Queensland have kept the State of Origin series alive by beating a fast-finishing NSW by two points in a frantic finish at Optus Stadium in Perth.

Queensland have held off a second-half fightback from New South Wales to claim a 26-24 win and force the State of Origin series into a game-three decider. The under-siege Maroons went into the contest as massive outsiders,

Queensland have held off a furious NSW fightback to claim a 26-24 win at Optus Stadium and ensure the State of Origin series goes the distance.