State of Origin 2026 Game 2: NSW Blues v Queensland Maroons – live (opens in new tab)

Updates from the game at the MCG in MelbourneKick-off time is 8.05pm AEST | Email JonathanThe G has welcomed Origin footy six times before, with NSW winning on five occasions. Victory tonight would give the Blues the shield and set them up for a crack at a first series sweep since 2000.These sides first met in Melbourne in 1990, and most recently in 2024. On that occasion Mitch Moses guided the Blues to a 34-0 half-time lead on his way to the player of the match award.