The State of Origin is the biggest event on the NRL betting calendar, and punters can dive into the latest State of Origin odds, betting markets, match tips, and Game 1, Game 2 and Game 3 predictions right here at Ladbrokes Australia. Whether you’re backing the Queensland Maroons or the New South Wales Blues, this comprehensive State of Origin betting guide covers everything from head‑to‑head odds, line betting, try‑scorer markets, Origin series betting, and expert insights to help you bet smarter throughout the entire NRL State of Origin series. With updated prices, key stats, team news and Origin‑specific wagering options, Ladbrokes is your home for NRL State of Origin tips, Origin odds, and all the essential betting info you need for Australia’s fiercest rugby league rivalry.
2026 State Of Origin Series Results & Recap
The NSW Blues won the 2026 State of Origin Series 2–1, producing one of the most dramatic and unpredictable trilogies in Origin history. NSW pulled off a record comeback in Game 1, overturning a 20–0 deficit to win 22–20 after Kalyn Ponga’s send‑off flipped the contest and James Tedesco scored a 79th‑minute match‑winner. Queensland responded with a 44–24 demolition at the MCG in Game 2, unleashing a 36‑point second‑half avalanche led by Selwyn Cobbo’s hat‑trick and Cameron Munster’s masterclass. That set up a blockbuster decider at Suncorp Stadium, where NSW stunned the Maroons 30–12, breaking a 21‑year decider drought at the venue to seal the 2026 State of Origin shield. Nathan Cleary produced a career‑defining masterclass with two tries, five goals and total control, backed by standout performances from Liam Martin, Hudson Young, Payne Haas and Cameron Murray, while Queensland were left lamenting errors, a bungled Kalyn Ponga overlap and several contentious moments as NSW’s physicality, discipline and big‑moment execution silenced the cauldron and delivered one of the great Origin upsets. The win narrows the all‑time tally, but Queensland still lead the Origin ledger with 25 series wins, ahead of NSW on 18.
- NSW won the 2026 series 2–1
- Game 1: NSW 22–20 – biggest comeback in Origin history
- Game 2: QLD 44–24 – Cobbo hat‑trick, Munster masterclass
- Game 3: NSW 30–12 – Blues break 21‑year Suncorp decider drought
- Nathan Cleary dominated the series – top points scorer, Wally Lewis Medal
- Selwyn Cobbo was top try scorer
- Controversial calls: Ponga send‑off (Game 1), Staggs sin bin (Game 2), Cobbo obstruction ruling (Game 3)
- Queensland remain all‑time leaders: 25 series wins to NSW’s 18
Latest State of Origin News, Previews & Predictions
As well as the action of the annual NRL Premiership the Rugby League season in Australia is highlighted by a number of representative matches including the coveted State of Origin series.
The State of Origin Odds are primarily broken down on the head-to-head market played between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues. It’s a fierce clash that pits mate against mate and state against state in a time honoured Rugby League rivalry dating back to its inaugural series in 1980.
Considered the toughest representative Rugby League competition in not only Australia but the world, huge numbers of fans tune in for the series that provides plenty of top State of Origin betting opportunities as well.
The series as we know it today is a best-of-three clash with the teams featuring the season’s best NRL players. Held between May and July the Maroons and Blues compete for the State of Origin shield and considerable bragging rights.
