who has won state of origin the most
State of Origin series Of the 36 full series played, Queensland have won 21, New South Wales 13, with 2 series drawn (Queensland retained the Shield on both occasions as the previous year's winner). With the addition of three one-off games that were played in 1980, 1981 and 1987, the total number of games played is 108. Queensland have won 58, New South Wales have won 48, with 2 matches being drawn.[37]
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)