who has scored the most tries in state of origin history
State of Origin results and statistics Most tries in a match: 3 – Chris Anderson (Game 3, 1983), 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), Valentine Holmes (Game 3, 2017). 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: 42 – Cameron Smith (2003–Present) Most consecutive matches: 36 – Johnathan Thurston (Game 1, 2005 – Game 3, 2016) Most tries in State of Origin career: 17 – Greg Inglis (2006–Present) Most points in State of Origin career: 212 (5 tries, 102 goals, 2 field goals) – Johnathan Thurston (2005–2017) Oldest player: Petero Civoniceva (36 years and 73 days – Game 3, 2012) Youngest player: Ben Ikin (18 years and 83 days – Game 1, 1995)
State of Origin series Foreign born players have also represented each state. New Zealand has had several players, such as Brad Thorn, Ben Te'o, Craig Smith, Willie Mason, Tonie Carroll, James Tamou and Karmichael Hunt play Origin. Tamou's selection by New South Wales in 2012 was controversial as he was born in Palmerston North and played for the Junior Kiwis, lived in New Zealand until he moved to Sydney when he was 13 and was included in the New Zealand Kiwis training squad for the 2011 Four Nations.[33] Both Hunt and Tamou played for Australia before being selected for State of Origin. Other players, such as Sam Kasiano and Jason Taumalolo are also eligible, creating concern in the New Zealand Rugby League.[34] Apart from representing Queensland, Brad Thorn is also a dual rugby international, having played international rugby league for Australia, and international rugby union for the All Blacks.