2026 State Of Origin Series
- 2026 State Of Origin Dates: May 27 – July 8, 2026
- 2026 State of Origin Champions: New South Wales Blues
- 2026 State Of Origin Game 1 Winners: New South Wales Blues (22-20)
- 2026 State Of Origin Game 2 Winners: Queensland Maroons (44-24)
- 2026 State Of Origin Game 3 Winners: New South Wales Blues (30-12)
- Queensland Coach: Billy Slater
- New South Wales Coach: Laurie Daley
- Series Score: NSW 2 – 1 QLD
- Player of the Series (Wally Lewis Medal): Nathan Cleary (NSW)
- Top Points Scorer: Nathan Cleary (NSW, 36 points)
- Top Try Scorer: Selwyn Cobbo (QLD, 4 tries)
State Of Origin 2026 Game 1 Results
STATE OF ORIGIN GAME 1 PREVIEW
New South Wales Blues (22) defeated the Queensland Maroons (20)
- Winners: New South Wales Blues
- Score: New South Wales Blues 22 – 20 Queensland Maroons
- Date: Wednesday May 27, 2026
- Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
- Kick-Off: 8:05pm (AEST)
- Player of the Match: Nathan Cleary (NSW halfback)
NSW pulled off one of the greatest Origin escapes ever, storming back from 20–0 down to beat Queensland 22–20 in a rain‑soaked 2026 Ampol State of Origin Game 1 at Accor Stadium, with a 79th‑minute James Tedesco match‑winner capping a historic turnaround. Queensland dominated the opening half through early tries to Rob Toia, Tom Flegler and Hamiso Tabuai‑Fidow, all steered by a sharp Sam Walker, before the contest flipped when Kalyn Ponga was sent off in the 57th minute for a shoulder charge on Tolutau Koula. From there NSW surged: debutant Ethan Strange sparked the revival with a try, Nathan Cleary produced a masterclass with a 40/20, a try and two assists, and finally launched the towering bomb that Tedesco juggled and grounded for the decisive blow. The 79,186 crowd erupted as Cleary’s conversion sealed the Blues’ biggest comeback in Origin history. The result sends NSW to the MCG for Game 2 with a 1–0 series lead and all the momentum, while Queensland face major selection and disciplinary headaches — particularly around Ponga’s availability — as they attempt to keep the series alive.
State Of Origin 2026 Game 2 Results
STATE OF ORIGIN GAME 2 PREVIEW
Queensland Maroons (44) defeated the New South Wales Blues (24)
- Winners: Queensland Maroons
- Score: Queensland Maroons 44 – 24 New South Wales Blues
- Date: Wednesday June 17, 2026
- Venue: MCG, Melbourne
- Kick-Off: 8:05pm (AEST)
- Player of the Match: Sam Walker (Queensland)
The Queensland Maroons kept the 2026 State of Origin series alive in spectacular fashion, storming back from a 12-8 half-time deficit to demolish the NSW Blues 44-24 in Game 2 at the MCG in front of a record-breaking crowd of 91,761. Despite early dominance from the Blues—propelled by first-half tries from Kotoni Staggs and debutant Mark Nawaqanitawase—Queensland unleashed a historic second-half onslaught that saw them pile on 36 points in what was a nightmare scenario for NSW backers. Cameron Munster masterfully orchestrated the attack, setting up a stunning hat-trick for winger Selwyn Cobbo, while Jojo Fifita, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, and Lindsay Collins all crossed the stripe to break the game wide open. For NSW, Kotoni Staggs’ 64th-minute sin bin put the final nail in the coffin, overshadowing Nawaqanitawase’s second-half double and a late Mitchell Barnett consolation try. With the series now locked at 1-1 and head-to-head markets set to flare, punters are bracing for an epic, winner-takes-all decider at Suncorp Stadium on July 8.
State Of Origin 2026 Game 3 Results
STATE OF ORIGIN GAME 3 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS
Queensland Maroons v New South Wales Blues
- Winners: New South Wales Blues
- Result: New South Wales Blues 30 – 12 Queensland Maroons
- Score: TBD
- Date: Wednesday July 8, 2026
- Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- Kick-Off: 8:05pm (local time)
- Man Of The Match: Nathan Cleary (NSW)
The NSW Blues stunned Queensland at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, producing a commanding 30–12 boilover to clinch the 2026 State of Origin shield and snap a 21‑year decider drought at the venue. Under fire after heavy defeat in Games 2, NSW delivered their most complete performance of the series, built on control, discipline and relentless middle‑third pressure. Nathan Cleary was the undisputed star, scoring two tries, kicking five from five, and steering the Blues with a tactical masterclass that earned him the Wally Lewis Medal. NSW dominated early field position through Cleary and Mitchell Moses, while Liam Martin, Hudson Young, Payne Haas and Mitch Barnett brought brutal line‑speed and momentum. Queensland’s attack repeatedly faltered — a bungled Kalyn Ponga overlap, a costly error from Selwyn Cobbo, and a string of contentious moments that had Maroons fans fuming. NSW’s tries came through power, precision and patience: Cleary’s solo surge for the opener, a sweeping movement finished by Cleary again, and Cameron Murray crashing over to make it 18–0 as Suncorp fell silent. A brief spark from Hamiso Tabuai‑Fidow wasn’t enough to turn the tide, with NSW’s defensive steel and game management shutting down every late Queensland push. In the end, the Blues’ composure, physicality and Cleary’s brilliance delivered a famous Origin triumph in the heart of Brisbane — a statement win that sealed the series and rewrote the Suncorp narrative.
