In Origin's 36-year history, Queensland have pulled off a clean sweep only four times - in 1988-89, 1995 and 2010.

Eden Park officials have begun moves to take State of Origin offshore for the first time in 32 years.

Gould was scathing in his assessment of the Blues after they lost another State of Origin series, the 10th in 11 years, on Wednesday night at Suncorp Stadium.

Sam Thaiday will sit out Brisbane's next two NRL matches after taking an early guilty plea on a dangerous throw charge in State of Origin II.

A hat-trick by Dane Gagai has helped Queensland claim a 26-16 win over NSW.

Dane Gagai stars as Queensland notch another State of Origin series win.

Here are the full team lists and player profiles for Wednesday night's State of Origin game two.

NSW have been given a cruel reminder of Queensland's dominance after Tuesday's captain's run.

North Queensland prop Matt Scott must step up in Origin II in the injured Nate Myles' absence.

Cameron Smith has taken a swipe at NSW coach Laurie Daley

Despite the vehement protestations of NSW coach Laurie Daley, referees Ben Cummins and Gerard Sutton have been retained for State of Origin II.

Since 2006, Queensland have won 10 of 13 matches at

Source: Johnathan Thurston Official

Kiwi league fans will certainly agree with Queensland coach Kevin Walters' main gripe with State of Origin I - the late kick off.

COMMENT: I want my State of Origin back. I love it. It's the most wonderful time of the year, except when the Kiwis are playing the Kangaroos.

Queensland's search for back-to-back interstate titles began with a tightly fought 6-4 victory.

Recap Queensland's 6-4 victory over New South Wales in State of Origin One.

Reports have emerged that New South Wales game plan notes have been discovered by the Maroons.

As the great rivalry between New South Wales and Queensland resumes tonight for the first clash of 2016, we look back at some great 'State of O' moments.

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga made an appearance at the Blues' final training run before Origin I.

Captain Smith reckons the Blues should be concerned with a Maroons record, last year's 52-6 Origin league demolition of NSW in Brisbane.