State Of Origin 45 Years

State of Origin: 45 Years by Liam Hauser is an engrossing rugby league history that captures the heat, heartache and high drama of Australia’s greatest annual football rivalry. More than a highlight reel, it’s a game-by-game journey through 45 seasons of State of Origin, tracing how the series has grown into must-watch sport since its launch in 1980.

Hauser, a seasoned league analyst, revisits every match in each series with sharp, blow-by-blow reporting. Expect the pivotal moments that swung results, the controversies that dominated headlines, and the split-second decisions that turned heroes into villains (and back again), without giving away the joy of reliving it yourself.

Perfect for passionate NRL fans, sports book collectors, and anyone who loves Australian sport stories packed with rivalry, tactics and turning points.

Add it to your shelf and dive back into the matches everyone still argues about.