How Well Do You Know the History of Rugby League's State of Origin?
Test your knowledge of the epic battle between New South Wales and Queensland in the State of Origin series!
1. When was the first State of Origin match played?
2. Which player is regarded as scoring the first try in State of Origin history?
Mal Meninga
Chris Close
Arthur Beetson
Kerry Boustead
3. Which team won the first State of Origin series?
New South Wales
Queensland
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4. Who holds the record for the most State of Origin points scored?
Wally Lewis
Andrew Johns
Darren Lockyer
Johnathan Thurston
5. Which coach has the most State of Origin series wins?
Wayne Bennett
Phil Gould
Mal Meninga
Craig Bellamy
6. How many games typically make up a State of Origin series?
7. Which stadium hosted the first State of Origin game?
Lang Park
Sydney Cricket Ground
ANZ Stadium
Sunshine Coast Stadium
8. Who is known as the 'King of Origin'?
Wally Lewis
Darren Lockyer
Paul Gallen
Cameron Smith
9. Which referee has officiated the most State of Origin games?
Bill Harrigan
Ben Cummins
Shayne Hayne
Gerry Sutton
10. Who was the first female to referee a State of Origin game?
Kasey Badger
Belinda Sleeman
Kasey Child
Shelley Williams
11. What is the record margin of victory in a State of Origin game?
30 points
40 points
50 points
60 points
12. Which player is the youngest to ever play in a State of Origin match?
Ben Ikin
Israel Folau
Brad Fittler
Jarryd Hayne
13. In what year did the first series-deciding 'Golden Point' match take place?
14. Which player has made the most State of Origin appearances?
Cameron Smith
Darren Lockyer
Billy Slater
Johnathan Thurston
15. Which player holds the record for the most tries scored in a single State of Origin game?
Mal Meninga
Tom Trbojevic
Greg Inglis
Dane Gagai
