enough to stop Queensland winning the second and third games with Mal Meninga, Rod Morris and captain Wally Lewis the heroes for Queensland of the series. The next year New South Wales again won the first game, but Queensland dominated the series winning the final two games with Wally Lewis being the saviour for Queensland. In 1984, Queensland won the first two games for the series, dominating the series, with Kerry Boustead and Wally Lewis the stars of the series, New South Wales won the final match. Australian national rugby league team captain Malcolm Norman Meninga AM (born on the 8th of July, 1960 in Bundaberg, Queensland) is an Australian rugby league identity. ... Rod Morris is an Australian former rugby league player, a state and national representative front row forward who made two Kangaroo tours. ... Captain of the Australia national rugby league football team Wally Lewis (born December 1, 1959 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) is a former rugby league footballer who was one of the most pre-eminent players of the 1980s. ... Captain of the Australia national rugby league football team Wally Lewis (born December 1, 1959 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) is a former rugby league footballer who was one of the most pre-eminent players of the 1980s. ... Kerry Boustead After playing in Foley Shield matches for Innisfail, Queensland in 1977 for the first time and then being chosen in the early representative trial games the following year, Kerry Boustead played for Queensland Country in the annual clash with City. ... Captain of the Australia national rugby league football team Wally Lewis (born December 1, 1959 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) is a former rugby league footballer who was one of the most pre-eminent players of the 1980s. ...

In 1985, Queensland saw their first ever series loss to New South Wales, for the first time, New South Wales were dominate through the series. Queensland's poor performance could be seen as Arthur Beetson retiring as coach or New South Wales halfback Steve Mortimer in good form. Queensland lost the first two matches but won the third match. Under new coach, Wayne Bennett, the 1986 series saw Queensland play a lot better but the scoreboard didn't show, Queensland lost all 3 games, only by small margins for each game, but the fact was New South Wales had whitewashed Queensland. Captain of the Australia national rugby league football team Arthur Henry Beetson OAM (born January 22, 1945 in Roma, Queensland) was a leading rugby league player for Queensland and Australia from 1964 to 1981. ... In action for the Bulldogs Steve Mortimer, nicknamed Turvey after Turvey Park in Wagga Wagga where he hailed from was an Australian Rugby League halfback. ... Wayne Bennett (born January 1, 1950) is a rugby league football identity. ...

In 1987, looking for redemption, Queensland lost the first game to New South Wales, but managed to win the last two games giving Wayne Bennett his first series win. Allan Langer debut in the 1987 series saw Queensland win their first series since 1984, Langer went on to play 34 games for Queensland. In the exhibition match fourth game of 1987 in the USA, Queensland couldn't manage to win. In 1988, the introduction of Queensland based clubs for the first grade competition Brisbane Broncos and Gold Coast, saw more wealth of talent for Queensland. In 1988 and 1989 it was Allan Langer and Wally Lewis's formidable halves partnership that had them dominate both series winning all 6 matches and not letting New South Wales win. Wayne Bennett won the 1988 series while returning coach Arthur Beetson won the 1989 series. Wayne Bennett (born January 1, 1950) is a rugby league football identity. ... Allan Jeffery Langer AM (born 30 July, 1966 in Ipswich, Queensland), often nicknamed The Little General, and commonly known as Alf or Alfie, is an Australian former rugby league half-back. ... For information on the current season of the Brisbane Broncos, see Brisbane Broncos 2007. ... Gold Coast are a rugby league team who played in the NSWRL competition from 1988-1997, and the NRL in 1998. ... Allan Jeffery Langer AM (born 30 July, 1966 in Ipswich, Queensland), often nicknamed The Little General, and commonly known as Alf or Alfie, is an Australian former rugby league half-back. ... Captain of the Australia national rugby league football team Wally Lewis (born December 1, 1959 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) is a former rugby league footballer who was one of the most pre-eminent players of the 1980s. ... Captain of the Australia national rugby league football team Arthur Henry Beetson OAM (born January 22, 1945 in Roma, Queensland) was a leading rugby league player for Queensland and Australia from 1964 to 1981. ...

In 1990, the New South Wales team managed to win their first game since 1987, and going on to defeat the Queensland team 2-1 in the series, giving Queensland coach Arthur Beetson his first ever series loss with the team. In 1991, it was Queensland legend Wally Lewis, now known as the King, last series. With a new coach, Grahame Lowe, Queensland won the first game, before New South Wales won the second. With Lewis's last game, the decider, the Queensland team managed to win the game by two points and give Lewis the perfect sendoff. Captain of the Australia national rugby league football team Arthur Henry Beetson OAM (born January 22, 1945 in Roma, Queensland) was a leading rugby league player for Queensland and Australia from 1964 to 1981. ... Captain of the Australia national rugby league football team Wally Lewis (born December 1, 1959 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) is a former rugby league footballer who was one of the most pre-eminent players of the 1980s. ...

