State of Origin ultimate guide: Everything you need to know about the 2021 series The game’s showpiece event, State of Origin, returns to mid-season and it’s set to be a mighty contest between Queensland and New South Wales. Origin I - Gerard Sutton (referee), Todd Smith and Phil Henderson (touch judges), Ashley Klein (Bunker official) Origin I - Gerard Sutton (referee), Todd Smith and Phil Henderson (touch judges), Ashley Klein (Bunker official)