New South Wales has secured a significant victory over Queensland, winning 18-6 in the State of Origin opener held at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. The Blues marked their dominance early in the match, scoring three tries in the first half with standout performances from winger Zac Lomax, who notched two tries, and Brian To’o, who contributed the third.
Despite the Maroons’ efforts to respond, led by Xavier Coates who capitalized on a handling error by Latrell Mitchell for their only try, they failed to maintain the momentum. New South Wales thwarted any hope of a comeback when Lomax set up full-back Dylan Edwards to score a decisive try seven minutes before the end of the game. Lomax expressed pride in the team’s start and resilience during the match.
This victory is noteworthy as it marks the first time since 1998 that New South Wales has claimed consecutive wins at Suncorp Stadium. The Blues’ success propels them forward into the next match, which will take place in Perth on June 18, where Queensland will be looking to keep the series alive before the final match in Sydney on July 9.
Fans can feel a wave of optimism for New South Wales as they look to build on their strong performance, while Queensland will have the opportunity to regroup and come back stronger in future encounters. The rivalry between the two states continues to provide thrilling moments, promising exciting matchups ahead.
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