19 Jun 2025

State of Origin game II: Queensland beat New South Wales 26-24

12:09 am on 19 June 2025
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow of the Maroons celebrates after scoring a try during the State of Origin game two match between the Queensland Maroons and the NSW Blues at Optus Stadium in Perth, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts/Photosport)

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow of the Maroons celebrates after scoring a try during the State of Origin game two match between the Queensland Maroons and the NSW Blues. Photo: AAP / Photosport

Queensland have held on to beat New South Wales in the second State of Origin clash at Optus Stadium in Perth.

The Maroons led 26-6 at halftime, and while they were unable to score in the second half and NSW surged back into the match, Queensland won the game 26-24.

The 2025 State of Origin series is now tied 1-1.

See how the game unfolded with the live blog:

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