Queensland has thumped NSW 32-6 to retain State of Origin bragging rights and seal a 2-0 series win in Brisbane.
The Blues lost centre Tom Trbojevic to injury in the third minute but had ample opportunity to build an early lead in front of 52,433 fans at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday.
But the Maroons’ defence held strong until their clinical offence hit top gear, coach Billy Slater’s men eyeing the first Origin clean sweep since 2010 in Sydney’s dead rubber.
The Blues enjoyed 64 per cent of territory but paid the price for a lack of polish as the Maroons ran in six tries to one.
