State of Origin 2025 Game 2: Qld Maroons beat NSW Blues 26-24
Queensland produced another underdog Origin performance for the ages to withstand a rampaging NSW comeback in the rain
www.theguardian.comHere’s the latest I can share on State of Origin Game 2: Queensland vs New South Wales.
- Game 2 of the 2025 State of Origin series was won by Queensland, 26-24, over New South Wales at Optus Stadium, with Queensland overturning a significant Blues lead at halftime. This result kept the series alive heading into a potential decider in Sydney.[3]
- Queensland captain Munster played a pivotal role in securing the win, including key moments in the final stages of the match. The Blues mounted a late surge but fell just short in the closing minutes.[2][6][3]
- The series had seen dramatic selections and coaching decisions in the lead-up, notably Queensland’s decision to drop captain Daly Cherry-Evans for Game 2, creating considerable discussion surrounding team dynamics and leadership.[4][2]
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed match stats (tries, conversions, penalty counts, player of the match) or provide a brief recap of key turning points from the second half. I can also set up a quick comparison table between Game 1 and Game 2 outcomes for the 2025 series. Please tell me which you prefer.
Citations:
- Queensland 26, NSW 24 result and game narrative.[3]
- Munster’s role and late-game moments.[2]
- Pre-game selections and Cherry-Evans omission context.[4][2]
- Notable late NSW comeback and finish.[6]