queensland state of origin

The Queensland rugby league team have represented the Australian state of Queensland in rugby league football since the sport's establishment in 1908. Also known as the "Maroons" in reference to the colour of their jersey, since 1982 they have played almost exclusively in Australia's annual three-match State of Origin series against neighbouring state and arch-rivals New South Wales. Both teams are purely representative, with players in modern times primarily chosen from clubs in the National Rugby League. There has been one player chosen from Europe's Super League - Allan Langer for Game III 2001. The Maroons are the current State of Origin champions, having won five Origin series in succession including a 3-0 whitewash in 2010. The Maroons have continued their recent success with a 16-12 win over New South Wales in Game I of the 2011 series.