New South Wales scored two late tries to beat Queensland 14-4 and win a State of Origin decider in Brisbane for the first time since 2005.
New South Wales scored two late tries to beat Queensland 14-4 and win a fiery State of Origin decider in Brisbane for the first time since 2005. Blues coach Michael Maguire celebrated a series victory in his first season in charge as his side rallied from trailing 4-2 as late as the 61st minute at Lang Park. Bradman Best scored in the corner after a terrific line break from Jarome Luai to end any danger of a first try-less Origin encounter since 1995.
Players - some even wearing suits as non-playing squad members - were involved with television monitors and chairs scattered. Valentine Holmes kicked a pair of penalties to account for all of the Queensland scoring. Player of the Match Dylan Edwards said: 'We had a great bunch of boys that really ripped in tonight. We came to work and do our state proud and our families proud.