New South Wales (NSW) have pulled off a stunning victory in the 2026 State of Origin decider, defeating a disjointed Queensland side at Suncorp Stadium.Led by halfback Nathan Cleary, the Blues overcame a vocal Maroons-supporting crowd and their own underdog status to secure a 30-12 win.

Cleary's two tries in the first half silenced the sell-out crowd of 52,452, while Queensland's Sam Walker struggled with confidence and accuracy, missing all three try conversions.The Maroons faced internal turmoil after a violent collision between James Tedesco and Briton Nikora, leading to a second-half reshuffle.

The Blues' late tries from Bradman Best and a penalty goal from Cleary sealed the result, marking NSW's fourth Suncorp decider win and their first consecutive victories at the venue.

This win provides a major confidence boost for coach Laurie Daley, who faced criticism after a poor Game 1 performance and Queensland's dominant Game 2 win.