As it happened: Blues edge Maroons to claim Origin series

Full-time: NSW have won the 2026 Women's State of Origin series in dramatic fashion at Suncorp Stadium. Teagan Berry produced a try-saving tackle in the final minute to deny Jasmine Peters and secure the Blues a tense 14-10 victory in front of more than 23,000 fans at Suncorp Stadium. Maroons 10 - Blues 14.

70th minute: We are all locked up. Jasmine Peters has somehow grounded the ball in the corner before she was tackled into touch by Teagan Berry. Or are we? The Bunker has taken a close look at this. Peters' toe touched the sideline before she grounded the ball and the try has been disallowed. Maroons 10 - Blues 14

69th minute: The Maroons will have one last chance to strike. Julia Robinson was tackled high, Lauren Brown finds touch and Queensland have 80 seconds to level the scores. Maroons 10 - Blues 14.

67th minute: Emma Manzelmann has darted from dummy half on the last tackle and broken through the Blues defensive line. The utility got to the 10-metre line before she was dragged down and NSW hold on. Less than three minutes to play. Maroons 10 - Blues 14. 

66th minute: This time it's Queensland who produce a crucial defensive play, denying the Blues to stay in the contest. NSW had successive attacking sets of six and came close on multiple plays but the Maroons stepped up to remain within touching distance as the clock ticks down. Maroons 10 - Blues 14. 

60th minute: We're into the final 10 minutes with Queensland breathing a sigh of relief after Teagan Berry spilled the ball in attacking territory. The Maroons trail by four and need a try to keep this series alive. Maroons 10 - Blues 14.

57th minute: We're off to the Bunker with Jesse Southwell producing a spectacular try-saving tackle. Teagan Berry was unable to catch a bomb, with Jasmine Peters picking up the loose ball and a clear run to the try-line. Southwell, however, came across in cover defence to get her body under the ball and drag the winger into touch. That could be a match-defining play for the Blues. Maroons 10 - Blues 14. 

56th minute: Play has paused temporarily after NSW halfback Jesse Southwell fell awkwardly in a tackle. The playmaker has received some treatment for a neck injury but is back on her feet and will play on. Maroons 10 - Blues 14. 

53rd minute: The Maroons have a chance to level the scores but NSW produce try-saving tackles on both edges to maintain their advantage. The second came as Jasmine Peters looked destined to score in the corner, but the Blues cover defence got there in time to take her into touch. Maroons 10 - Blues 14.

47th minute: Queensland's lead was short lived, with NSW hitting straight back. An error by Brianna Clark handed the visitors possession immediately after the Maroons' try and the Blues capitalised. After Abbi Church nearly sliced through down the left, NSW attacked to the right and Jessica Sergis was able to get between two defenders and score in the corner. Jesse Southwell nails the sideline conversion and the lead is four. Maroons 10 - Blues 14.

44th minute: The Maroons have the lead for the first time tonight, Jada Ferguson burrowing over from dummy half. A NSW error handed Queensland a chance to attack, with a penalty generating a fresh set of six. The Maroons could have taken the two but went for the try and the risk paid off. Heavy rain falling now at Suncorp Stadium. Maroons 10 - Blues 8.

39th minute: A mix up at the back handed NSW the first chance to strike in the second half but the Maroons successfully defended their own line before forcing an error. The hosts have now received a penalty and a chance to march down the field. Maroons 6 - Blues 8.

Kick-off: The second half is underway, with Queensland needing to overturn a two-point deficit to keep the Women's Origin series alive. The Blues controlled the opening 25 minutes of the first half but the Maroons found their groove and a Rory Owen try cut the deficit to just two. Maroons 6 - Blues 8.

Half-time: Big moment on the stroke of half-time, with Queensland earning a penalty straight after points. The Blues were on the back foot and defending their own line, but a Jada Ferguson grubber went dead and NSW hold on. The Blues largely dominated the opening 35 minutes but they lead by just two points at the break. Maroons 6 - Blues 8.

30th minute: Three repeat sets were enough for the Maroons to break through, Rory Owen latching on to a Tamika Upton pass to crash over from close range. The Blues were stretched after Sienna Lofipo came close on the previous play and Upton capitalised down the short side. Lauren Brown slots the conversion from out wide and we have a two-point game. Meanwhile Teagan Berry has been injected into the contest on the left wing for the Blues, replacing Jayme Fressard.  Maroons 6 - Blues 8.

