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 kept the State of Origin series alive with a 26-24 win over New South Wales in game two in Perth. With new halfback Tom Dearden and new skipper Cameron Munster calling the shots, Queensland shot out to a 26-6 half time lead.

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,