The 2014 State of Origin series will be the 32nd time the annual best-of-three series between the Queensland and New South Wales rugby league teams have played entirely under 'state of origin' rules (1980 and 1981 were only 1 game series). It will be the second series to be administered by the Australian Rugby League Commission which was created in a major restructure of the sport's administration in Australia.
Originally, New South Wales were to host two home matches this year, however the ARLC Commission announced in November 2012 a new five-year cycle which would see Queensland instead host two home matches this year, as well as in 2017, the Blues to host two home matches in 2016 and the remaining match in 2015 to be hosted at a neutral venue.[1]
Former Canberra, Queensland and Australian captain Mal Meninga will continue on as coach of the Queensland side, which will seek to win the State of Origin series for a ninth consecutive time, having won the past eight editions dating back to 2006. New South Wales will be coached by former Canberra, NSW and Australia captain Laurie Daley for a second consecutive year.
Laurie Daley