Queensland beats New South Wales 18-10 in Game I of the Women's State of Origin

The Maroons recorded an impressive victory in Game I.  (AAP Image: Brendon Thorne)

Queensland has won the opening game of the two-match Women's State of Origin series over New South Wales 18-10 in a scrappy contest at Western Sydney Stadium.

The Maroons outscored the Blues four tries to two in front of 12,972 supporters, a record for a women's interstate match.