State of Origin 1992 Game 1

The first 'State of Origin 1992' match was played a ferocious pace, with NSW running out eventual winnings - 14-6 over a Queensland team favoured to win this year.

The match held at the football stadium set the scene for a top quality State of Origin Series.

Out wide Paul 'Mary' McGregor was a big hit for the NSW Blues - proving a handful all night.Even after NSW lost Brad Clyde and Laurie Daley to on-field injuries, they were able to kick on and win the fierce Rugby League State of Origin Battle.

For the Queensland 1992 Origin team; halfback Allan Langer was an inspiration, Gavin Allen worked tirelessly and Mark Coyne proved useful when substituted on for the Maroons.

State of Origin 1992 Teams Were:
May 6th, 1992 - Sydney Football Stadium

NSW 1992 Origin Side (Game 1)
Andrew Ettingshausen
Rod Wishart
Paul McGregor
Brad Fittler
Graeme Mackay
Laurie Daley (captain)
John Simon
Brad Clyde
John Cartwright
Paul Sironen
Paul Harragon
Ben Elias
Glen Lazarus
Bench / Interchange:
Craig Salvatori
Brad Mackay
David Gillespie
Robbie McCormack

Coach: Phil Gould

Queensland 1992 Origin Side (Game 1)
Dale Shearer
Michael Hancock
Peter Jackson
Mal Meninga
Willie Carne
Kevin Walters
Allan Langer
Gary Larson
Bob Lindner
Trevor Gillmeister
Steve Jackson
Steve Walters
Martin Bella

Bench / Interchange:
Mark Coyne
Steve Renouf
Gavin Allen
Gary Coyne

Coach: Graeme Lowe