explain state of origin rugby league
Players are selected to represent the Australian state in which they played their first senior rugby league game, hence the name 'state of origin'. Prior to 1980 players were only selected for interstate matches on the basis of where they were playing their club football at the time.he Women's State of Origin is the Women's rugby league version of the game and has been running since 1999 and they play for the Nellie Doherty Cup.