State of Origin
NSW Blues v Queensland Maroons

All articles are written by Sean Fagan of RL1908.com

"The blue of hope against the deep red [maroon] of defiance."
From Pioneers of Rugby League by Sean Fagan.

For almost a century the New South Wales "Blues" and Queensland "Maroons" have been battling each other.

Now under State of Origin Rugby League, the determination to win is as strong as ever.

The rivalry of Origin is built upon the foundations laid by the "traditional era" between 1908 and 1981.

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NSW v QLD History

Before Origin: 1908 - 1981

The First State of Origin Match (1980)

State of Origin History: 1981 - present

Origin Game 3 "Deciders" (in Sydney)

Origin of State Colours

NSW v QLD - Before Rugby League

When Both States Wore Blue

The Origin of 'State-of-Origin'

"Jumping Jacks" of Inter-State Footy

The Maroon Giants (1920s)

A Maroon Renaissance (1950s)

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All-Time Statistics: 1908 - present

Origin Statistics: 1980 - present

State of Origin Match Results: 1980 - present

NSW v Qld Series Results: 1908 - present