| 2005 State of Origin series | |
|---|---|
| Won by |  New South Wales (12th title) |
| Series margin | 2-1 |
| Points scored | 140 |
| Attendance | 187,309 (ave. 62,436 per match) |
| Player of the series | Anthony Minichiello |
| Top points scorer(s) |  Cameron Smith (18) |
| Top try scorer(s) | Matt Bowen Matt King (3) |
The 2005 State of Origin series saw the 24th time that the annual three-game series between the Queensland and New South Wales representative rugby league football teams was contested entirely under 'state of origin' selection rules. The three matches drew a total attendance of 187,309 and New South Wales won the series 2-1, their third consecutive series victory, and their last until 2014.
The Wally Lewis Medal for Player of the Series was awarded to New South Wales' fullback, Anthony Minichiello.[1] The Ron McAuliffe Medal for Queensland player of the series was awarded to Cameron Smith. The Brad Fittler Medal for New South Wales player of the series was awarded to Matt King.
- ^ Annual Report 2005 Archived July 5, 2009, at the Wayback Machine - Australian Rugby League