2016 State of Origin series
The 2016 State of Origin series was the 35th time the annual best-of-three series between the Queensland and New South Wales rugby league teams to be played entirely under 'state of origin' rules (1980 and 1981 were only one game series).
| 2016 State of Origin series | |
|---|---|
| Won by | Queensland (20th title) |
| Series margin | 2-1 |
| Attendance | 193,811 (ave. 64,604 per match) |
| Player of the series | Cameron Smith |
| Top points scorer(s) | Dane Gagai (16) |
| Top try scorer(s) | Dane Gagai (4) |
The Maroons were the defending champions, but had a new coach in Kevin Walters, following the appointment of Mal Meninga to the position of Australian head coach.
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