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)
Try In rugby union, a try is worth five points, in rugby league, four. Although a try is worth less in rugby league, it is more often the main method of scoring due to the smaller value of a goal kick and surety of possession. In rugby union, however, there is heavier reliance placed on goals to accumulate points at elite levels due to the significant value of goals and the defending team's skills.