LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In a State of Origin decider that will go down in the annals of Rugby League history, New South Wales emerged victorious over Queensland in a match that can only be described as an absolute classic.
The Blues defied the odds to clinch the shield with a stunning 14-4 win at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
The game was a physical battle from start to finish, with both teams showing up to play their hearts out.
Despite the low scoreline, the intensity on the field was palpable as players threw themselves into every tackle and scrum.
Queensland managed to take an early lead with a penalty goal in the first half, but NSW quickly responded with a three-minute blitz that turned the tide in their favor.
Tensions reached a boiling point when Jarome Luai and Daly Cherry-Evans got into a heated exchange, sparking a brawl that saw players from both sides sin binned for their involvement.
But in the end, it was New South Wales who stood tall, securing a historic victory that will be remembered as one of the greatest moments in State of Origin history.
The Blues showed true grit and determination to overcome the odds and claim victory in a match that will be talked about for years to come.