27th minute: Queensland have their chance to hit back after Chantay Kiria-Ratu produced a booming bomb that Abbi Church was unable to reel in. The ball swirled in the Brisbane sky before dropping away from the NSW fullback as it came back down to earth. Maroons 0 - Blues 8.

23rd minute: The Blues have their second. The pressure continued to build on the Maroons after Jesse Southwell forced a line dropout. The hosts eventually cracked, Keeley Nizza throwing a dummy and burrowing over from dummy half to extend her side's lead. Maroons 0 - Blues 8

21st minute: NSW have lodged a Captain's Challenge after Olivia Kernick was ruled to have knocked the ball on. The forward juggled the ball as a defender approached but tapped it back before it touched Jessika Elliston. The loose ball was then knocked on by Keilee Joseph. It's a successful challenge and NSW have an attacking scrum 10 metres out from the try line. Maroons 0 - Blues 4.

18th minute: The Blues are under siege but their goal-line defence continues to hold firm. Tamika Upton picked up a loose ball and ran 50 metres to put her side in attacking territory and the Maroons worked their way to the goal line, but an error on the last tackle brought an end to the opportunity. Both coaches have started turning to their benches, with fresh legs coming on to the field after a frenetic start to the game. Maroons 0 - Blues 4.

13th minute: Now it's NSW's turn to aim up defensively after Queensland produced a series of powerful carries to flip the field. An error handed the Maroons an attacking opportunity and Tamika Upton came agonisingly close to scoring but was held just short of the line. Maroons 0 - Blues 4.

9th minute: The Blues have struck first to silence the Suncorp Stadium crowd. It was the second time NSW attacked down the right edge, the first play came unstuck but on this occasion Jess Sergis did enough to draw in Julia Robinson and send Jaime Chapman over for the try. Maroons 0 - Blues 4

3rd minute: NSW have the first opportunity of the contest after an early penalty however the Queensland defence is up to the task. It's an important stop for the Maroons, who force an error and regain possession. Maroons 0 - Blues 0.

Kick-off: Game Two of the Women's State of Origin series is underway as Queensland look to keep the series alive in wet conditions in Brisbane. The Maroons have the advantage of home turf but NSW have never lost at Suncorp Stadium. Fullback Tamika Upton will play a key role for Queensland, while Jessica Sergis shapes as a gamebreaker for the Blues. Maroons 0 - Blues 0. 

Late Mail

Maroons: Two changes for Queensland in Thursday's 60-minute update, with Destiny Brill coming into the starting side at hooker and Jada Ferguson shifting to the interchange. Emma Manzelmann also comes on to the bench, with Shenae Ciesiolka reverting to 18th player. A hamstring injury to Game One debutant Phoenix-Rain Hippi has seen Maroons coach Nathan Cross call in versatile North Queensland back Jasmine Peters on the wing. Destiny Brill, who was 18th player in Newcastle but was brought into the action after Keilee Joseph and Makenzie Weale suffered head knocks, has been elevated into the 17, with Emma Manzelmann moving to the reserves. After being a late withdrawal from Game One, Brianna Clark comes back onto the bench, with Chelsea Lenarduzzi shifting to the reserves. Otesa Pule, who scored Queensland's only try in Newcastle in her debut, will start. Raiders forward Sophie Holyman and Broncos recruit Lillian Yarrow have been called in to train with the squad while Joseph and Weale see out the 11-day stand-down concussion protocols. Destiny Mino-Sinapati dropped out when the squad was cut to 19 on Wednesday.

Blues: Olivia Higgins will start at hooker in the only change for the Blues in their final team update. Keeley Nizza moves to the interchange as a result, with Corban Baxter remaining in the squad as 18th player. Tiana Penitani Gray, who played second row in Game One, has been ruled out with a knee injury. Māori All Stars and Jillaroos forward Rima Butler comes into the 17 for her Origin debut. Kezie Apps moves from the bench to the starting side in the second-row position. Dragons forward Hannah Southwell was the new face in the squad of 20 but she made way when the squad was trimmed 24 hours before kick-off.

Numbers Game

• The Maroons’ last four tries have been scored by forwards.
• The Blues have won both Women’s Origin games played at Suncorp Stadium (2024 and 2025).
• The Maroons have been outscored 16 tries to seven in their last four games.
  Blues centre Jess Sergis has scored three tries in her last four Origin games.
• Maroons halfback Lauren Brown has a 90 percent goalkicking record in State of Origin (18 from 20).