For the series 1992 to 1994 it seemed that Wally Lewis was sorely missed, losing a record three series in a row. With veteran Mal Meninga taking over as captain, Lowe continuing as coach, the Queensland team were unable to show any spark against New South Wales. They were able to win a game in each of the series in 1992, 1993, and 1994. The King Wally Lewis took over coaching for the Queensland team in 1993 and 1994, the QRL hoping he would revive some spark to the team. Australian national rugby league team captain Malcolm Norman Meninga AM (born on the 8th of July, 1960 in Bundaberg, Queensland) is an Australian rugby league identity. ... Captain of the Australia national rugby league football team Wally Lewis (born December 1, 1959 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) is a former rugby league footballer who was one of the most pre-eminent players of the 1980s. ...

In 1995, the Queensland team was noticeably hampered being unable to select players from the Super League teams, most notably the Brisbane Broncos. With new coach and former Queensland captain Paul Vautin, the Queensland team were apparently going to be belted by the New South Wales team. It was not to be. In one of the biggest upsets in Origin history, the baby Queensland team defied all betting odds and whitewashed the New South Wales team 3-0. In 1996, New South Wales got their revenge and whitewashed the Queensland team. In 1997, during the Super League War and the rival Super League Tri-series with another Queensland, New South Wales and New Zealand representative teams. Queensland were unable to win the series ending Vautin's reign as coach. For information on the current season of the Brisbane Broncos, see Brisbane Broncos 2007. ... Paul Fatty Vautin(born July 24, 1959), is a former Australian Rugby League player and more famously, a media personality. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Super League (Australia). ...

In 1998, Queensland re-employed Wayne Bennett as coach of the team who only wanted a one year stint at the team. With the Super League War over, Queensland was able to pick a great side again. Allan Langer returned in style in a man of the match appearance guiding the Queensland team to a close 24-23 win in the first game. New South Wales won the second, but Queensland dominated the third and won. With new coach and former Queensland player Mark Murray at the helm the Queensland team won the first before losing the second. In controversial circumstances, Queensland were locked up at 6 all at half-time, scored with 8 minutes to go making it 10-6 seemingly wrapping up the game, but New South Wales scored and missed the conversion to finish the game 10-all, making it the first drawn game and series in State of Origin history. Queensland won the series by retaining the drawn shield. 2000 was a forgettable series, captain Gorden Tallis was sent from the field for dissent to referee Bill Harrigan in a 20-16 loss in Game One. Queensland lost Game Two 28-10 before suffering their worst ever State of Origin defeat 56-16 in Game Three to cap a 3-0 wipewish of the series. Mark Murray is the third president of Grand Valley State University, serving since 2001. ... Gorden Tallis (born July 27, 1973) was an exceptional rugby league player who played from 1992 to 2004. ...

In 2001, Wayne Bennett again took over after their humiliating 3-0 loss in 2000. Queensland won the first game decisively however injuries saw them lose the second game and those injuries were still there for Game Three. This saw coach Bennett take a huge risk, bringing out of retirement Allan Langer to make a miraculous comeback. Although some thought Langer couldn't rise to the challenge, the great halfback inspired Queensland to a win in the final game 40-14. In 2002, Langer again returned however Queensland were thumped in Game One 32-4. Queensland won Game Two 26-18 in spite of a horror debut by winger Justin Hodges who gifted New South Wales two tries via ingoal mistakes. The third game proved to be Langers final game, but a miraculous last minute try by back rower Dane Carlaw saw Queensland draw level with New South Wales 18-all. The game could have be won by Queensland if Lote Tuquri had converted the Carlaw try, but the conversion was wide thus resulting in the second drawn series in Origin history with Queensland retaining the shield. Wayne Bennett (born January 1, 1950) is a rugby league football identity. ... Allan Jeffery Langer AM (born 30 July, 1966 in Ipswich, Queensland), often nicknamed The Little General, and commonly known as Alf or Alfie, is an Australian former rugby league half-back. ... Justin Hodges (born 25 May, 1982 in Cairns, Queensland) is an Australian professional rugby league player for the Brisbane Broncos, Queensland Maroons and Australian Kangaroos teams. ... Dane Carlaw (born February 21, 1980 in Brisbane, Queensland) is a rugby league player for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition. ... Lote Tuquri is a former professional rugby league player and a current rugby union player. ...

