As it happened: Blues secure first series with dominant win

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Post-match: Olivia Kernick claimed player of the match honours for her performance which included two tries, 236 rum metres and 35 tackles in a dominant showing in the middle. 

Injury update: Both sides may have some ongoing injury issues to contend with, with Tamika Upton a major concern for the Maroons, unable to finish the game with an upper leg injury. The Blues also had Jess Sergis (neck) and Jaime Chapman (cramps)  unable to finish the match. 

Fulltime: The Blues have claimed an Origin series win for the first time in their history with a relentless performance in the wet against Queensland. While the Maroons were in the game early, scoring the opening try, the momentum started to turn halfway through the first half and the home side went on with it to score a 26-6 win. 

The Maroons missed 47 tackles to 10 to the Blues in a hugely telling stat, with NSW also making five line breaks to Queensland's none.

62nd min: After forcing a line-drop out, the Blues use the advantage and are over again with Kernick getting a double to put a dagger through the heart of the Maroons who were desperately trying to hold on and turn the momentum around. Southwell converts and it's 26-6. 

Injury update: Chapman came from the field in the 55th minute with severe cramps in a game that is proving to be one of the toughest. 

Some great kick pressure all game from the Blues, forcing multiple line drop outs to pin Queensland in their own half, with the forwards continuing on from the opening match with some powerful runs. 

59th min: Blues interchange Jocelyn Kelleher is put on report for pressure on the legs of the kicker when Lauren Brown lofts up a kick. 

Injury update: Big blows for both sides to start the second half - Jess Sergis did not come back for the second half with a neck injury sustained in a tackle. Upton succumbs to her leg injury, with Tarryn Aiken moving to fullback. 

45th min: Jaime Chapman gets in on the try-scoring act and slides her way over with a stepping run to the line. Prior to the try, Queensland had done a good job of keep the Blues strike weapon out of the action, but she bobs up when the opportunity presents itself. Southwell can't convert and it's 20-6 to the Blues.

In a major concern for Queensland, Upton clutches at her left glute as she attempts to take down the Blues winger. 

39th min: Jayme Fressard pushes the Blues out further in front going over on the far left corner, just keeping her feet in before touching the ball down to score. The try came after NSW got themselves a repeat set from a kick from Southwell kick. She can't convert however and the score remains 16-6. 

The Blues have been applying the pressure since the second half started, producing a charge down to frustrate Queensland.

Halftime: The Blues head into the sheds with a 12-6 after two great individual runs for tries from Taufa and Kernick. At the break, the stats show the Blues with a slight possession advantage with 51% of the ball, but only completing 12/20 to Queensland's 13/18. NSW have also made eight errors to Queensland's five, but still find themselves in front in a tense match. 

Bit of feeling before halftime with Queensland penalised for an incorrect play the ball, with Kennedy Cherrington overexuberant in celebrating and pushing Chelsea Lenarduzzi who does not take kindly to that. Referee Belinda Sharpe speaks to both captains and it's play on.

30th min: Kernick puts the home side in front with another individual strong run the difference. Stepping out of tackles from Queensland defenders, the Roosters star runs straight down the middle to score. Southwell converts from right in front for a 12-6 lead as halftime looms. 

17th min: The Blues are in for their first try, with Simaima Taufa proving too hard to stop close to the line. NSW earn the try after pinning Queensland down on their own line in a huge defensive set, giving them a great starting point to attack. Jesse Southwell converts and it's 6-6.

The weather is making ball security hard for for both sides, but it's still tense and exciting football being played. 

6th min: Queensland get the first try in messy fashion with Tamika Upton's desperation getting her side on the board first after the Bunker rules that NSW knock the ball on in trying to scoop up a Lauren Brown kick in the in-goal, with Olivia Kernick unable to take control of the ball. Brown converts and Queensland lead 6-0. 

Kick-off: The Welcome to Country has been performed and the national anthem has been sung, now it's time for the action. Queensland have their backs against the wall as they look to force a decider, while the Blues are out to create history and claim their first Origin series win.

Ground report: The rain has arrived at Allianz Stadium, giving flashbacks to Game Two last year in Newcastle which was played in sodden conditions.

Some stars of the future are on show before the main event this evening with RISE teams from Central Coast and Hunter facing off in a curtain raiser match.

If you need a recap of what went down in Game One - As it Happened has all the details: 

Late Mail

Blues: No late changes for the Blues who have retained the same starting 17 that got the job done against Queensland in the series opener at Suncorp Stadium. Shaylee Bent remains in the squad as the 18th player.

Maroons: No changes from the named side for the Maroons, with Chelsea Lendarduzzi drafted into the 17 for Game Two earlier in the week. Winger Jasmine Peters failed to finish Game One with a head knock, but the timing of the matches means she will be free to play after clearing the concussion protocols. Hayley Maddick is the 18th player.