State of Origin Betting
State of Origin betting provides fans with lots of chances to support their state and get behind the game’s best NRL players at representative level.
There are State of Origin odds offered on everything from the overall series winners to the Wally Lewis Medal winner awarded to the best player of the season.
The standard head-to-head NRL odds are also open for all three State of Origin games with either Queensland or New South Wales favourites in betting depending on factors like team selections and the results of earlier games.
The most popular markets are the State of Origin Series Winners with even odds usually open on both teams pre-season.
State of Origin Teams
Just two teams face off in the State of Origin series with Queensland taking on New South Wales as the country’s two leading Rugby League states come face to face.
State of Origin history between “The Maroons” and “The Blues” dates back to the 1980s and Queensland are colloquially known as “Cane Toads” and New South Wales as “Cockroaches”. Each season selectors draw players from across the 17 NRL Teams to play in State of Origin, the representative players subsequently missing Premiership games for their clubs that impacts NRL betting.
State of Origin players are selected according to the state for which they played their first senior rugby league games.
State of Origin Records & Facts
State of Origin history shows some incredible rugby league records have been achieved during the series with team records dominated by Queensland who have defeated the Blues more times in both consecutive games and series over the years.
Team Records
- Largest Winning Margin: 46 points – Queensland 52 vs 6 New South Wales in Game 3, 2015
- Most Consecutive Games Won: 8 games – Queensland from Game 3 1987 – Game 3 1989
- Most Consecutive Series Won: Queensland (2006 – 2013)
Player Records
- Most Games Played: 42 – QLD’s Cameron Smith (2003 – present)
- Most Consecutive Games Played: 36 – QLD’s Johnathan Thurston (2005 – 2016)
- Most Games Captained: 41 – QLD’s Cameron Smith (2003 – 2017)
- Most Points Scored: 212 – QLD’s Johnathan Thurston (2005 – present)
- Most Tries Scored: 17 – QLD’s Greg Inglis (2006 – present)
Coaching Records
- Queensland’s coach from 2006 – 2015 Mal Meninga holds all of the State of Origin coaching record for the most games (33), most wins (22) and most series victories
State of Origin Winners
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NEW SOUTH WALES | QUEENSLAND | 2-1 |
| 2025 | QUEENSLAND | NEW SOUTH WALES | 2-1 |
| 2024 | NEW SOUTH WALES | QUEENSLAND | 2-1 |
| 2023 | QUEENSLAND | NEW SOUTH WALES | 2-1 |
| 2022 | QUEENSLAND | NEW SOUTH WALES | 2-1 |
| 2021 | NEW SOUTH WALES | QUEENSLAND | 2-1 |
| 2020 | QUEENSLAND | NEW SOUTH WALES | 2-1 |
| 2019 | NEW SOUTH WALES | QUEENSLAND | 2-1 |
| 2018 | NEW SOUTH WALES | QUEENSLAND | 2-1 |
| 2017 | QUEENSLAND | NEW SOUTH WALES | 2-1 |
| 2016 | QUEENSLAND | NEW SOUTH WALES | 2-1 |
| 2015 | QUEENSLAND | NEW SOUTH WALES | 2-1 |
| 2014 | NEW SOUTH WALES | QUEENSLAND | 2-1 |
| 2013 | QUEENSLAND | NEW SOUTH WALES | 2-1 |
| 2012 | QUEENSLAND | NEW SOUTH WALES | 2-1 |
| 2011 | QUEENSLAND | NEW SOUTH WALES | 2-1 |
| 2010 | QUEENSLAND | NEW SOUTH WALES | 3-0 |
| 2009 | QUEENSLAND | NEW SOUTH WALES | 2-1 |
| 2008 | QUEENSLAND | NEW SOUTH WALES | 2-1 |
| 2007 | QUEENSLAND | NEW SOUTH WALES | 2-1 |
| 2006 | QUEENSLAND | NEW SOUTH WALES | 2-1 |
| 2005 | NEW SOUTH WALES | QUEENSLAND | 2-1 |
FAQs
How do I bet on State of Origin?
