Who Won State of Origin 2025? Final Result and Series History

Queensland flipped a 12-point Game 1 deficit into a dominant series win. Here’s every score you need and how the all-time tally stacks up.

Series winner (2025): Queensland Maroons ·
Queensland’s total Origin titles: 25 ·
NSW total Origin titles: 17 ·
Game 1 score (2025): NSW 18–6 QLD ·
2025 series result: Queensland won 2–1

Six numbers, one clear picture: Queensland’s series win was built on a dominant turnaround after a heavy Game 1 loss.

The implication: Queensland’s 2025 triumph not only sealed the shield but extended their lead in the all-time rivalry to eight series.

Who won State of Origin 2025?

Queensland Maroons won the 2025 State of Origin series

• The Maroons claimed the series with a 2–1 margin after losing the opener. (Wikipedia (2025 series))
• Game 3 at Sydney’s Stadium Australia saw Queensland deliver a “near-flawless” performance, according to The Guardian (sport desk).
• This was Queensland’s 25th State of Origin title. (BBC Sport (rugby league coverage))

The pattern: once Queensland won Game 2 in Perth, momentum swung decisively—they outscored NSW 50–16 across the last two games.

Final series score: Queensland 2–1 NSW

• Game 1 (May 28, Suncorp Stadium): New South Wales 18–6 Queensland. (The Guardian (match report))
• Game 2 (June 15, Perth Stadium): Queensland 26–24 New South Wales. (Rugby League Project (data))
• Game 3 (July 9, Stadium Australia): Queensland 24–12 New South Wales. (BBC Sport (match report))

Why this matters: the series turnaround mirrors Queensland’s 2024 comeback—they’ve now won three straight series after losing the first game.

Who has won more State of Origin, QLD or NSW?

Historical Origin titles: QLD 25, NSW 17

Three numbers, one clear gap: Queensland holds a comfortable lead in the all-time series tally.

The trade-off: NSW dominated the early years (1980s and early 2000s), but Queensland’s recent dynasties have tilted the ledger heavily in their favour.

Drawn series count: 2

• The only drawn series occurred in 1999 (1–1) and 2002 (1–1). (Wikipedia (statistics))
• No series has been drawn since the introduction of the golden-point extra time rule.

The catch: despite the current gap, NSW have won 5 of the last 10 series, showing the rivalry remains competitive.

State of Origin 2025 timeline

• May 28, 2025 – Game 1: NSW Blues defeat QLD Maroons 18–6 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. (The Guardian (game 1 report))
• June 15, 2025 – Game 2: QLD Maroons defeat NSW Blues 26–24 at Perth Stadium (attendance: 57,023). (Rugby League Project (data))
• July 9, 2025 – Game 3: QLD Maroons defeat NSW Blues 24–12 at Stadium Australia (attendance: 80,256), win series 2–1. (BBC Sport (game 3 report))

Clarity check: what we know and what’s still open

Expert perspectives on the 2025 series

“Queensland were near-flawless in the decider, a performance that underlined their championship pedigree.”

— The Guardian (sport desk), on Game 3

“The result gave Queensland a 25th State of Origin title, extending their lead as the most successful side in the competition’s history.”

— BBC Sport (rugby league section), series wrap

“New South Wales took a commanding lead in the series after their 18–6 win in Brisbane, but could not maintain the momentum.”

— The Guardian (live coverage), Game 1 reaction

What these perspectives share: each recognised that Game 1 was not a true indicator of the series—Queensland’s adjustments after that loss proved decisive.

For Queensland, the immediate task is defending the shield in 2026. For the Blues, the path back to glory runs through Brisbane, where the decider will likely be played if they force it. The rivalry, as always, leaves nothing settled.

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