Queensland stuns New South Wales, wins State of Origin

Queensland defeated New South Wales 24-12 in the State of Origin Game 3, securing the series victory against the odds. The Maroons' dominant performance stunned the Blues in Sydney. Queensland's victory was fueled by a near-flawless first half, scoring three tries and leading 20-0. Tom Dearden's man-of-the-match performance and Cameron Munster's inspiration led the Maroons to triumph. The win marks Queensland's third series victory in four years under coach Billy Slater, defying expectations after a Game 1 loss. The Blues struggled, and a capacity crowd witnessed the Maroons' stunning display.