Betting on the State of Origin is simple — punters can choose from popular markets like head‑to‑head odds, line betting, first try‑scorer, anytime try‑scorer, Player of the Match, and series winner options. Most fans start with the basic Origin odds to see which team the market favours, then explore value in player markets or margin betting depending on team news, form, and venue. Ladbrokes offers updated State of Origin betting markets across all three games, making it easy to compare prices and place a wager that suits your strategy. For more detail, you can explore State of Origin betting info.
What are the best State of Origin betting tips?
The best State of Origin betting tips usually focus on venue advantage, recent form, injury updates, and how each team’s spine performs under pressure. Suncorp Stadium historically boosts Queensland’s chances, while the Blues often lift in Melbourne or Sydney. Punters also look closely at tactical match‑ups — kicking games, middle‑third dominance, and bench impact — which can influence try‑scorer odds and margin markets. Staying across late team changes and market movement is crucial, as Origin odds can shift quickly. You can dive deeper into Origin betting tips.
What are the State of Origin odds?
State of Origin odds represent the market’s view of each team’s chances of winning, with shorter prices indicating favourites and longer prices signalling underdogs. Head‑to‑head odds show the expected winner, while line betting applies a points handicap to balance the contest. Try‑scorer odds reflect player form, position, and matchup strengths, and Player of the Match odds highlight the stars most likely to influence the game. Understanding how odds shift — based on injuries, weather, venue, and betting volume — helps punters identify value across all three matches. For a full breakdown, check out Origin odds explained.
What is the most popular State of Origin betting market?
The most popular State of Origin betting market is the head‑to‑head, where punters simply back Queensland or New South Wales to win. Margin betting, anytime try‑scorer markets, and Player of the Match odds also attract strong interest, especially in tight series or live deciders. These markets offer more value and allow punters to lean into tactical predictions, form trends, and individual player match‑ups. Explore more via popular Origin markets.
How does home‑ground advantage affect State of Origin odds?
Home‑ground advantage plays a major role in State of Origin odds, particularly at Suncorp Stadium where Queensland historically dominate. Bookmakers often shorten Maroons prices for Brisbane fixtures, while NSW receive a similar boost when playing in Sydney. Neutral venues like the MCG can create more balanced markets, with odds shaped more heavily by form and squad strength. Learn more through Origin home‑ground analysis.
Who Won the 2026 State of Origin Series?
The New South Wales Blues won the 2026 State of Origin Series, defeating Queensland 2–1 after a famous decider victory at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday, 8 July. The Blues’ 22–16 boilover in Brisbane snapped a two‑decade decider drought at the venue and sealed one of the most significant away wins in modern Origin history.
Who won the 2026 Wally Lewis Medal for Player of the State of Origin Series?
Nathan Cleary won the 2026 Wally Lewis Medal as the Player of the State of Origin Series, capping off a dominant three‑game campaign and sealing the honour with a match‑winning performance in the Suncorp Stadium decider. Cleary’s kicking game, composure under pressure and control of key moments across all three matches made him the clear standout, delivering NSW their first Origin series win since 2021 and their first decider victory in Brisbane since 2005.
What was the 2026 State of Origin Series score?
The 2026 State of Origin Series finished 2–1 to the New South Wales Blues, who claimed the shield after winning the Game 3 decider 22–16 at Suncorp Stadium. NSW won Game 1, Queensland hit back in Game 2, and the Blues sealed the series with their historic boilover in Brisbane.
Who was the highest 2026 State of Origin Series try scorer?
Selwyn Cobbo from the Queensland Maroons finished as the top try scorer of the 2026 State of Origin Series, crossing 4 times across the three‑game campaign and proving Queensland’s most consistent strike weapon. Cobbo’s Game 2 double and his first‑half try in the Suncorp decider sealed his spot as the series’ leading finisher.
Who was the highest 2026 State of Origin Series points scorer?
Nathan Cleary from the New South Wales Blues finished as the highest points scorer of the 2026 State of Origin Series, topping the charts with 36 points through his trademark accuracy off the tee and his influence across all three matches. Cleary’s combination of conversions, penalty goals and his decisive Game 3 try ensured he led the series in total points, complementing his dominant all‑round performance that also earned him the Wally Lewis Medal.
When is the 2027 State of Origin?
The 2027 State of Origin Series is expected to follow the traditional mid‑season schedule, with three Wednesday night matches across late May, June and early July. The NRL typically locks in exact dates and venues later in the year, but fans can expect:
Game I: Late May 2027
Game II: Mid‑June 2027
Game III: Early July 2027