With the 2003 series, began the New South Wales dominance of Origin. New South Wales won a hard fought first game 25-12 before disposing of Queensland 27-4 in Game Two. The Queensland team took their anger out by flogging New South Wales in the dead rubber third game 36-6. Queensland however could not stop New South Wales taking the 2004 series 2-1 even with new coach Michael Hagan, when Brad Fittler came out of representative retirement for New South Wales to help them defeat Queensland. Game One was notable for being the first State of Origin game to go into Golden Point extra time, with Shaun Timmins kicking the winning field goal for New South Wales to win 9-8. Queensland won Game Two 22-18 on the back of an incredible try to winger Billy Slater the game in which Fitter returned. New South Wales wouldn't be denied in Game Three, winning 36-14 on the back of an inspirational performance by Fittler. The 2005 series again was not much better for Queensland in spite of a Game One win in Golden Point extra time due to an intercept try to Matthew Bowen off a wayward Brett Kimmorley pass. Queensland however failed to dominate the series losing the final two matches to lose again to New South Wales after halfback Andrew Johns made a memorable return for the final two games. Queensland's 2005 series loss marked their third straight series defeat to New South Wales. Michael Hagan (born August 12, 1964) is a former premiership-winning rugby league player and Queensland State of Origin representative. ... Bradley Scott Fittler AM (born 5 February, 1972 in Auburn, New South Wales) is a former Australian rugby league player and current coach of the Sydney Roosters. ... Shaun Timmins is an Australian Rugby League player who plays for the St. ... Billy Slater (born June 18, 1983 in Nambour, Queensland) is an Australian rugby league player for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition. ... For the NFL Strong Safety, see Matt Bowen (football player). ... Brett Noddy Kimmorley (born September 15, 1976 in Belmont, NSW) is an Australian rugby league player. ... This article is about the rugby league player. ...

In 2006, former Queensland great Mal Meninga took the helm of coach and he took a big risk in Game One to have 7 debutantes against a formidable New South Wales side. This showed in the opening 30 minutes where mistakes were made and New South Wales dominated on the scoreboard. A comeback in the second half wasn't enough to win, New South Wales getting home 17-16 on the back of a field goal in the final moments by halfback and last minute Blues replacement Brett Finch. This put coach Meninga and captain Darren Lockyer under intense criticism by New South Wales media. The second game however saw the fired up Queensland team defeat New South Wales easily 30-6. In the third and deciding game, Queensland found themselves down 14-4 with 9 minutes to go after some controversial refereeing decisions. However a miraculous comeback started by Johnathan Thurston and Brent Tate and an intercept try by Lockyer saw them steal the win and the series. Australian national rugby league team captain Malcolm Norman Meninga AM (born on the 8th of July, 1960 in Bundaberg, Queensland) is an Australian rugby league identity. ... Brett Finch (born August 20, 1981 in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian Rugby League player for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League competition. ... Darren Lockyer (born 24 March 1977) is an Australian professional rugby league player and current captain of the Brisbane Broncos, Queensland and Australian rugby league teams. ... Johnathan Dean Thurston (born 25 April 1983 in Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian professional rugby league player who currently plays for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League competition as well as Queensland and Australia. ... Brent Tate (born March 3, 1982 in Roma, Queensland) is an Australian professional rugby league player. ...

In 2007, Queensland were the bookies' favourites for the first time in a long time. Queensland were down 18-6 at half time but came back with 19 unanswered points to win the first game by a score of 25-18. Queensland went on to win the second game 10-6 and win the series. This was Queensland's first win in 12 attempts at Telstra Stadium.

Queensland Players

Main article: Queensland State of Origin Players

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Origin Greats

As part of the 25 year celebrations in 2005, Queensland named 25 legends for each year before that.^[1]

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Greatest Ever Team

Queensland have named their best 17.^[2]

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Current Team

Team for the 2007 series, Game III.

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Queensland Residents

Since 1988 a Queensland Residents team has been selected from players in QRL competitions (as opposed to the National Rugby League or its antecedents). The National Rugby League (NRL) is the top league of professional rugby league football clubs in Australasia. ...

Against New South Wales Residents

The Queensland Residents team has played a New South Wales Residents (consisting of New South Wales players not in the top grade competition) team since 1994 as a curtain-raiser to one of the State of Origin matches. Queensland has won the Residents game in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2003.

Against Western Australia

Each year since 2003 the Queensland Residents team has played Western Australia. Queensland has the matches in 2003 and 2004, both of which were played in Perth. Western Australia will travel to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland to play the match in 2005. Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Location of Perth within Australia This article is about the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia. ... Population: 282,645* (2005)[1] (11th) Location: 100 km from Brisbane State District: Caloundra, Maroochydore, Kawana, Noosa, Nicklin Federal Division: Fisher, Fairfax The Sunshine Coast (population 282,645 with up to an additional 50,000 in visitors and seasonal workers) is a coastal region located in South East Queensland, north... Slogan or Nickname: Sunshine State, Smart State Motto(s): Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Anna Bligh (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 28  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $158,506 (3rd... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Tours

The Queensland Residents team under took a number of overseas tours between 1988 (when the Brisbane Broncos were formed) and 1995. They have toured New Zealand (1988, 1990, 1992), Papua New Guinea (1989, 1995), France (1989), Fiji (1992, 1993), Western Samoa (1993), Tonga (1993) and South Africa (1994). For information on the current season of the Brisbane Broncos, see Brisbane Broncos 2007. ...

References

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See also

• State of Origin
• National Rugby League
• Queensland Wizard Cup
• Queensland Rugby League
• New South Wales Rugby League