It will be a Blue Monday for Queensland after NSW threatened a new order by claiming only their second State of Origin series victory in 13 years with an 18‑14 game two win in Sydney last night.
Four long years after the Blues sealed their last series win, NSW overcame the second half sin‑binning of centre James Roberts to toast success again in front of 82,223 fans.
Queensland threatened to break NSW hearts yet again when returning hero Billy Slater celebrated his landmark 30th Origin by helping the visitors race to a 10‑0 lead after just 20 minutes.
However, the Blues rallied to ensure Brad Fittler became just the sixth NSW coach to claim the Origin title in his first series.
NSW backed up their 22‑12 game one win with victory in the first Sunday night Origin game in 17 years.
NSW held a 12‑10 halftime lead after the early Queensland onslaught when wingers Valentine Holmes and Dane Gagai crossed inside the first 20 minutes.
Meanwhile the Blues will face the Maroons in game 3 of the State of Origin in Brisbane on 11th July.
[Source:TVNZ]
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